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Antitrust group warns Google-ITA Software deal could hurt wider search market
By Dennis Schaal | February 18, 2011
In chiming in about the pending Google-ITA Software deal, the American Antitrust Institute warns that... Read More
Farelogix YouTube video questions alleged deception of GDS coalitions
By Dennis Schaal | February 18, 2011
OK, Farelogix takes us to the movies again, this time questioning the alleged scare tactics of "GDS... Read More
US travel activities sales forecast to outpace leisure travel growth
By Dennis Schaal | February 17, 2011
Looking for a travel-related investment opportunity? A new PhoCusWright study points to a sizable... Read More
TripAdvisor US lodging survey: Social media budgets to rise in 2011
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TripAdvisor US lodging survey: Social media budgets to rise in 2011
By Dennis Schaal | February 17, 2011
TripAdvisor conducted its first survey of U.S. hoteliers, B&B owners and innkeepers in its database... Read More
Where does Open Allies for Airfare Transparency stand on display bias?
By Dennis Schaal | February 17, 2011
Where does the relatively new group, Open Allies for Airfare Transparency, whose members include... Read More
Concur outlines TripIt mobile integration strategy
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Concur has big plans for TripIt, the itinerary management service that it acquired Jan. 24.... Read More
Southwest Airlines officially adds TripAdvisor reviews and stealthily debuts inspiration pages
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Southwest Airlines officially adds TripAdvisor reviews and stealthily debuts inspiration pages
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Southwest Airlines announced improvements to its hotel pages, adding TripAdvisor ratings and reviews,... Read More
Orbitz: Kayak and American Airlines fights hurt financial results
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide's separate disputes with Kayak and American Airlines impacted the bottom line in the... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
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TLabs Showcase - Rentmix
By Dennis Schaal | February 16, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based vacation rental search engine Rentmix.... Read More
Expedia hotel margins increased as hotels struggled in 2009
By Dennis Schaal | February 15, 2011
It's common wisdom that hotels increase the margins they give to online travel agencies during tough... Read More
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