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TLabs Showcase - Localo
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TLabs Showcase - Localo
By Kevin May | April 21, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based destination services and social marketplace Localo.... Read More
Elephants courting the industry again - time for more disruption?
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Elephants courting the industry again - time for more disruption?
By Kevin May | April 21, 2011
A commonly held view in any industry is that when faces from outside the usual suspects start appearing at events, then there is something afoot.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Weds 20 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
AirTran and Expedia stay the course, Next One sets target, Realex rails in Quno.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
Trivago gets funding and looks to US online travel market with TV advertising
By Dennis Schaal | April 20, 2011
Trivago, the pan-European hotel metasearch company, got a funding infusion and began testing the waters in the U.S. with a 30-second TV advertisement.... Read More
US government delays decision on ancillary fee displays in GDSs
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US government delays decision on ancillary fee displays in GDSs
By Dennis Schaal | April 20, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation decided to require airlines and travel agencies to more prominently display ancillary fees, but deferred action on a hot-button proposal to force U.S. and foreign carriers to provide information about ancillary fees in global distribution systems.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
So you found a fake hotel review - now what?
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So you found a fake hotel review - now what?
By Viewpoints | April 20, 2011
Professionals that deal with travel reviews agree that moderation which follows strict guidelines to verify these reviews is essential for both industry and travellers.... Read More
Yatra raises $44M, India becoming hotbed of action for investors
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Yatra raises $44M, India becoming hotbed of action for investors
By Kevin May | April 20, 2011
Indian online travel agency Yatra has attracted a new round of investment worth $44 million from a string of US venture capital firms.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Yuupon
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TLabs Showcase - Yuupon
By Dennis Schaal | April 20, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based flash sales and local deals service Yuupon.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in France - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 19, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending April 16 2011.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Tues 19 April 2011
By PhocusWire | April 19, 2011
Kayak clocks in with new European HQ in Switzerland, Kelkoo claims no-frills carriers still the cheapest, Bookassist throws hotel tech into Facebook.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - April 16 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - April 16 2011
By PhocusWire | April 19, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending April 16 2011:... Read More
Using Google Maps to check for global hotspots before travel
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Using Google Maps to check for global hotspots before travel
By Kevin May | April 19, 2011
The availability of some government data in a digital format and open source code for products such as Google Maps allows for some interesting and useful mashups.... Read More
Delta Air Lines introduces direct-connect strategy with Farelogix
By Dennis Schaal | April 19, 2011
Delta Air Lines signed a partnership with Farelogix to introduce a direct-connect strategy for travel agencies and corporations.... Read More
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