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Google plants Hotel Finder tool right above every other ad
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Google plants Hotel Finder tool right above every other ad
By Kevin May | December 15, 2011
More developments at Google likely to tweak the noses of the hotel industry and online travel agencies as it puts tools for Hotel Finder at the top of search results.... Read More
Traveldoo to remain autonomous post Egencia acquisition
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Traveldoo to remain autonomous post Egencia acquisition
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2011
Travel management specialist Egencia has acquired Traveldoo, the business travel web and mobile company, with terms of the deal not disclosed.... Read More
Karibu Games wants to bring gaming into the heart of online travel
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Karibu Games wants to bring gaming into the heart of online travel
By Kevin May | December 15, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based Karibu Games, a gaming development company targeting travel, tourism and hospitality brands.... Read More
WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
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WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Expedia is almost 4% market share behind the market leader in the list of top travel websites in Australia after WebJet outperformed its rival last week.... Read More
Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short
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Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short
By Dennis Schaal | December 14, 2011
Kayak will not continue to advertise on the TLC reality show All-American Muslim and finds itself in a social media storm over its decision.... Read More
Why travel tech coders need quiet rooms or pizza
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Why travel tech coders need quiet rooms or pizza
By Dennis Schaal | December 14, 2011
Is that software upgrade for you new hotel-booking path just taking too long?... Read More
Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
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Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Almost 3% market share separates Expedia from second place Priceline in the list of leading travel websites in the US.... Read More
Open APIs in travel need to grow up
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Open APIs in travel need to grow up
By Valyn Perini | December 14, 2011
Open APIs (those that are freely or cheaply and easily available) are great – the travel industry has a long and checkered past with proprietary access to information that has, as most here will argue, stifled innovation.... Read More
What is wrong with TripAdvisor?
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What is wrong with TripAdvisor?
By Viewpoints | December 14, 2011
When KwikChex first started publicly challenging TripAdvisor, many were concerned it was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech.... Read More
Groupon enters top ten - Top France travel sites, December 10 2011
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Groupon enters top ten - Top France travel sites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Interesting developments in France after Groupon Voyages quietly slipped into the top ten travel websites this week, unseating vacation rental site Homelidays.... Read More
What else? Momondo app, Southwest aircraft, Delta wifi, Isango US, Pegasus mobile
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What else? Momondo app, Southwest aircraft, Delta wifi, Isango US, Pegasus mobile
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Momondo goes Android, Southwest green tech, Delta festive wifi, Isango hits Orlando and more Pegasus mobile. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Thomas Cook axes long-running IT project as part of £428M write-off plan
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Thomas Cook axes long-running IT project as part of £428M write-off plan
By Kevin May | December 13, 2011
Thomas Cook has abandoned its long-term and company-wide tour operating reservation system, a move confirmed today in delayed annual results which revealed a wider cost write-off of £428 million.... Read More
Expedia losing ground to WebJet - Top New Zealand websites, December 10 2011
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Expedia losing ground to WebJet - Top New Zealand websites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2011
WebJet is less than 1% market share behind leader Expedia in the list of top travel websites in New Zealand.... Read More
With Clever Sense mobile acquisition, Alfred works for Google now
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With Clever Sense mobile acquisition, Alfred works for Google now
By Dennis Schaal | December 13, 2011
Google acquired Clever Sense and its Meet Alfred local restaurant and nightlife iOS and Android apps.... Read More
Expedia laser-focused on that other Google product, Google Hotel Finder
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Expedia laser-focused on that other Google product, Google Hotel Finder
By Dennis Schaal | December 13, 2011
Expedia hasn't forgotten about Google Hotel Finder for a second even though Google Flight Search has attracted much press attention of late.... Read More
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