Metasearch

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the metasearch sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on the brands and their strategies, executives and positions in the market.

Fly.com unclutters logo with redesign
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Fly.com unclutters logo with redesign
By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2010
Fly.com has unveiled a new logo, replacing the one the flight-metasearch website launched with more than a year ago. Read More
Fly.com hopes to mirror Travelzoo global expansion programme, package holidays next
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Fly.com hopes to mirror Travelzoo global expansion programme, package holidays next
By Kevin May | May 25, 2010
Flight search site Fly.com is planning to be in the same markets occupied by parent company Travelzoo, although the order in which new categories will be added appears to have changed. Read More
Google buys online travel guide Ruba
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Google buys online travel guide Ruba
By Kevin May | May 21, 2010
Community site Ruba obviously has something different about it from the countless other travel guides on the web - demonstrated mainly by news that Google has just bought it. Read More
An abusive Google if it grabs ITA Software? Expedia is worried and not worried
By Dennis Schaal | May 20, 2010
Would Google get "abusive" if it acquires ITA Software and gains even more market power in travel? Read More
InsideTrip finally comes out of Beta with string of new features and bold statements
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InsideTrip finally comes out of Beta with string of new features and bold statements
By Kevin May | May 20, 2010
Almost two years in the making, InsideTrip has emerged from its beta testing period with what it claims is a full service search engine that incorporates many other elements of a journey. Read More
Could Google-ITA talks lead to a burst of online travel acquisitions?
By Dennis Schaal | May 19, 2010
So, what's up with the Google-ITA Software merger talks a month after they came to light? Could another suitor be trying to steal away that sexy girl from Cambridge, Mass? Read More
Priceline -- no fear and loathing about Google-ITA Software
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Priceline -- no fear and loathing about Google-ITA Software
By Dennis Schaal | May 18, 2010
Where others see potential calamity in a possible Google acquisition of ITA Software, Jeffery Boyd of Priceline sees "opportunity." Read More
Kayak updates iPhone service, integrates with GateGuru, unveils another TV ad
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Kayak updates iPhone service, integrates with GateGuru, unveils another TV ad
By Kevin May | May 15, 2010
Metasearch engine Kayak has released a new version of its Apple iPhone app with a number of additions, but most significantly including a tie-in with GateGuru. Read More
Fly.com finds increased website traffic means more fees to ITA Software
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Fly.com finds increased website traffic means more fees to ITA Software
By Dennis Schaal | May 12, 2010
Fly.com is finding that with increased traffic comes additional fees to ITA Software. Read More
If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
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If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2010
If Google buys ITA Software and cuts off ITA's contracts with travel metasearch and airline websites, will Expedia try to fill the void? Read More
Six things Google could do next in travel
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Six things Google could do next in travel
By Alex Bainbridge | May 10, 2010
Two years ago I wrote a blog post outlining the developments I would make if I were responsible for Google's travel industry strategy. Read More
Kayak buys German travel search site Swoodoo
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Kayak buys German travel search site Swoodoo
By Kevin May | May 6, 2010
Kayak has made its first major acquisition in two and a half years by snapping up German metasearch site Swoodoo for an undisclosed fee. Read More
Google unveils new search design, filters have a travel feel about them
By Kevin May | May 5, 2010
Step back and wait for the furore - Google has just released its new search page layout. Read More
Google-ITA chatter puts Kayak IPO on back burner
By Dennis Schaal | April 30, 2010
All of the commotion about a possible Google acquisition of ITA Software has been a setback to Kayak's IPO prospects. Read More
Google and ITA Software deal is HOT, originally scheduled for April-close
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Google and ITA Software deal is HOT, originally scheduled for April-close
By Kevin May | April 28, 2010
Huge speculation about Google courting ITA Software continues, but will no doubt intensify with detail suggesting the deal is expected to close this week. Read More
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