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eDreams gets new owner after switch to Permira private equity for Euro 300M
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eDreams gets new owner after switch to Permira private equity for Euro 300M
By Kevin May | July 28, 2010
More big money moves in the world of online travel agencies with news that Spanish giant eDreams has changed ownership in a deal for around Euro 250 million-300 million.... Read More
Are travel inspiration and the new travel search the same thing?
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Are travel inspiration and the new travel search the same thing?
By Martin Collings | July 28, 2010
With so much being written on the topics of travel inspiration and how travel search is evolving, I’ve come to the conclusion that the differences are really much less than what makes them similar.... Read More
Most popular Hong Kong travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the Hong Kong region for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Continental tests self-service boarding at Houston airport
By Dennis Schaal | July 27, 2010
First self-service check-in kiosks. Now self-service boarding?... Read More
European Commission clears United-Continental merger, but no hint of it on merger website
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European Commission clears United-Continental merger, but no hint of it on merger website
By Dennis Schaal | July 27, 2010
The proposed United Airlines-Continental Airlines merger is proceeding apace: the European Commission cleared the marriage and expressed no competitive concerns.... Read More
Quno rail search and booking site launches in Beta
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Quno rail search and booking site launches in Beta
By Kevin May | July 27, 2010
New rail travel technology provider SilverRail has not only come out of stealth mode today but is also throwing its consumer-facing train booking site open for testing.... Read More
Forrester: Location-based services not ready for most marketers
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Forrester: Location-based services not ready for most marketers
By Dennis Schaal | July 27, 2010
Do you want to market those girl getaways through Foursquare, Gowalla or Loopt?... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - July 24 2010
By Kevin May | July 27, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - SilverRail
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TLabs Showcase - SilverRail
By Kevin May | July 27, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring UK-based rail booking technology provider SilverRail.... Read More
Web service launches to reimburse travellers for rain or lack of sun
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Web service launches to reimburse travellers for rain or lack of sun
By Kevin May | July 27, 2010
Meteobonus, a new online service to reward travellers during holiday wash-outs or an abundance of dark clouds, has its first industry partner in SmartWings.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
MakeMyTrip, India online travel agency, files for initial public offering on Nasdaq
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MakeMyTrip, India online travel agency, files for initial public offering on Nasdaq
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
MakeMyTrip, the dominant online travel agency in India, filed for an initial public offering and hopes to raise up to $100 million for geographic expansion, strategic investments or acquisitions, and technology enhancements.... Read More
Swiftrank says it launched largest online travel network -- just like that
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Swiftrank says it launched largest online travel network -- just like that
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
It's tough starting a travel website. But, what about launching 11,700 English-language online travel websites, plus sub-domains in Spanish and Chinese?... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Rand McNally integrates Tripology, launches hotel search
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Rand McNally integrates Tripology, launches hotel search
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
Rand McNally is plotting to launch a series of new Web-based travel services.... Read More