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Tweet for a seat on the maiden A380 flight on Lufthansa
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Tweet for a seat on the maiden A380 flight on Lufthansa
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
Nice idea from German airline Lufthansa as it looks to build some buzz ahead of the first flight of its Airbus A380 later this month from Frankfurt to New York City.... Read More
Orbitz: Kayak and American Airlines fights hurt financial results
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide's separate disputes with Kayak and American Airlines impacted the bottom line in the fourth quarter of 2010.... Read More
KLM targets over-50s with online music game
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KLM targets over-50s with online music game
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
KLM is trying a new way of attracting older passengers to check its flight schedules and trip planning service by creating an online music quiz.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 16, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
American Airlines drops agent fare surcharge over Travelport row
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American Airlines drops agent fare surcharge over Travelport row
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
Another twist in the American Airlines-Travelport saga with news that the airline has axed the controversial fare surcharge it was imposing on agents.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
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TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based vacation rental search engine Rentmix.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in France - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
Hotel group sees strong results as mobile strategy kicks in
By Kevin May | February 15, 2011
Probably not as often as with social media, but return-on-investment is perhaps one of the main issues that comes up when discussions turn to investment in mobile.... Read More
Expedia hotel margins increased as hotels struggled in 2009
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2011
It's common wisdom that hotels increase the margins they give to online travel agencies during tough economic times when lodging companies need to find ways to get more heads into beds.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending February 12 2011:... Read More
An entrepreneurial model for travel writers working in an evolving media
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An entrepreneurial model for travel writers working in an evolving media
By Viewpoints | February 15, 2011
I was asked by a Tnooz reader and editor to respond to the post Why do travel advertisers continue to avoid bloggers? by travel blogger Gary Arndt.... Read More
Expedia decides to make hotel flash sales permanent feature
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Expedia decides to make hotel flash sales permanent feature
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2011
Hotel flash sales at Expedia are no flash in the pan.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in the US - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
Why Facebook is the new hotel search engine
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Why Facebook is the new hotel search engine
By Patrick Landman | February 15, 2011
Everyone is focused on the integration of prices by Google in maps and universal search results, and on how this affect will the hotel and travel distribution landscape.... Read More
Adioso begins Booking.com love affair with Valentine travel site
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Adioso begins Booking.com love affair with Valentine travel site
By Kevin May | February 15, 2011
On the one hand it's just another hotel partnership with a travel search engine, so good to see some creativity being used to showcase what might be around the corner.... Read More
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