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Amadeus opens up code to third parties, promises revolution in travel app development

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2012

As claims go, this one seems pretty big. Amadeus says its code library, which it is opening up to third party developers, will revolutionise the way travel companies build new user interfaces. Read More

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Travel app experience ahead of online equivalent says website study

By Linda Fox | July 20, 2012

The latest findings from the eTravel Benchmark report shed some light on how mobile applications are faring against the online presence of travel brands Read More

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Data use rankings for iPhone travel booking apps [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Sean O'Neil | July 19, 2012

A ranking of the travel booking mobile apps used at least once by US iPhone users in June 2012 is led by Kayak, in a new infographic supplied by Onavo, a maker of apps for data compression and... Read More

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Google sees last minute travel queries go mobile, desktop takes a dive

By Linda Fox | July 19, 2012

Google has recorded quite a spike in queries for last minute travel products from mobile devices in recent months Read More

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What Else? Stay.com mobilises, MakeMyTrip iPhone first, Datalex-Aer Lingus, HotelREZ distribution

By PhocusWire | July 12, 2012

Stay.com unleashes city guide apps, MakeMyTrip claims India first, Datalex extends Aer Lingus partnership, HotelREZ-Nexus sales platform... What else is going on in the world of travel tech... Read More

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CarTrawler packages up tech into Facebook app

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2012

CarTrawler is opening up social media retailing for travel companies via a Facebook application based on its open source technology Read More

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British Airways and the Know Me saga: Should companies run image checks on customers?

By Sean O'Neil | July 9, 2012

British Airways has created a stir with its plan to run identity checks on "very important" business passengers. Read More

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conTgo goes forth with app for corporates encompassing SoLoMo

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2012

The corporate travel world has been striving recently to make tools for the road traveller more like what they're used to using in the leisure world Read More

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Airlines prioritising mobile in next three years, improving passenger service tops list

By Linda Fox | June 29, 2012

Airlines are using mobile applications across the business and continue to make mobile investment a priority for the next three years. Read More

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Mozio tries to soften the hardest part of the journey -- airport to hotel

By Dennis Schaal | June 15, 2012

Right on time, like a shuttle bus arriving at the hotel with punctuality, US-based startup Mozio sets out to be an airport transportation search engine, enabling travelers to efficiently navigate their... Read More

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Can a picture really be worth a 1,000 words?

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2012

Here's a quirky application which was developed to help travellers get round the language barrier Read More

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HotelTonight slam dunks with $23M in funding

By Kevin May | June 5, 2012

Same-day hotel booking for mobiles, HotelTonight, appears to be validating the model further by securing $23 million in Series C funding in an investment round led by US Venture Partners. Read More

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Gen Y versus corporate travel policy - stalemate in an online travel world

By Linda Fox | June 1, 2012

Gen Y workers are by definition online, mobile and demanding. So, what’s the problem – a dynamic, flexible and tech savvy workforce has got to be a good thing, hasn’t it? Read More

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iCloud Photo Stream exposes Disney Cruise crew member in missing iPhone caper

By Dennis Schaal | May 29, 2012

There is, pardon the expression, a "takeaway" if you are snapping photos with a stolen iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or even Apple TV -- iCloud Photo Stream may sync you in the end. Read More