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Viator tours go mobile with differentiated iPhone and iPad apps

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Viator introduced versions 1.0 of its iPhone and iPad apps, and also did a lot of work behind-the-scenes making changes that users of the iPhone app, in particular, can take advantage of.... Read More

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Expedia steps up Chinese push with eLong investment

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

Expedia has increased its stake its Chinese online travel agency eLong to 56% and revealed a partnership with Chinese web and mobile tech firm Tencent Holdings.... Read More

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Top travel websites in the UK - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2011

Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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Google Earth gets Travel Game from ex-Orbitz CEO

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

Jeff Katz, the founding CEO of Orbitz and current top guy at Nextag, unveiled a social travel game which uses Google Earth as a gameboard.... Read More

Tnooz Nuggets - Mon 16 May 2011

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2011

In today's edition: BCD brings forth Travix, TripAdvisor extends Excellence scheme, 101Holidays unveils 101FamilyHolidays, CarRentals apps into Facebook.... Read More

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Bing socializes travel search results with likes and friends nearby

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

You're going to see some familiar faces in your Bing search results for flights, hotels and destinations.... Read More

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Travelzoo onto something as Local Deals service soars in Europe

By Kevin May | May 16, 2011

Trebles all round at Travelzoo after figures released today illustrated the decision to get into the Local Deals wave in the middle of 2010 is paying off.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Canada - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 16, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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British Airways moving into the spotlight over distribution model

By Kevin May | May 16, 2011

British Airways is under the microscope over its distribution strategy as GDS negotiations start to appear on the horizon and sister carrier American Airlines continues to push the direct-connect model.... Read More

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PGA National Resort fees allegedly out of bounds

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

Some golfers and guests apparently feel that the PGA National Resort should take a mulligan and compensate them for alleged inadequate disclosure of mandatory resort fees.... Read More

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You do not have to be mad to run one of these travel startups, but it helps

By Alex Bainbridge | May 16, 2011

So, you have been to a conference, spotted a supposed gap in the travel industry and now you want to create a startup to fill that gap. Great, happy days!... Read More

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TripAdvisor review system added to rental site, includes guest verification

By Kevin May | May 16, 2011

TripAdvisor-owned Holiday Lettings has included user reviews on the site from today, but with an important twist: homeowners can verify the guest stayed at the property.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Beach.com

By Dennis Schaal | May 16, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based global travel services platform Beach.com.... Read More

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Tours and activities GDS Unaira ends operations

By Kevin May | May 16, 2011

Despite the growing profile of web-based systems to push tours and activities, destination GDS Unaira has decided to close its doors.... Read More

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Hotel pricing - Middle East - May to July 2011

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2011

Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in the Middle East.... Read More

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