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Jetstar sees off Virgin threat - Top Australia travel websites, September 3 2011

By PhocusWire | September 8, 2011

A week after almost losing second place to Virgin Australia, Jetstar has rebuilt its lead in the top ten airline websites in Australia.... Read More

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Alaska Airlines launches FlyingSocial Facebook app

By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011

You've heard of "social travel" as in Gogobot and Wanderfly, but how about a subset, FlyingSocial?... Read More

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Google acquires destination content partner in Zagat

By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011

Google acquired restaurant-review specialist Zagat, saying in a blog post it "will be a cornerstone of our local offering..."... Read More

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Social media bonanza - who, why and what

By Kevin May | September 8, 2011

Social media eh? Preserve of young, digerati, metropolitan types with too much time on their hands and not enough enthusiasm for real work? Maybe not.... Read More

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American Airlines alleges Sabre organized group boycott

By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011

In addition to using the display bias card, American Airlines now alleges that Sabre "organized an unlawful group boycott against American."... Read More

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Wimdu follows through on host insurance promise

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2011

Wimdu has introduced a global insurance policy for its hosts which will take effect from the beginning of October... Read More

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Amtrak goes the Hipmunk route with claims of exclusive deal

By Dennis Schaal | September 8, 2011

Now it's trains versus planes on Hipmunk.... Read More

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Understanding payment pain points in the travel industry

By Viewpoints | September 8, 2011

Travel agents, bookers and consumers alike should start reconsidering their payments options when booking travel products like flights, trains and accommodation.... Read More

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Travelshake aims to give a helping hand with social media

By Kevin May | September 8, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Ireland-based Travelshake, a social media database for travel and tourism businesses around the world.... Read More

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Airline duo win three quarter share - Top New Zealand websites, September 3 2011

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2011

Air New Zealand's web brands and Jetstar have secured a massive 70% share of the entire airline category in New Zealand.... Read More

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IMGuest launches premium social service for hotels

By Dennis Schaal | September 7, 2011

IMGuest, a social network for business travelers focused on their hotels stays, introduced a premium service for hotels.... Read More

Delta Air Lines brings Wi-Fi to regional jet service

By Dennis Schaal | September 7, 2011

With what Delta Air Lines claims as a "first" today, perhaps Wi-Fi on commercial regional jets will play catch-up with mainline service.... Read More

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Expedia adds to major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 3 2011

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2011

Expedia has almost a 10% market share lead over Flight Network in the top ten travel websites in Canada this week.... Read More

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Eight cardinal sins of online customer service in travel

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 7, 2011

Web brands are often slammed for their poor customer service - and the travel sector is no exception.... Read More

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How Google Apps can help skinny startups and big travel brands

By Viewpoints | September 7, 2011

Forget Google and its push into the travel industry for a moment - less talked about is its drive to define how companies handle their web logistics.... Read More

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