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TripAdvisor loves Google again, puts Street View into iPad app
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TripAdvisor loves Google again, puts Street View into iPad app
By Kevin May | February 17, 2011
Forget the ongoing row between TripAdvisor and Google over reviews in search results, owners of the review giant's iPad app can now check out hotels using Google Street View.... Read More
Where does Open Allies for Airfare Transparency stand on display bias?
By Dennis Schaal | February 17, 2011
Where does the relatively new group, Open Allies for Airfare Transparency, whose members include global distribution systems and travel agencies, stand on the display bias issue now that the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a warning letter?... Read More
Mobiata continues virtual airport departure board push
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Mobiata continues virtual airport departure board push
By Viewpoints | February 17, 2011
Mobiata, the mobile apps development company acquired by Expedia in November 2010, is adding a new component to their suite of travel apps.... Read More
Concur outlines TripIt mobile integration strategy
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Concur has big plans for TripIt, the itinerary management service that it acquired Jan. 24.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 16, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
Southwest Airlines officially adds TripAdvisor reviews and stealthily debuts inspiration pages
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Southwest Airlines officially adds TripAdvisor reviews and stealthily debuts inspiration pages
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Southwest Airlines announced improvements to its hotel pages, adding TripAdvisor ratings and reviews, and stealthily carried out a soft launch of the Southwest Getaway Finder, a themed search for destinations, hotels and flights.... Read More
Tweet for a seat on the maiden A380 flight on Lufthansa
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Tweet for a seat on the maiden A380 flight on Lufthansa
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
Nice idea from German airline Lufthansa as it looks to build some buzz ahead of the first flight of its Airbus A380 later this month from Frankfurt to New York City.... Read More
Orbitz: Kayak and American Airlines fights hurt financial results
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide's separate disputes with Kayak and American Airlines impacted the bottom line in the fourth quarter of 2010.... Read More
KLM targets over-50s with online music game
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KLM targets over-50s with online music game
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
KLM is trying a new way of attracting older passengers to check its flight schedules and trip planning service by creating an online music quiz.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 16, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
American Airlines drops agent fare surcharge over Travelport row
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American Airlines drops agent fare surcharge over Travelport row
By Kevin May | February 16, 2011
Another twist in the American Airlines-Travelport saga with news that the airline has axed the controversial fare surcharge it was imposing on agents.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
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TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based vacation rental search engine Rentmix.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - February 12 2011
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Top travel websites in France - February 12 2011
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending February 12 2011.... Read More
Hotel group sees strong results as mobile strategy kicks in
By Kevin May | February 15, 2011
Probably not as often as with social media, but return-on-investment is perhaps one of the main issues that comes up when discussions turn to investment in mobile.... Read More
Expedia hotel margins increased as hotels struggled in 2009
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2011
It's common wisdom that hotels increase the margins they give to online travel agencies during tough economic times when lodging companies need to find ways to get more heads into beds.... Read More
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