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Reality bites - Airbnb told to register as seller of travel

By Dennis Schaal | August 4, 2011

Is Airbnb merely a "neutral venue" enabling users to arrange stays with one another?... Read More

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GDS squabbles, how they relate to rail and evolution of the model

By Viewpoints | August 4, 2011

Since the beginning of time in the travel industry, there has been a need for content aggregators of some description.... Read More

24 hours in the life of an overseas consulate [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | August 4, 2011

Doubles all round (maybe not the best turn of phrase) at the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office today after reporting a fall in the number of arrests of UK citizens abroad.... Read More

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EasyJet tears out in front - Top France websites, July 30 2011

By PhocusWire | August 4, 2011

Low cost carrier EasyJet has a clear lead in France in the top ten airline websites, securing almost a 4% lead over nearest rival Air France.... Read More

Travelport first half 2011 results - top-line digest

By Kevin May | August 4, 2011

Travelport released its first half 2011 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More

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Reach.ly builds Twitter tool for hotels to find and engage new guests

By Kevin May | August 4, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Latvia-based Reach.ly, a Twitter-focused direct marketing tool for hotels to identify and engage with potential guests.... Read More

Tnooz Nuggets - Wednesday 3 August 2011

By PhocusWire | August 3, 2011

Egencia iPhone app debuts, iPhone on Gogo high, Skyscanner and Aeroflot make nice, and Hg2 paywall comes down.... Read More

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Traxo integrates TripIt -- Is the travel industry crazy?

By Dennis Schaal | August 3, 2011

Itinerary management service Traxo has just integrated itinerary management service TripIt.... Read More

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American Airlines serves streaming video from Gogo to US passengers in-flight and after

By Dennis Schaal | August 3, 2011

Streaming movies and TV shows are coming to some American Airlines transcontinental flights in the U.S. -- and you can play back the entertainment on your laptop even after you landed.... Read More

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Remember Fly.com? Travelzoo flight metasearch sites get redesign in US, UK and Germany

By Dennis Schaal | August 3, 2011

With all the buzz about Travelzoo Local Deals and its Top 20, you can be forgiven if you almost forgot that the deal publisher has a flight metasearch business, too.... Read More

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One in eight claim Facebook photos inspire them to book a destination

By Kevin May | August 3, 2011

Influence of Facebook and the web social graph kicking in, as a survey finds pictures posted on the social network are having a direct impact of purchasing behaviour.... Read More

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Decolar and Hotel Urbano reach forward - Top Brazil travel sites, July 30 2011

By PhocusWire | August 3, 2011

Further gains for Decolar and Hotel Urbano in Brazil as they extend their lead over third placed ViaJaNet to secure a 42% share of web traffic in the country.... Read More

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Manny and Thomas Cook: Technology, tankers and culture

By Kevin May | August 3, 2011

The exit of Thomas Cook Group CEO Manny Fontenla-Novoa will come as quite a shock to many given that he was always seen as a safe pair of hands.... Read More

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LetMeGo unites consumers and accommodation owners through bidding model

By Kevin May | August 3, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Chile-based LetMeGo, a web marketplace where accommodation providers and vacation rental owners bid for business.... Read More

Amadeus first half 2011 results - top-line digest

By Kevin May | August 3, 2011

Amadeus released its first half 2011 results this morning. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More

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