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US Airways cites Expedia deal, Sabre suit among accomplishments
By Dennis Schaal | April 26, 2011
If there were any doubt, US Airways made its stance on merchandising and partnerships very clear in its announcement today about its first quarter of 2011 financial results.... Read More
Itinerie launches luxury flash sales package to Peru
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Itinerie launches luxury flash sales package to Peru
By Dennis Schaal | April 26, 2011
Is there a flash sales market for upscale vacation packages, including customizable tours, to Latin America?... Read More
Email trails reveal alleged hotel pricing fixing in action
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Email trails reveal alleged hotel pricing fixing in action
By Kevin May | April 26, 2011
As the microscope focuses on supposed breaches of competition law around hotel bookings, a further illustration both the extent and confusion around the issue.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US – April 23 2011
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Top travel websites in the US – April 23 2011
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending April 23 2011.... Read More
Travel developers find a Nook as Barnes & Noble opens app store
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Travel developers find a Nook as Barnes & Noble opens app store
By Dennis Schaal | April 26, 2011
Travel apps publishers are finding a new audience as Barnes & Noble upgraded its Nook Color e-reader and opened a Nook Apps store.... Read More
How are you connecting with the most connected of travelers?
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How are you connecting with the most connected of travelers?
By Viewpoints | April 26, 2011
There are more than 14 million full time and five million part time college students in the US alone - and they are better educated than any previous generation.... Read More
TravelRepublic unveils first new site design in seven years
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TravelRepublic unveils first new site design in seven years
By Kevin May | April 26, 2011
European online travel agency TravelRepublic has abandoned its unofficial "don't fix it if it isn't broken" mantra and revealed its first major redesign for seven years.... Read More
Cheqqer launches Triplog, claims FourSquare for travel move
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Cheqqer launches Triplog, claims FourSquare for travel move
By Kevin May | April 26, 2011
TUI Travel's self-built user review and social network platform Cheqqer is heading to mobile devices in an effort to capture the check-in-isation of travel.... Read More
Top travel websites in the UK - April 23 2011
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Top travel websites in the UK - April 23 2011
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending April 23 2011.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Vayable
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TLabs Showcase - Vayable
By Kevin May | April 26, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based destination tours and activities marketplace Vayable.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Mon 25 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2011
In today's edition: Satnav joy for Avis and Budget, economic woes pushing greater use of video conferencing in corporations.... Read More
Orbitz and Gogobot like the Facebook send button
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Orbitz and Gogobot like the Facebook send button
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2011
If you liked the Facebook like button, then perhaps you'll like the new send button, as well.... Read More
AAA iPhone app helps cope with rising gas prices
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AAA iPhone app helps cope with rising gas prices
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2011
With U.S. gasoline prices reaching leave-the-car-at-home levels, automobile club AAA is advising motorists about the perils of running out of fuel.... Read More
Passengers want technology as well as cabaret on cruise ships
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Passengers want technology as well as cabaret on cruise ships
By Kevin May | April 25, 2011
Gone are the days when cruise passengers would sit idly on deckchairs during the day and endure the on-board cabaret by night - tech is taking over.... Read More
Oyster gets $10M in funding and starring role in Travel Channel
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2011
Oyster.com, which offers journalist-written reviews and hotel booking, took in more than $10 million in a Series B funding round from the Travel Channel and previous investor Bain Capital.... Read More
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