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Tour guide rant on YouTube and the growing influence of China
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | July 30, 2010
What’s that famous saying? Whatever you do, don’t get caught! Unfortunately in today’s world, where everyone is a walking video cameraman, it’s very easy to get caught.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia boss issues stern warning
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Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia boss issues stern warning
By Kevin May | July 30, 2010
Pressure is coming at Google from some of its biggest advertisers demanding that it plays fair when finally unveiling how it will use the $700 million acquisition of ITA Software.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2010
Most popular travel sites in New Zealand for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
For romance at Aruba resort -- netbooks yes, kids no
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
The Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts in Aruba has an interesting take on romantic getaways in the wired age -- leave your kids at home, and the resort supplies netbook computers to communicate with friends, family and the office.... Read More
Forrester: 5 ways online travel marketers can engage social media Conversationalists
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
Online travel marketers need to start talking to the Conversationalists -- a subset of 53.8 million leisure travelers who are very vocal and influential on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.... Read More
NetJets taps Aircell for Wi-Fi service
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
NetJets intends to outfit its private jets with high-speed Internet service from Aircell.... Read More
Cornerstone integrates TripIt for travel agency clients
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2010
Cornerstone Information Systems, which provides reservation management services to travel management companies, integrated TripIt and its itinerary management services as a "turnkey" solution for Cornerstone clients.... Read More
Guide: Facebook Questions opens up to the world of travel
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Guide: Facebook Questions opens up to the world of travel
By Kevin May | July 29, 2010
Seven weeks after Facebook announced the private testing of its Facebook Questions system the doors are now open for everyone to have a go.... Read More
iPad replaces food as conversation starter in Asia
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iPad replaces food as conversation starter in Asia
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | July 29, 2010
In most parts of Asia, when we greet each other, we don’t say: “How are you?” We ask: “Have you eaten yet?”... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Business travel group to focus on airline data submission to credit card companies
By Dennis Schaal | July 28, 2010
Let it be known that on July 28, 2010, the National Business Travel Association announced it had formed a global task force to assess airlines' ancillary fees.... Read More
Pegasus: Hotel corporate rates climbing, online leisure rates falling a bit
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Pegasus: Hotel corporate rates climbing, online leisure rates falling a bit
By Dennis Schaal | July 28, 2010
Hoteliers got a lot of positive news in Pegasus Solutions' June average daily rate numbers.... Read More
Las Vegas limo company to use cloud-based mobile marketing platform to schedule rides
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Las Vegas limo company to use cloud-based mobile marketing platform to schedule rides
By Dennis Schaal | July 28, 2010
Limo dispatchers of old might be speechless at this move.... Read More
Taking Streetview-type maps to the next level
By Kevin May | July 28, 2010
Common complaints (apart from privacy) about the new Streetview-style functionality on online map platforms are difficulties with definition and scrolling.... Read More
TripAdvisor reviews make their way to Directline Holidays
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TripAdvisor reviews make their way to Directline Holidays
By Kevin May | July 28, 2010
Yet more distribution for TripAdvisor on leading UK travel websites as Directline Holidays joins the likes of Thomas Cook and Thomson by integrating hotel reviews.... Read More