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The fusion of mobile and the hotel industry
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The fusion of mobile and the hotel industry
By Viewpoints | March 17, 2011
Mobile and the rapid ascendancy of today’s mobile audience has hit critical mass and the hotel sector is clearly one of many set to benefit.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - March 12 2011
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Top travel websites in France - March 12 2011
By PhocusWire | March 17, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending March 12 2011.... Read More
Holland America Line ties print ads to mobile website videos
By Dennis Schaal | March 16, 2011
Holland America Line, with an assist from Microsoft, has figured out a way to have consumers cruise over from reading print advertising to a mobile website with promotional videos and interactive content.... Read More
After Steven Slater social media episode, JetBlue sponsors Catch Me If You Can
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After Steven Slater social media episode, JetBlue sponsors Catch Me If You Can
By Dennis Schaal | March 16, 2011
A little more than half a year after fed-up JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater scurried down an emergency chute, the airline is promoting the new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - March 12 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - March 12 2011
By PhocusWire | March 16, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending March 12 2011.... Read More
Top 20 things every travel agent should do right now, online and offline
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Top 20 things every travel agent should do right now, online and offline
By Viewpoints | March 16, 2011
In recent months, some industry research reports found that more consumers are now inclined to use a good travel agent, reversing a downward trend.... Read More
The agony of travel search and the eyeglass shop paradox
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The agony of travel search and the eyeglass shop paradox
By Daniele Beccari | March 16, 2011
With the proposed acquisition of ITA Software by Google, Kayak's apparent serial successes, Hipmunk buzz, Everbread expectations, and many more, it looks like the search problem is still looking for the best answer.... Read More
Two out of five UK travel websites fail to capture search traffic
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Two out of five UK travel websites fail to capture search traffic
By Kevin May | March 16, 2011
Interesting and initially unbelievable study by Clickscene, to determine the amount of traffic travel sites get from search engines, has found 39% get a depressing zero.... Read More
Part Two of Two: Busting myths around mobile travel and other lies
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Part Two of Two: Busting myths around mobile travel and other lies
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | March 16, 2011
In Part One we examined what I call the Four Lies of Mobile. But now it's time to focus on the apps vs browser battle.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - March 12 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - March 12 2011
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending March 12 2011.... Read More
Expedia outage went global, included Hotels.com as Japan quake shook
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Expedia outage went global, included Hotels.com as Japan quake shook
By Kevin May | March 15, 2011
On any other day, a major website failure for one of the world's biggest online travel brands such as Expedia would've made quite a few headlines.... Read More
Datalex gets Air China contract for reservations and ancillary services
By Dennis Schaal | March 15, 2011
Datalex won an Air China contract to power the airline's online and call center channels for domestic and international shopping and reservations.... Read More
RIP Sidestep
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RIP Sidestep
By Kevin May | March 15, 2011
In amongst the revelry on St Patrick's Day this Thursday there will be a few pausing on their pints of Guinness to have a moment of silence to mourn the passing of Sidestep.... Read More
Bing makes the switch to Kayak for flights
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Bing makes the switch to Kayak for flights
By Dennis Schaal | March 15, 2011
Bing and Kayak implemented their partnership late last week and Kayak now powers Bing Travel's flights.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US - March 12 2011
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Top travel websites in the US - March 12 2011
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending March 12 2011.... Read More
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