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OffandAway expands use of bid credits, mulls new products

By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010

Hotel auction website Off & Away is changing some of its practices to benefit the losers.... Read More

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Bing Travel debuts in Bing iPhone app

By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010

Microsoft released a new version of its Bing app for the iPhone and iPod touch and it incorporates Bing Travel features for the first time.... Read More

Southwest to acquire AirTran and stick with free bags policy

By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010

Southwest Airlines' agreement to acquire AirTran Airways for $1.4 billion could have one reservations system provider and major online travel agencies feeling pinched.... Read More

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Virgin Blue IT failure is second Navitaire blow-out in three months

By Kevin May | September 27, 2010

Asia-Pacific carrier Virgin Blue is likely to face tense talks with its IT supplier Navitaire after a system meltdown grounded aircraft and passengers again.... Read More

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2010

Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending Sept 25 2010.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - RRBO

By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Ohio, US-based vacation rental site RRBO.... Read More

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EasyJet mobile site ready for launch by end of 2010

By Kevin May | September 27, 2010

European low cost carrier EasyJet will have a dedicated mobile version of its website in place by the end of year.... Read More

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2010

Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending Sept 25 2010.... Read More

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Speed trumps beauty in the happy stakes on the web

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 27, 2010

When it comes to websites, if you want to show how good you are then don't dwell on the issue of trying to delight everybody all of the time.... Read More

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Top Tnooz this week - Instantly Google, beating bad reviews, candle blowing

By PhocusWire | September 25, 2010

What were the most popular articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More

Dramatic video shows why pilots miss Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong

By Kevin May | September 25, 2010

Eye candy for the weekend. Many airline pilots lament the closure of the infamous Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong after a larger airport was built to replace it in 1998.... Read More

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Google touts Kerala Tourism Board mobile campaign -- and AdMob

By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2010

Google gives high marks to a Kerala Tourism marketing drive and claims the destination marketing organization is the first to reach out to inbound travelers through such a mobile campaign.... Read More

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Is this the best cruise agency website in the world?

By Kevin May | September 24, 2010

Cruise operators have done plenty to spruce up their websites in recent years yet innovation amongst the online travel agencies has been less prominent.... Read More

Google-ITA Software deal: US Airways expands ITA relationship

By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2010

There are no reports of any companies dropping ITA Software yet because of its pending acquisition by Google and, in fact, US Airways just expanded its ITA relationship.... Read More

Disney Parks ad campaign takes user-generated theme

By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2010

Disney Parks began a Let the Memories Begin campaign featuring guest-generated videos and plans to begin airing them in TV commercials.... Read More

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