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Google-ITA Software deal: Google negotiating conditions on deal

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

Google is reportedly talking to the Department of Justice, negotiating conditions on its proposed $700 million acquisition of ITA Software, in a bid to forestall a DOJ move to block the deal.... Read More

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TripAdvisor upstream traffic -- Google sharply down, Facebook rising

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

The changing of the guard at Google, with cofounder Larry Page set to take on the CEO role in April, may have "nothing to do with competitors," as current CEO Eric Schmidt has stated.... Read More

United Continental: Working with GDSs, but they need to keep up

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

Like US Airways and in contrast to American Airlines, the merged United Continental appears to be taking a conciliatory approach in its dealings with global distribution system partners.... Read More

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Kayak making most of special relationship with American Airlines

By Kevin May | January 28, 2011

It makes sense that if Kayak is supposedly "one of a few" to include fares from American Airlines then it might as well make as much noise about it as possible.... Read More

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Three top tips for remarketing techniques in travel

By Viewpoints | January 28, 2011

Did you know that more than 95% of website visitors leave before completing a transaction?... Read More

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How Facebook can work for travel competitions

By Kevin May | January 28, 2011

Cathay Pacific nicely illustrating the power of Facebook pages and enthusiasm by brand fans this week to have a bit of fun when an incentive is dangled in front of them.... Read More

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Five square up for travel tech innovation award

By Kevin May | January 28, 2011

The annual innovation competition at Travel Technology Europe sees companies focusing on procurement, operator software, rail, pricing and decoding reach the final.... Read More

US Airways not flying to American Airlines distribution rescue

By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011

US Airways isn't exactly coming to American Airlines' rescue in the latters battle with Expedia, Orbitz and the global distribution systems.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Australia - January 22 2011

By PhocusWire | January 27, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending January 22 2011.... Read More

Tripology seeks to expand business through new affiliate program

By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011

Tripology unveiled a new affiliate program with a twist -- a 30% to 50% revenue share.... Read More

Analyst report: Expedia, Orbitz feeling impact of American Airlines exodus

By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011

If Orbitz Worldwide and Expedia Inc. thought the absence of American Airlines flights on their websites would lead to travelers merely booking other carriers, then they were wrong.... Read More

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New Southwest Rapid Rewards program gets savaged on Southwest blog

By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011

The new Southwest Rapid Rewards program, which goes into effect March 1, is getting ripped apart by travelers on the airline's Nuts About Southwest blog.... Read More

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What do customers write about most in hotel reviews?

By Viewpoints | January 27, 2011

People search for free parking, airport shuttles, swimming pool, pets welcome and spa/fitness centers before booking a hotel. But what do they write in reviews?... Read More