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TripAdvisor accuses TV star and hotel owner of intimidating hotel guests

By Kevin May | January 25, 2011

High profile TV star and entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne was labelled a bully today by user review giant TripAdvisor, as the row between the pair intensified.... Read More

Cleartrip trying video, social and competitions to inspire travel

By Kevin May | January 25, 2011

Nice idea from Indian online travel agency Cleartrip which runs a competition every day on the site with the single purpose of asking people to explain why they travel.... Read More

American Airlines and Sabre call temporary truce until June

By Dennis Schaal | January 24, 2011

Sabre and American Airlines agreed to shelve their pending litigation until June 1, 2011, in the hopes of reaching a new GDS contract, which is slated to expire in September 2011.... Read More

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Mini-travel guides come to digital screens on the London Tube

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

Rough Guide is hoping a combination of outdoor advertising technology and a captive audience of commuters crammed on London Underground platforms will help it sell more guidebooks.... Read More

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Top travel websites in New Zealand - January 22 2011

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2011

Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending January 22 2011:... Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: Why the deal is so important to Google

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 24, 2011

Eric Schmidt stepped aside at the top of Google last week and was replaced by fresh faced co-founder Larry Page, ready to spearhead the next phase of development.... Read More

Virgin America transitions to e-ticketing through GDSs

By Dennis Schaal | January 24, 2011

Virgin America joined ARC, the airline-owned settlement and technology company, and will transition to industry-standard e-ticketing through the global distribution systems.... Read More

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Travelport: Direct-Connect is not disruptive or innovative

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

Travelport has launched arguably its most stinging attack so far on American Airlines as the row over the airline's Direct-Connect model continues to escalate.... Read More

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JetBlue links rewards program to Facebook Go Places app

By Dennis Schaal | January 24, 2011

JetBlue has tied its TrueBlue rewards program to airport check-ins via a new Facebook Go Places app, which is based on Facebook Places.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Canada - January 22 2011

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2011

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

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TripAdvisor: Google abusing its power with Google Places

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

Google is playing with its own algorithm and market leading position to ensure Google Places wins over competing sites, TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer says.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Buuteeq

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based hotel digital marketing system Buuteeq.... Read More

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Top travel websites in the UK - January 22 2011

By PhocusWire | January 24, 2011

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

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UK government wants to axe hotel star ratings, web systems better

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

UK tourist authorities are to withdraw their support for the long-standing hotel star rating system, claiming user reviews are a better indicator of quality.... Read More