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Standard message: Sabre, Amadeus, Travelport step in line over Open Axis
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
To a great extent, the global distribution systems, usually cutthroat competitors, are speaking with one voice -- literally -- about a new standards body.... Read More
HomeAway turns attention to London after New York rental woe
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HomeAway turns attention to London after New York rental woe
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Holiday rental specialist HomeAway has brushed itself down after disappointing news over rental policy in New York and is now pushing London as a vacation hotspot.... Read More
Most popular UK travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Two groups promoting standards in travel technology is A Good Thing for everyone
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Two groups promoting standards in travel technology is A Good Thing for everyone
By Viewpoints | July 26, 2010
Today’s travel industry demands innovation to compete and the addition of Open Axis will not result in different standards, but will dovetail with OpenTravel Alliance to enhance the industry’s ability to react.... Read More
Priceline begins switching global car hire partners to TravelJigsaw
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Priceline begins switching global car hire partners to TravelJigsaw
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Priceline is wasting little time making the most of its recent acquisition, online car hire firm TravelJigsaw, transferring control from current partners to the new system.... Read More
Cheeky Total Travel ad highlights dangers of poor travel planning
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Amusing new web and TV ad from the Yahoo-backed Total Travel website in Australia, warning travellers about ensuring they have planned their trip properly.... Read More
Why a transparent web is better for travel than central control
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Why a transparent web is better for travel than central control
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | July 26, 2010
Fragmentation is a complete anathema to centrally controlled distribution systems. Indeed, the web undone a lot of central controlling players within industries that depended on them.... Read More
In defence of travel game-changer Flipboard
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In defence of travel game-changer Flipboard
By Viewpoints | July 26, 2010
The Flipboard is much more than about sorting and presenting our social network feeds in a beautiful form.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Google gets a mobile travel app, courtesy of ITA
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Google-ITA Software deal: Google gets a mobile travel app, courtesy of ITA
By Kevin May | July 25, 2010
Business as usual at ITA Software as it releases a mobile travel search application for iPhone users and available for integration with client systems.... Read More
NY Governor signs into law measure opposed by vacation rental owners
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NY Governor signs into law measure opposed by vacation rental owners
By Dennis Schaal | July 24, 2010
New York Governor David Paterson signed into law yesterday a measure that bans vacation rentals of less than 30 days in some New York City buildings.... Read More
The Week in Travel Tech - Rows almighty, Flipboard ecstasy, happy queuing
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The Week in Travel Tech - Rows almighty, Flipboard ecstasy, happy queuing
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2010
Seven days when the battle in Google's new marketplace intensified, Flipboard wooed the tech world and the simple yet genius iQueue reached the head of the line.... Read More
HomeAway founder believes NY governor set to veto controversial vacation rental bill
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HomeAway founder believes NY governor set to veto controversial vacation rental bill
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
HomeAway co-founder Carl Shepherd says "sources on the ground" indicate that New York Governor David Paterson plans to veto a bill that would bar vacation rentals in New York City for durations of less than 30 days.... Read More
Alaska Airlines tests satellite guidance technology for fuel-efficient landings
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
While a lot of aviation focus on getting greener revolves around cleaner fuel, Alaska Airlines is testing more-efficient landing procedures.... Read More
Survey: What do people do with their smartphones when travelling?
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Survey: What do people do with their smartphones when travelling?
By Kevin May | July 23, 2010
Ever wondered what business people do with their smartphones and tablet devices when on-the-road? Okay, maybe not, then. But Egnyte has tried to find out.... Read More
JetBlue thanks Sabre for Even More Legroom tweaks, El Al interline pact
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JetBlue thanks Sabre for Even More Legroom tweaks, El Al interline pact
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
The JetBlue-Sabre romance was in full bloom for all to see yesterday.... Read More