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PGA National Resort fees allegedly out of bounds
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PGA National Resort fees allegedly out of bounds
By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011
Some golfers and guests apparently feel that the PGA National Resort should take a mulligan and compensate them for alleged inadequate disclosure of mandatory resort fees.... Read More
You do not have to be mad to run one of these travel startups, but it helps
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You do not have to be mad to run one of these travel startups, but it helps
By Alex Bainbridge | May 16, 2011
So, you have been to a conference, spotted a supposed gap in the travel industry and now you want to create a startup to fill that gap. Great, happy days!... Read More
TripAdvisor review system added to rental site, includes guest verification
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TripAdvisor review system added to rental site, includes guest verification
By Kevin May | May 16, 2011
TripAdvisor-owned Holiday Lettings has included user reviews on the site from today, but with an important twist: homeowners can verify the guest stayed at the property.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Beach.com
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TLabs Showcase - Beach.com
By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based global travel services platform Beach.com.... Read More
Tours and activities GDS Unaira ends operations
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Tours and activities GDS Unaira ends operations
By Kevin May | May 16, 2011
Despite the growing profile of web-based systems to push tours and activities, destination GDS Unaira has decided to close its doors.... Read More
Hotel pricing - Middle East - May to July 2011
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Hotel pricing - Middle East - May to July 2011
By PhocusWire | May 15, 2011
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in the Middle East.... Read More
Best of Tnooz This Week - Battles, cuts, legals, oldies and power
By PhocusWire | May 15, 2011
What were the best articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More
Top travel websites in India - May 7 2011
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Top travel websites in India - May 7 2011
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2011
Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending May 7 2011.... Read More
Half of teenagers have never heard of location check-ins
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Half of teenagers have never heard of location check-ins
By Kevin May | May 14, 2011
Sobering news for those pinning their hopes on the next generation embracing check-in based travel services after a study found 48% of 11 to 18 year olds are unaware of such tools.... Read More
Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler: Ten tips for building a brand
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Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler: Ten tips for building a brand
By Viewpoints | May 14, 2011
Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen started Lonely Planet in 1972 and grew it to be the largest guidebook seller in the world and one of the most recognized brands in travel.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Fri 13 May 2011
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2011
In today's edition: South East Asian joy for Hotels.com, TRX sees income and revenue fall, tech boost at the Alofts, groups and profiles for AirAsia, on-track for Off Track Planet.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - May 7 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - May 7 2011
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending May 7 2011.... Read More
Orbitz to move some searches from ITA Software to Travelport
By Dennis Schaal | May 13, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide revealed several months ago that it renewed its contract with ITA Software for airfare searches, but what wasn't known until today is that OWW's U.S. sites will begin migrating a percentage of bookings to Travelport's rival e-Pricing solution before the end of 2011.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - May 7 2011
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Top travel websites in Brazil - May 7 2011
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending May 7 2011.... Read More
Travelport Q1 2011 results - bitesize summary
By Kevin May | May 13, 2011
Travelport released its first quarter 2011 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
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