What is the current state of the nation around mobile travel and travel-based applications? Is it apps versus browsers, or something deeper than that?... Read More

Hilton's loyalty program is enabling members to donate points to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Japan relief.... Read More

Online travel giant Expedia is trying to catch up fast with rivals such as Ebookers in Europe, launching the first mobile version of its website last week.... Read More

Orbitz for Business clients can now book Amtrak service in the U.S. through a partnership with rail distributor SilverRail.... Read More

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based local deals and tips service CityCiao.... Read More

Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending March 12 2011.... Read More

Asked to comment on the new Kayak-Travelocity relationship, Orbitz Worldwide says it is pursuing legal remedies against Kayak for allegedly impinging on its exclusivity rights.... Read More

InterContinental is continuing its modestly pioneering use of the Apple iPad with an enhanced version of its concierge application to allow consultations with staff before a trip.... Read More

If the future of travel search is something like Hopper, and if Google has something like this in mind for its ITA Software acquisition, then opponents of the deal may have more to worry about than they realize.... Read More

Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending March 12 2011:... Read More

Some interesting datapoints here which point to the growing demand by business travellers for enhanced mobile services before and during a trip.... Read More

Jetsetter struck its first white label deal and will provide its flash-sale and retail hotel and vacation deals to ASmallWorld.... Read More

Sizeable and interesting upgrade to Expedia's presence on Facebook today with the simultaneous launch in the US and UK of a new Trip Companion service.... Read More

HomeAway has today filed a registration statement in the US for a $230 million initial public offering.... Read More

In a major twist, Kayak began taking direct hotel bookings on its own website through a white-label partnership with the Travelocity Partner Network.... Read More