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Tnooz Nuggets - Thurs 14 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 14, 2011
AwardWallet reaches the nine zeros, Multicom gives agents a little extra with FaBrixV6, My Vacation HD pushes blog sharing on new app, Ola for Hotel Systems Pro.... Read More
If you can rent Liechtenstein for $70K per night how much is France?
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If you can rent Liechtenstein for $70K per night how much is France?
By Dennis Schaal | April 14, 2011
You can rent almost any kind of accommodation on Airbnb, including about 500 bedrooms and bathrooms, housing 450 to 500 people, in Liechtenstein -- if there is availability, of course.... Read More
Kayak looks to go ad-free in mobile apps
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Kayak looks to go ad-free in mobile apps
By Dennis Schaal | April 14, 2011
Kayak says it intends to eliminate advertising within its mobile products because the user experience with these ads is poor.... Read More
Fifteen of the best social media campaigns in travel... so far
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Fifteen of the best social media campaigns in travel... so far
By Viewpoints | April 14, 2011
Following our Social Media Campaigns: Hall of Fame from 2010, Tnooz asked us to research some of the best travel-specific social media campaigns.... Read More
WindowSeat offers a grandstand view of the world
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WindowSeat offers a grandstand view of the world
By Kevin May | April 14, 2011
A new mobile application wants air passengers to discard those uninspiring map views on aircraft in-flight entertainment systems in return for a full flight tour guide system.... Read More
When pilfered hotel towels become tracking devices
By Dennis Schaal | April 14, 2011
If you are in the habit of checking out of your room with a hotel towel or two stealthily tucked into your luggage, you may have to, well, throw in the towel.... Read More
Three things travel businesses should make sure they are doing today
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Three things travel businesses should make sure they are doing today
By Viewpoints | April 14, 2011
Recent figures from IMRG demonstrated that the online travel industry has had a flying start to 2011, with a 31% rise in consumer spend compared to the beginning of 2010.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Green Path Transfers
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TLabs Showcase - Green Path Transfers
By Kevin May | April 14, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based green travel-focused ground transport service Green Path Transfers.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Weds 13 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 13, 2011
Crowne Plaza Chicago takes flight with Flyte, Rough Guides targets global city gems with new apps, TravelTripper throws in booking and social options, AirCell predicts fly wifi levels.... Read More
Kayak partners with StudentUniverse.com for private student fares
By Dennis Schaal | April 13, 2011
Kayak is getting all collegiate and partnered with StudentUniverse.com.... Read More
TripAdvisor adds augmented reality to mobile and iPad apps
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TripAdvisor adds augmented reality to mobile and iPad apps
By Kevin May | April 13, 2011
TripAdvisor has become probably the most high profile travel company to dip its toes into the still somewhat experimental waters of augmented reality.... Read More
Is Jetsetter iPad app truly visionary?
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Is Jetsetter iPad app truly visionary?
By Dennis Schaal | April 13, 2011
Is Jetsetter's new iPad app, which debuted this week, truly visionary? Well, it might be if you appreciate the way it handles 360-degree panoramic imagery of hotels.... Read More
Travelzoo Asia Pacific launches Local Deals in Australia
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Travelzoo Asia Pacific launches Local Deals in Australia
By Dennis Schaal | April 13, 2011
Travelzoo Asia Pacific is expanding the Travelzoo Local Deals business by introducing it into Australia.... Read More
Understanding the characteristics of a new generation of travel consumers
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Understanding the characteristics of a new generation of travel consumers
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | April 13, 2011
Millenials coming into the travel marketplace are displaying vastly different characteristics from the Gen-Y and Gen-X players before them.... Read More
What is all the fuss? Sabre has hundreds of direct connections
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What is all the fuss? Sabre has hundreds of direct connections
By Dennis Schaal | April 13, 2011
With the latest direct-connect chess moves as a backdrop, Sabre is telling customers that it already has a "direct connections" with American Airlines "and hundreds of other airlines globally."... Read More
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