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Google-ITA Software deal: Analyst says decision by January 25
By Dennis Schaal | January 14, 2011
Estimating timelines for Department of Justice antitrust review decisions can be tricky, but a financial analyst says a ruling on Google's proposed $700 million acquisition of ITA Software should be made by Jan. 25.... Read More
Does the Groupon model lead tourism businesses racing to the bottom?
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Does the Groupon model lead tourism businesses racing to the bottom?
By Stephen Joyce | January 14, 2011
Is Groupon, and other group discount sites, changing the way people shop for the better or doing it at the expense of small business?... Read More
CarTrawler targets untapped territory of off-airport car services
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CarTrawler targets untapped territory of off-airport car services
By Kevin May | January 14, 2011
Ireland-based technology firm CarTrawler is eyeing the next battle ground in the B2B car rental world with a move to expand its white label system to city pick-up points.... Read More
Part Two of Three - Designing a successful mobile strategy for travel
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Part Two of Three - Designing a successful mobile strategy for travel
By Glenn Gruber | January 13, 2011
What are some of the technical considerations you’ll have to address when developing a mobile strategy within a travel company?... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - January 8 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - January 8 2011
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending January 8 2011.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Justice Department preparing court challenge
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2011
The U.S. Justice Department is preparing a court challenge to the Google-ITA Software deal, although a decision on whether to proceed probably won't come until later this month or early February, The Wall Street Journal reports.... Read More
Starwood guests use Apple iPhone 4 video calling to reach customer service
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Starwood guests use Apple iPhone 4 video calling to reach customer service
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2011
FaceTime, the video calling feature on iPhone 4, isn't just a way to view your toddler at home while away on a business trip -- Starwood is now using it as a customer service tool.... Read More
American Airlines furor? Air Canada, Travelport declare world peace
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2011
American Airlines may be at war with the global distribution systems, but Air Canada and Travelport have declared world peace and the advent of Distribution 2.0.... Read More
ITA Software wins part of American Airlines Jetstream res system contract
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2011
American Airlines struck a deal to use ITA Software's Inventory Control solution as part of the passenger service system, Jetstream, that HP is building for the airline.... Read More
Part One of Three - Designing a successful mobile strategy for travel
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Part One of Three - Designing a successful mobile strategy for travel
By Glenn Gruber | January 13, 2011
Mobile is hot. Now that’s nothing new, especially if you’ve been reading the pages of Tnooz or any other tech news outlets.... Read More
TripIt sells to Concur for $82M cash and stock
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TripIt sells to Concur for $82M cash and stock
By Kevin May | January 13, 2011
Trip management service TripIt is being sold to Concur in a deal worth up to $120 million after an initial outlay of $82 million in cash and stock.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - GuestBook
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TLabs Showcase - GuestBook
By Kevin May | January 13, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based B2B hotel reviewing service GuestBook.... Read More
Jetsetter tests travel writer trip planning service
By Dennis Schaal | January 12, 2011
Jetsetter is testing an ask a travel writer program, which pairs journalists and travelers interested in receiving destination advice.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - January 8 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - January 8 2011
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending January 8 2011:... Read More
Did Orbitz-Travelport contract prohibit American Airlines Direct Connect?
By Dennis Schaal | January 12, 2011
More information is coming out about the ill-fated American Airlines and Orbitz Worldwide direct-connect negotiations, including the airline's allegations that talks turned sour when it learned that a Travelport-Orbitz contract "expressly prohibited Orbitz from using American's new direct connection system."... Read More
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