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Expedia, American Express -- When travel research perfectly aligns with business goals
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
You have to love it -- or maybe not -- when travel research released separately today by Expedia and American Express almost reads like an advertisement for their respective offerings.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
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TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Netherlands-based travel ticket exchange site Re-Ticket.com.... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
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You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
By Glenn Gruber | July 21, 2010
Ever since the Open AXIS Group burst upon the scene to much fanfare two weeks ago, the question is whether the new organization will be a force for good in the travel industry or a new resident on the Death Star.... Read More
Why Flipboard is a game-changer for travel
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2010
Many marketing managers and business developments managers have invested money and reputation by advocating social networks as means of marketing.... Read More
Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
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Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Mobile travel app provider Movitas is celebrating today after securing a $3 million investment from a group of private investors.... Read More
Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
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Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Six weeks after revealing a new revenue stream for the company, Everytrail has officially opened the doors on its travel guide shop and unveiled Fodor's as launch partner.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
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Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2010
President Obama revealed today the federal government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from "indirect sources," such as federal-employee travel and commuting, 13% by 2020.... Read More
iQueue: a mobile service to help travellers that hate queuing
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iQueue: a mobile service to help travellers that hate queuing
By Kevin May | July 20, 2010
Wonderfully inventive idea from an individual in Canada who wanted to solve the age-old problem of alleviating boredom for travellers waiting to enter tourist attractions.... Read More
InterContinental: First major hotel company to launch Android app
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InterContinental: First major hotel company to launch Android app
By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2010
InterContinental Hotels Group claims it's the "first major hotel company" to roll out an Android app.... Read More
Qantas overhauls passenger check-in and luggage system with RFID technology
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Qantas overhauls passenger check-in and luggage system with RFID technology
By Kevin May | July 20, 2010
Australia-based long haul airline Qantas has released details of a new project to automate check-in, boarding and luggage tracking using RFID technology.... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Behavior modification? Priceline tweaks mobile app for last-minute car rentals
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Behavior modification? Priceline tweaks mobile app for last-minute car rentals
By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2010
Priceline integrated last-minute car-rental bidding and booking capability into its rebranded Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator app for the iPhone and iPod touch.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Kukunu
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TLabs Showcase - Kukunu
By Kevin May | July 20, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring UK-based trip planning site Kukunu.... Read More