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Google-ITA Software deal: Face-to-face meetings with airlines
By Dennis Schaal | October 13, 2010
As the U.S. Justice Dept. continues to probe Google's pending ITA Software acquisition, Google has conducted an extensive series of meetings with airlines and online travel agencies over the last two months, according to a person close to the situation.... Read More
Quno rail site out of Beta, plots fast Europe expansion
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Quno rail site out of Beta, plots fast Europe expansion
By Kevin May | October 13, 2010
Fledgling rail search and booking site Quno is preparing for the European rail landgrab after removing its Beta label this week and setting bold plans for the continent.... Read More
Qantas unveils app for frequent flyers, adds augmented reality
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Qantas unveils app for frequent flyers, adds augmented reality
By Kevin May | October 13, 2010
Airline smartphone apps are beginning to branch into new areas, with Qantas the latest to try with a dedicated product for its frequent fliers.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - October 9 2010
By PhocusWire | October 13, 2010
Most popular travel sites in New Zealand for the week ending October 9 2010.... Read More
Has Google Instant had any impact on your search advertising?
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Has Google Instant had any impact on your search advertising?
By Viewpoints | October 13, 2010
Almost a month has passed since Google Instant was launched and the first results of its impact are starting to coming in.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - TripAlertz
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TLabs Showcase - TripAlertz
By Dennis Schaal | October 13, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based travel deals service TripAlertz.... Read More
Amadeus finally confirms Opodo is up for sale
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Amadeus finally confirms Opodo is up for sale
By Kevin May | October 13, 2010
After months of speculation and "no comments", Amadeus has broken its silence and said today it is considering offloading European online travel agency Opodo.... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - October 9 2010
By PhocusWire | October 13, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending October 9 2010.... Read More
Why Google buying a consumer travel site is not a mad idea
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Why Google buying a consumer travel site is not a mad idea
By Alex Bainbridge | October 13, 2010
These rumours about Google supposedly buying Opodo are great fun. Unlikely, but fun.... Read More
Part Two of Four: 101 ways to use mobile messages in travel
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Part Two of Four: 101 ways to use mobile messages in travel
By Viewpoints | October 13, 2010
Today we look at another 25 examples including initiatives by tourist boards and translation services.... Read More
Ryanair blocks IHateRyanair website, owner just switches domain
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Ryanair blocks IHateRyanair website, owner just switches domain
By Kevin May | October 13, 2010
Ryanair has taken a UK-based website owner to a domain name tribunal in order to force the closure of a blog seemingly determined to lambast the low cost carrier.... Read More
Most popular UK travel websites - October 9 2010
By PhocusWire | October 13, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending October 9 2010.... Read More
The long trail of travel ski distribution
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The long trail of travel ski distribution
By Dennis Schaal | October 12, 2010
SnowTrax quietly launched as a comparative search and booking engine for ski vacations.... Read More
Now Google is supposedly interested in Opodo
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Now Google is supposedly interested in Opodo
By Kevin May | October 12, 2010
Many a jaw dropping on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean today following a report in the Wall Street Journal speculating that Google is interested in buying Opodo.... Read More
Celeb watch -- Virgin America woos Wi-Fi crowd with free People
By Dennis Schaal | October 12, 2010
You don't have to pay for Wi-Fi access on Virgin America flights to find out why Ashton Kutcher views tweeting wife Demi Moore as a romantic move.... Read More