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Top travel websites in the UK - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in the UK - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
Ryanair throws cheap mobile roaming deal at passengers
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Ryanair throws cheap mobile roaming deal at passengers
By Kevin May | February 14, 2011
With 78 million passengers a year, Ryanair is looking to change the use of mobiles overseas on a grand scale following a deal signed with SIM provider Maxroam.... Read More
US government delivers transparent warning to GDSs and online travel agencies
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US government delivers transparent warning to GDSs and online travel agencies
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation wrote a "display bias" letter to major global distribution systems and online travel agencies, warning them "not to engage in undisclosed display bias."... Read More
iBahn secures $20M loan to fund spread of hotel room technology
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iBahn secures $20M loan to fund spread of hotel room technology
By Kevin May | February 14, 2011
Hotel and conference tech provider iBahn hopes to aggressively expand its IPTV business around the world courtesy of a $20 million line of credit from JP Morgan Chase.... Read More
RIM beats Apple with Blackberry Travel app and partner program
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RIM beats Apple with Blackberry Travel app and partner program
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2011
In the smartphone manufacturer travel sweepstakes, Research in Motion is first to market, beating Apple's much-anticipated iTravel, in launching the Blackberry Travel app, which comes with an API and travel industry partner program.... Read More
Full content vs full capability - the wrinkle in airline distribution
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Full content vs full capability - the wrinkle in airline distribution
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 14, 2011
Much has been written about "full content" being the way that GDSs control their relationships with the airlines.... Read More
Is it responsible to distribute responsible tourism products?
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Is it responsible to distribute responsible tourism products?
By Alex Bainbridge | February 14, 2011
It is Responsible Tourism Week - the organisers define it as an "unconference" mashup, exploring issues around responsible tourism and Web 2.0.... Read More
Technology from a Vegas hotel room that thankfully did not stay in Vegas
By Kevin May | February 14, 2011
Probably the best (legal) footage in years to come out of a Las Vegas hotel room, courtesy of a long night with a new Phantom Flex high speed digital camera.... Read More
EasyJet slaps on nano technology paint to make aircraft more efficient
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EasyJet slaps on nano technology paint to make aircraft more efficient
By Kevin May | February 14, 2011
EasyJet is claiming a global first today with news that it is trialling a nano technology-based aircraft coating normally used by the US military.... Read More
Priceline unveils new ad campaign with Shatner and Kareem
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2011
Priceline's creative team must believe in continuity because it is bringing back The Priceline Negotiator-themed ads with new spots for the fifth consecutive year.... Read More
Travelport: Third of Opinions members do not use Travelport
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Travelport: Third of Opinions members do not use Travelport
By Kevin May | February 13, 2011
Travelport was keen last week to mention the number of members using its Opinions networking and review service - but there was a more interesting stat behind the scenes.... Read More
Best of Tnooz This Week - Expanding maps, Hacking travel, Bowling super social
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Best of Tnooz This Week - Expanding maps, Hacking travel, Bowling super social
By PhocusWire | February 13, 2011
What were the best articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - February 5 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - February 5 2011
By PhocusWire | February 11, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending February 5 2011.... Read More
Tnooz THack London - more hacker videos
By Kevin May | February 11, 2011
Some more video from the Tnooz THack London showcase at the Travel Technology Europe this week.... Read More
Tnooz THack London - more hacker videos
By Kevin May | February 11, 2011
Some more video from the Tnooz THack London showcase at the Travel Technology Europe this week.... Read More
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