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Google slaps Google Bypass with injunction over trademark

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

OnHolidayGroup was breathing a sigh of relief a little prematurely over its cheekily titled Google Bypass project - Big G has ordered it stop using the name immediately.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 6, 2010

Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending October 2 2010.... Read More

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Apps -- Israel tourism sites, Mobiata airport arrivals

By Dennis Schaal | October 6, 2010

Two new tourism apps have arrived, one from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and another from Mobiata.... Read More

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Google tests website preview in search results

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

Another day, another test by the Googleplex it seems - this time a pop-up window in search results to show users a preview of each website.... Read More

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VisitBritain website to offer human TripBod welcome

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

Destination planning site TripBod is teaming up with VisitBritain to allow visitors to buy in personal travel services before they arrive in the country.... Read More

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Six reasons why travel technology fails and agents do not

By Viewpoints | October 6, 2010

I recently read a travel website’s splurge about a system designed to fill vacant seats.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 6, 2010

Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending October 2 2010.... Read More

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Alitalia is back through mobile and social media

By Viewpoints | October 6, 2010

Italian carrier Alitalia has announced a further step into mobile with a new version of its mobile webapp and a new iPhone app to be released in the next few days.... Read More

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Virgin Blue IT goes down again, but deliberately this time

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

Asia-Pacific airline Virgin Blue suspended its IT systems again today in an attempt to fix previous problems with its Navitaire-run technology.... Read More

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Will dot-coms care about sustainability when they move in on adventure tours?

By Alex Bainbridge | October 6, 2010

This week I am at the Adventure Travel World Summit taking place in Aviemore, Scotland.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 5, 2010

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending October 2 2010.... Read More

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Thirteen social media and mobile tips for corporate travel

By Viewpoints | October 5, 2010

Thanks to the growth of smartphones and the social web, today’s work force has developed new habits and high expectations.... Read More

By PhocusWire | October 5, 2010

Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending October 2 2010.... Read More

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Sim City-type map with live hotel prices, booking and chat

By Kevin May | October 5, 2010

While some sites are concentrating on integrating Google Streetview and other pieces of eye candy for users, here is one site that wants to do everything.... Read More

HomeAway woos property managers with acquisition

By Dennis Schaal | October 5, 2010

Seeking to increase its hold on vacation rental property managers, HomeAway acquired a partner and competitor, Instant Software Inc.... Read More