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No ripples at Expedia for now as Diller resigns as IAC CEO
By Dennis Schaal | December 2, 2010
Calling it a "turning point," Barry Diller revealed that Liberty Media is no longer an investor in IAC and that he resigned from his CEO position.... Read More
Apple iTravel now sets its sights on cruise holidays
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Apple iTravel now sets its sights on cruise holidays
By Kevin May | December 2, 2010
Make no mistake, Apple is taking the travel sector VERY SERIOUSLY with its ideas for iTravel.... Read More
Trust International to take on Pegasus, SynXis on their home turf
By Dennis Schaal | December 2, 2010
Hotel CRS and distribution provider Trust International, headquartered in Frankfurt, is putting new focus on the U.S. market, where it hopes to better compete against Pegasus Solutions and Sabre Hospitality's SynXis.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Plnnr
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TLabs Showcase - Plnnr
By Kevin May | December 2, 2010
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Israel-based trip planning service Plnnr.... Read More
Teletext Holidays in major overhaul, web TV and iPad apps arrive
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Teletext Holidays in major overhaul, web TV and iPad apps arrive
By Kevin May | December 2, 2010
Teletext Holidays will unveil a radically different website this week as well as its first foray into iPad appland and a web TV service.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - November 27 2010
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending November 27 2010.... Read More
American Express Travel App taps TripIt, GateGuru and SeatExpert
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American Express Travel App taps TripIt, GateGuru and SeatExpert
By Dennis Schaal | December 1, 2010
American Express launched iPhone and Blackberry apps in partnership with TripIt, GateGuru and SeatExpert.... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - November 27 2010
By PhocusWire | December 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending November 27 2010.... Read More
Extremely clever time-lapse mashup of aircraft manoeuvres
By Kevin May | December 1, 2010
Watch and enjoy. GE has put together an amazing time-lapse video of aircraft arriving and departing from various airports.... Read More
Finnish travel agencies on Amadeus may start the standards race
By Dennis Schaal | December 1, 2010
With airline optional services -- bag fees and premium seats -- all the rage, travel agents in Finland connected to the Amadeus GDS may the first to settle these transactions using a new IATA standard, the Electronic Miscellaneous Document.... Read More
Southwest Airlines, Rearden Commerce focus on their million
By Dennis Schaal | December 1, 2010
In their own ways, both Southwest Airlines and Rearden Commerce had the one million mark in their sights.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - TripTelevision
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TLabs Showcase - TripTelevision
By Kevin May | December 1, 2010
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based travel video content service TripTelevision.... Read More
MassiveGood spends $11M, attracts $200,000 in donations so far
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MassiveGood spends $11M, attracts $200,000 in donations so far
By Kevin May | December 1, 2010
MassiveGood, a global fundraising campaign backed by a string of travel companies and celebrities, has raised less than a quarter of a million dollars in six months.... Read More
Orbitz for Business plan for American Airlines termination -- offline bookings
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Orbitz for Business plan for American Airlines termination -- offline bookings
By Dennis Schaal | December 1, 2010
Orbitz for Business is telling corporate customers that they would be able to book American Airlines flights offline if the airline removes its fares from Orbitz Worldwide.... Read More
Lucky 13 online services and applications for travellers
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Lucky 13 online services and applications for travellers
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2010
Business or leisure, travel is a well-connected world these days. But what services and products can travellers use to ensure they make the most of the web, stay in touch with the rest of the world and work effectively?... Read More