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ITA Software redesigns website with a consumer twist
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ITA Software redesigns website with a consumer twist
By Dennis Schaal | August 13, 2010
Could ITA Software be getting a bit more consumer-oriented, now that it's almost in Google's clutches?... Read More
Social media case study: JetBlue blogs, tweets about flight attendant weird news
By Dennis Schaal | August 13, 2010
There will be endless social media and crisis communications case studies written about JetBlue's response to flight attendant Steven Slater's unauthorized slide, amusement-park style, down a jet's emergency chute.... Read More
Point Inside begins global extension of airport map service
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Point Inside begins global extension of airport map service
By Kevin May | August 13, 2010
Indoor map system provider Point Inside has begun its promised global roll-out of maps for airports outside of North America.... Read More
Rezgo creates TripIt-style email import to aid suppliers with bookings
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Rezgo creates TripIt-style email import to aid suppliers with bookings
By Kevin May | August 13, 2010
Rezgo has released a new feature it claims is unique for the tour and activity market, allowing suppliers to import the confirmation emails they receive from resell partners such as Expedia.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Tripping
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TLabs Showcase - Tripping
By Kevin May | August 13, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based, global trip planning and accommodation-sharing service Tripping.... Read More
Most popular Hong Kong travel websites - August 7 2010
By PhocusWire | August 13, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the Hong Kong region for the week ending August 7 2010.... Read More
Airline ancillary services -- who is at fault? Farelogix again Asks the Question
By Dennis Schaal | August 12, 2010
Airlines are an easy target for gripes about their distribution of ancillary services, but what role do the major corporate booking tools play?... Read More
HotelsCombined overhauls website, adds third-party reviews, emphasizes maps
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HotelsCombined overhauls website, adds third-party reviews, emphasizes maps
By Dennis Schaal | August 12, 2010
Australia metasearch site HotelsCombined overhauled its website and added a mobile site, as well.... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - August 7 2010
By PhocusWire | August 12, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending August 7 2010.... Read More
Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
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Delta beats EasyJet as first airline to offer booking engine within Facebook
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
US carrier Delta has secured bragging rights as the first airline to fully integrate a search AND booking engine into a Facebook page.... Read More
Fotopedia Heritage: UNESCO sites in a never-ending iPad photo book
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Fotopedia Heritage: UNESCO sites in a never-ending iPad photo book
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
Here is a wonderful idea from the creators of Fotopedia to aggregate high quality images of UNESCO-protected sites around the world on an Apple iPad app.... Read More
Simonseeks brotherhood splits as Chris Nixon quits
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Simonseeks brotherhood splits as Chris Nixon quits
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
Travel content site Simonseeks is looking for a new commercial director after Chris Nixon, former boss of TravelSupermarket, quit unexpectedly this week.... Read More
Expedia flies in to power Yahoo Travel across major European markets
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Expedia flies in to power Yahoo Travel across major European markets
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
Expedia is running the travel search and booking functionality on six of Yahoo's travel major portals across Europe, edging out previous metasearch partner Kelkoo.... Read More
Why Cleartrip on a mobile is an example to all
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Why Cleartrip on a mobile is an example to all
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 12, 2010
Indian online travel agency Cleartrip recently launched a new mobile version - a product which is stunningly simple.... Read More
Survey: how travellers use technology to search, book and play when away
By Kevin May | August 12, 2010
Fairly comprehensive survey conducted by travel social network WAYN for the World Travel & Tourism Council paints an interesting picture of use of digital in travel.... Read More