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Orbitz opens hotel reviews to nonbookers

By Dennis Schaal | October 25, 2010

Even as the integrity of consumer reviews comes under fire, Orbitz has opened its hotel reviews to people who may -- or may not have -- stayed at the property.... Read More

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hotels.com pushes harder into Latin America

By Dennis Schaal | October 25, 2010

hotels.com is accelerating its push into Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Mexico, as it competes with Priceline's Booking.com and providers of pre-packaged holidays.... Read More

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How travel agents can help themselves AND TripAdvisor

By Viewpoints | October 25, 2010

This is a tough time for travel agents on Main Street and the High Street.... Read More

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Abacus Hack Day Singapore - the winner is...

By Kevin May | October 25, 2010

A system to improve and streamline agency-to-customer services through a virtual kiosk won the Abacus Hack Day in Singapore during WebinTravel.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 25, 2010

Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending October 23 2010.... Read More

Kayak ad points to flight search perils for Dave

By Dennis Schaal | October 25, 2010

You thought flight search was all about price and finding the best deal?... Read More

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British Airways extends mobile boarding to Blackberry and Android

By Kevin May | October 25, 2010

Blackberry and Android mobile users will now be able to join their iPhone-loving passengers on British Airways using their handsets as boarding cards.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Timeshare Juice

By Kevin May | October 25, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based part-owned holiday property management site Timeshare Juice.... Read More

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Directline Holidays predicts rosy 2011, quiet on earlier sale rumour

By Kevin May | October 25, 2010

European online travel agency Directline Holidays predicts revenue growth of almost a third in 2011 and 50% increase in profits by the end of 2012.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 25, 2010

Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending October 23 2010.... Read More

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Ebookers ramps up travel services with transfer deal

By Kevin May | October 25, 2010

Holiday Taxis is powering a new channel on Ebookers for users to arrange private transfers and similar services in destinations around the world.... Read More

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Skyscanner hires Hostelworld founder as chairman, plots global number one spot

By Kevin May | October 24, 2010

Aggressive move and plenty of talk from metasearch site Skyscanner as its appoints Ray Nolan as its chairman and targets the number one position in the world.... Read More

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Top Tnooz this week - Leaked Google Letter, Bugs, Green Screens

By PhocusWire | October 23, 2010

What were the most popular articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More

Do it yourself for air travel -- everything but flying

By Dennis Schaal | October 22, 2010

A survey of passengers at major international airports found widespread acceptance of online booking and check-in, use of self-service kiosks, and growing interest in mobile check-in.... Read More

In tablet wars for travel, does size matter?

By Dennis Schaal | October 22, 2010

iPads, iPods, Droids, Blackberrys -- it must seem like chaos for developers and travel companies writing travel apps these days.... Read More