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VisitBritain relaunches TV channel ahead of Royal Wedding and Olympics

By Kevin May | February 2, 2011

With a Royal Wedding in the UK around the corner and the London Olympics just 18 months away, VisitBritain is turning its attention to video content to entice visitors.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - InCircleSales

By Kevin May | February 2, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based vacation rental platform InCircleSales.... Read More

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Travel Technology Europe 2011 - exhibitor profiles

By Kevin May | February 2, 2011

Here is a handy guide to every exhibitor appearing at Travel Technology Europe next week in London, including listed areas of expertise, links and stand number.... Read More

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Top travel websites in India - January 29 2011

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2011

Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending January 29 2011.... Read More

TSA tests privacy enhancements to naked scanners

By Dennis Schaal | February 1, 2011

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is trying to remake its -- or rather your -- image.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Australia - January 29 2011

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending January 29 2011.... Read More

Cairo crisis -- Expedia works to repatriate US call center staffers

By Dennis Schaal | February 1, 2011

As unrest continues in Egypt, Expedia Inc. is working to repatriate six staff members of a call center in Cairo which supports Expedia.ca.... Read More

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JetBlue dismisses direct-connect, but may pressure online travel agencies

By Dennis Schaal | February 1, 2011

Was JetBlue sending a message to online travel agencies such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline that the airline's participation on their websites should not be taken for granted?... Read More

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ReviewPro integrates Klout, gives hotels tools to handle celebs or normal folk

By Kevin May | February 1, 2011

Hotels are always urged to engage with customers on the web - but what approach should they take, especially if a customer has influence in social media?... Read More

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American Airlines sues Travelport and placates travel agencies on surcharge

By Dennis Schaal | February 1, 2011

While the viewing of American Airlines' flights is back to normal in the Sabre global distribution system, the airline has sued Travelport over display bias.... Read More

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Traxo creates trophies out of travel for location game

By Kevin May | February 1, 2011

Trip planning service Traxo launches a new FourSquare-type service this week aimed at rewarding users every time they visit a new place on their travels.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Brazil - January 29 2011

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending January 29 2011.... Read More

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Google axes one of its vertical search tests, not the one travel industry wants

By Kevin May | February 1, 2011

Hope for the anti-Googlers with news that the search giant is happy to pull the plug on one of its experiments to provide real-time pricing in search results.... Read More