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Expedia joy, WebJet woe - Top New Zealand websites, April 28 2012
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Expedia joy, WebJet woe - Top New Zealand websites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2012
A brief reign at the top of the leading travel websites in New Zealand for WebJet after rival agency Expedia bounced back into prime position last week.... Read More
Futon anyone? Online travel agency StudentUniverse shifts into deals
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Futon anyone? Online travel agency StudentUniverse shifts into deals
By Dennis Schaal | May 2, 2012
StudentUniverse, which focused on student travel for more than a decade, is broadening its appeal by offering the college set negotiated discounts on everything from electronics and clothing to entertainment and food.... Read More
How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 2, 2012
Well, yes, we all know it is (especially now with this latest research), but sometimes the speed in which mobile travel has evolved is lost in the midst of constant app launches and new devices.... Read More
WorldMate iPad app keeps tabs on LinkedIn connections
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WorldMate iPad app keeps tabs on LinkedIn connections
By Dennis Schaal | May 2, 2012
WorldMate launched its first dedicated iPad app and, among the features, it enables road warriors to view their LinkedIn connections within their destination.... Read More
Warning: Big Data in travel and why People Not From These Parts could win
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Warning: Big Data in travel and why People Not From These Parts could win
By Viewpoints | May 2, 2012
Big Data has blossomed into a big topic among many in the Travel industry because it is, well, BIG.... Read More
Expedia losing more ground to Thomson - Top UK travel sites, April 28 2012
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Expedia losing more ground to Thomson - Top UK travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2012
Thomson's triumphant return to the top of the leader board of the most popular travel sites in the UK was buoyed further last week with further gains to its lead over rival Expedia.... Read More
TripAdvisor mobile and tablet spike continues to soar
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TripAdvisor mobile and tablet spike continues to soar
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2012
When TripAdvisor announced 2011 results back in February, the company said it would increase investment in mobile.... Read More
What Else? Tourism Australia, TripIt, Avis, Thailand, Aruba
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What Else? Tourism Australia, TripIt, Avis, Thailand, Aruba
By PhocusWire | May 2, 2012
Tourism Australia highlights Aboriginal culture, TripIt moves into hotel tips, Avis extends online guides, Thailand opens YouTube channel, Aruba builds guide app... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More
Travelport continues distribution sweep-up and buys Galileo Southern Africa
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Travelport continues distribution sweep-up and buys Galileo Southern Africa
By Kevin May | May 2, 2012
A week after signing a major hosting deal in Japan, Travelport has extended its interests elsewhere around the world and snapped up Galileo Southern Africa from South African Airways.... Read More
Retail hotels more than flash in the pan for Jetsetter
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Retail hotels more than flash in the pan for Jetsetter
By Dennis Schaal | May 1, 2012
A funny thing happened to Jetsetter on the way to the flash sale -- its retail hotel business took off.... Read More
Virgin Australia challenges Jetstar - Top Australia travel websites, April 28 2012
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Virgin Australia challenges Jetstar - Top Australia travel websites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2012
Jetstar will be looking nervously over its shoulder after rival carrier Virgin Australia moved to within a whisker of the previously relative safety of second position.... Read More
HP and airlines implement automated global tax feed
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HP and airlines implement automated global tax feed
By Dennis Schaal | May 1, 2012
The global tax man cometh -- and airlines hope the process has just become more efficient.... Read More
Delta inches closer to Southwest - Top US travel sites, April 28 2012
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Delta inches closer to Southwest - Top US travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2012
Southwest saw part of its healthy lead over rival carriers eroded last week as Delta managed to add a chunk to its share of the airline website market.... Read More
TripAdvisor partners with airlines to incentivize hotel reviews
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TripAdvisor partners with airlines to incentivize hotel reviews
By Dennis Schaal | May 1, 2012
TripAdvisor has partnered with airlines, including Lufthansa in Germany and Jet Airways in India, to hand out airline miles in exchange for hotel reviews.... Read More
Mobile wake-up call for airlines
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Mobile wake-up call for airlines
By Viewpoints | May 1, 2012
If airlines have been hitting the mobile snooze button, wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee stats highlighted last week should have them jumping out of bed.... Read More
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