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Google-ITA Software deal: Schmidt vague on whether flight metasearch is in the works

By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010

With an agreement to buy ITA Software signed, Google's Eric Schmidt isn't saying whether the new flight-search product it intends to develop would be a metasearch offering.... Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: how the web reacted

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

The business press, mainstream media and tech world generally goes into meltdown when Mountain View, California's most famous resident splashes out $700 million on another company.... Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: the travel ecosystem as Google now sees it

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

Google says the acquisition of ITA Software will create a "new, easier way for users to find better flight information online" - predicting that more air tickets will be sold online as a result.... Read More

Google-ITA Software deal: full statement

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

Google acquired ITA Software today for $700 million. Here is the full statement of the acquisition.... Read More

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Google agrees to buy ITA Software for $700M in cash

By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010

It's official: Google agrees to buy ITA Software for $700 million in cash.... Read More

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Expedia offers marketing support for Gulf state tourism boards

By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010

Expedia Media will offer oil-spill impacted Gulf states free one-day advertising placements on the homepages of Expedia.com and hotels.com.... Read More

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Stats: Six hours a month spent on Facebook, plus more wild social media data

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

Some mind-boggling - and important - figures from web research and measurement firm Nielsen illustrating the reach social networks have into the lives of consumers.... Read More

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If Google acquires ITA Software and disrupts online travel might Expedia buy Kayak

By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010

If Google acquires ITA Software, then assuredly there will be a travel industry realignment and one of the consequences could be Kayak falling into Expedia Inc.'s hands.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - OptionIt

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based OptionIt.... Read More

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Directline Holidays boasts traffic and sales jump

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

Trebles all round it appears at Directline Holidays after releasing annual performance data indicating solid sales and traffic growth in 2009... Read More

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Ten tips to protect data and devices when travelling

By Viewpoints | July 1, 2010

Travellers - especially in the corporate sector - are connected to the web and other digital platforms through electronic devices more than ever before.... Read More

By PhocusWire | July 1, 2010

Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending June 26 2010.... Read More

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2010

Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending June 26 2010.... Read More

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Online travel agency group would bar cities and states from making intermediaries liable for hotel occupancy tax

By Dennis Schaal | June 30, 2010

Online travel agencies are lined up to try to bar cities from leveling hotel-occupancy taxes against intermediaries.... Read More

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American Airlines and British Airways ramping up mobile and in-flight services

By Kevin May | June 30, 2010

British Airways is basking in the relative calm waters of reconvened talks with trade unions by launching upgraded in-flight web services on its business class-only route from London to New York.... Read More

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