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Workflow interruptus --Continental delays Wi-Fi installations
By Dennis Schaal | June 10, 2010
While competitors speed installation of onboard Wi-Fi, Continental Airlines, busy getting its merger act together with United Airlines, has postponed plans to offer Internet access in the air while it sorts things out.... Read More
TripAdvisor defends link policy on Business Listings, not search engine-friendly
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TripAdvisor defends link policy on Business Listings, not search engine-friendly
By Kevin May | June 10, 2010
The core principle behind the paid-for Business Listing service on TripAdvisor is that it gives a hotel the chance to showcase its services to a wider audience.... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - June 5 2010
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending June 5 2010.... Read More
Expedia deploys Google Streetview for new hotel search system
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Expedia deploys Google Streetview for new hotel search system
By Kevin May | June 10, 2010
Expedia is taking hotel search and user experience extremely seriously it appears with the launch of a new system that combines search, maps and Google Streetview.... Read More
TripWare introduces ad-free website with air booking fee
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TripWare introduces ad-free website with air booking fee
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2010
TripWare says it knows what road warriors hate: travel websites full of advertising and pre-checked travel extras.... Read More
Audi takes car travel to the next level with new technology called Travolution
By Kevin May | June 9, 2010
Even car manufacturers are eager to explore the possibilities of marrying travel with advanced technology - and German giant Audi is no exception as a project known as Travolution demonstrates.... Read More
JackRabbit Systems raises $1.3 million for hotel search engine
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JackRabbit Systems raises $1.3 million for hotel search engine
By Dennis Schaal | June 9, 2010
JackRabbit Systems disclosed last month that it raised $1.3 million.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - MeetOnCruise
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TLabs Showcase - MeetOnCruise
By Kevin May | June 9, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based MeetOnCruise.... Read More
First Choice creates pre-trip customer web portal
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First Choice creates pre-trip customer web portal
By Kevin May | June 9, 2010
Neat idea from tour operator First Choice here with the launch of a microsite within its main web service that allows users to manage and prepare for their holiday.... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - June 5 2010
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending June 5 2010.... Read More
Highs of social media and lows of distribution in the Long Tail of travel
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Highs of social media and lows of distribution in the Long Tail of travel
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | June 9, 2010
Making an enjoyable yet unique travel product available to a wider audience is difficult, as tour operators are continuing to find despite use of social media.... Read More
Cloud search expert Exalead acquired by Dassault Systemes
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Cloud search expert Exalead acquired by Dassault Systemes
By Kevin May | June 9, 2010
Exalead, the French web company that built marketing-leading accommodation portal ViaMichelin, is under new ownership following its acquisition by 3D technology firm Dassault Systemes.... Read More
Travelport targets agents of any persuasion with new leisure portal
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Travelport targets agents of any persuasion with new leisure portal
By Kevin May | June 9, 2010
Travelport is attempting to enhance its GDS-neutral image by relaunching a leisure accommodation portal targeting agents regardless of the their loyalty to air content providers.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - June 5 2010
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending June 5 2010.... Read More
Orbitz CFO to retire, company cites outside board commitments
By Dennis Schaal | June 8, 2010
Orbitz Worldwide announced the "planned retirement" of CFO Marsha Williams and cited newly imposed limitations on the number of public company boards employees could serve on as the reason underlying her exit.... Read More