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Tnooz-Amadeus FREE webinar: 2011 - Where we've been, where we're going

By PhocusWire | June 9, 2011

We are now six months into 2011, a perfect time for a reality check on some of the big conversations taking place in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More

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Behold the hotel room of the future, includes virtual hanky panky

By Kevin May | June 9, 2011

UK-based budget accommodation chain Travelodge recently commissioned futurologist Ian Pearson to predict what guests would be likely experience in hotel rooms in 2030. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - SpotWorld

By Dennis Schaal | June 8, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based recommendation and planning engine for mobile, SpotWorld. Read More

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Despite Google Offers and Groupon IPO, Travelzoo stands fast on Local Deals

By Dennis Schaal | June 3, 2011

Google has introduced a beta of Google Offers and Groupon teamed with Expedia and is poised for an IPO, but in the face of this flash-sales frenzy, Travelzoo believes its own approach will be "very... Read More

Groupon files IPO documents with travel a central part of its strategy

By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011

A day after Groupon unveiled plans for Groupon Getaways with Expedia, the flash sales site filed a registration statement for a $750 million initial public offering with travel as a key part of its... Read More

Kayak sees 85 percent chance of IPO, takes GAAP loss due to SideStep charge

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Kayak now pegs its chances of proceeding with an initial public offering at 85%, which is up from a 60% likelihood articulated two months ago. Read More

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Switzerland Tourism Facebook campaign comes just in time to save your marriage

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Considering the havoc that the mobile revolution is creating in marriages and other relationships, Switzerland Tourism's new Facebook campaign comes in the nick of time. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - TripLingo

By Dennis Schaal | May 26, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based mobile translation service TripLingo. Read More

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W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels

By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011

W Hotels debuted an iPhone app which enables you to book a room, order room service, send a message through the app to request "anything else," and view special offers. Read More

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MasterCard uses Yapta for airfare tracking service

By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2011

MasterCard Worldwide launched MasterCard PriceAssure, a program, powered by Yapta, which enables travelers to track airfare price drops and get credits. Read More

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TripAtlas discards Flash for speedy load times

By Dennis Schaal | May 5, 2011

If you navigate around travel-research site TripAtlas.com, you'll find the pages loading mighty fast. Read More

Kayak IPO update: Execs to retain control, ITA Software alternatives inadequate

By Dennis Schaal | March 9, 2011

If Kayak can pull off its proposed initial public offering, its executive officers and directors would still control the company. Read More

Kayak secret weapon in Google Travel competition -- innovation velocity

By Dennis Schaal | March 2, 2011

Can Kayak compete with Google if, as expected, Google gets more involved in the travel industry? Read More

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Expedia company gives HomeAway an Android app assist

By Dennis Schaal | February 22, 2011

HomeAway introduced its free vacation rental search Android app, which was developed by Mobiata, the company Expedia acquired in November. Read More

Expedia on mobile, Asia-Pacific expansion, Google Places, American Airlines

By Dennis Schaal | February 10, 2011

Expedia, which operates Expedia-branded points of sale in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India, plans to launch five to eight new country sites in Asia-Pacific in 2011. Read More

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