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Wanderfly gets more social with Wanderlists and Facebook integration

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Wanderfly, the travel inspiration startup, redesigned its website for speed and introduced some additional social features.... Read More

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One in five hotel searches come from mobile devices

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

Google says it is already seeing 19% of all hotel queries in search being conducted on mobile devices, supporting the idea that mobile is now more important than ever in travel marketing.... Read More

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One small step for Expedia and AARP -- hotel Walk Scores

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

If you've ever arrived at your hotel and found that the only way to get to a restaurant or pharmacy is to drive there or hop in a taxi, then help has just arrived by foot.... Read More

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9Flats apartment rental platform brings total funding to $10M

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

More financial validation of the apartment rental sector with news that Germany-based 9Flats has secured a round of funding led by US venture capital firm Redpoint Ventures.... Read More

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Starwood Hotels offers Starpoints and free stays for foursquare check-ins

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Starwood Hotels brands -- and their guests -- are now cashing in on location-based, mobile check-ins.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Brazil - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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TravelRepublic expands into Spain

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

First major expansion for UK-based online travel agency TravelRepublic with the launch this week of its first overseas site targeting travellers in Spain.... Read More

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Viator tours go mobile with differentiated iPhone and iPad apps

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Viator introduced versions 1.0 of its iPhone and iPad apps, and also did a lot of work behind-the-scenes making changes that users of the iPhone app, in particular, can take advantage of.... Read More

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Expedia steps up Chinese push with eLong investment

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

Expedia has increased its stake its Chinese online travel agency eLong to 56% and revealed a partnership with Chinese web and mobile tech firm Tencent Holdings.... Read More

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Top travel websites in the UK - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2011

Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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Google Earth gets Travel Game from ex-Orbitz CEO

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

Jeff Katz, the founding CEO of Orbitz and current top guy at Nextag, unveiled a social travel game which uses Google Earth as a gameboard.... Read More

Tnooz Nuggets - Mon 16 May 2011

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2011

In today's edition: BCD brings forth Travix, TripAdvisor extends Excellence scheme, 101Holidays unveils 101FamilyHolidays, CarRentals apps into Facebook.... Read More

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Bing socializes travel search results with likes and friends nearby

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

You're going to see some familiar faces in your Bing search results for flights, hotels and destinations.... Read More

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Travelzoo onto something as Local Deals service soars in Europe

By Kevin May | May 16, 2011

Trebles all round at Travelzoo after figures released today illustrated the decision to get into the Local Deals wave in the middle of 2010 is paying off.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Canada - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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