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Google declares its 25 best uses of YouTube by travel companies
By Kevin May | November 25, 2010
Not often you hear Google talk about its favourite X, Y or Z. It is, typically, far too sensible to favour one company over another.... Read More
Part Two of Three: A guide to traditional vs dynamic pricing in travel
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Part Two of Three: A guide to traditional vs dynamic pricing in travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 25, 2010
John Burns is one of the chaps you can always rely on to give an accurate state of the hospitality and lodging market.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Urban Digger
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TLabs Showcase - Urban Digger
By Kevin May | November 25, 2010
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based city guide publishing service Urban Digger.... Read More
Expedia says agent affiliate numbers jumped 50 percent in 12 months
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Expedia says agent affiliate numbers jumped 50 percent in 12 months
By Kevin May | November 25, 2010
A two-year old affiliate scheme by Expedia is gaining momentum across Europe, with the number of independent travel agents involved having increased by 50% in a year.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - November 20 2010
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending November 20 2010.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - November 20 2010
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending November 20 2010:... Read More
The psychology behind booking travel on the internet
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The psychology behind booking travel on the internet
By Viewpoints | November 24, 2010
People go on holiday for a variety of reasons, but research shows the kind of holiday we want is linked to our personality type.... Read More
Spirit Airlines website and reservations system goes down
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Spirit Airlines website and reservations system goes down
By Dennis Schaal | November 24, 2010
Travelers trying to access the Spirit Airlines website are having no luck this morning as the Thanksgiving holiday travel stampede is well under way.... Read More
Where are all the women in travel technology?
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Where are all the women in travel technology?
By Sarah Kennedy Ellis | November 24, 2010
As the PhoCusWright Conference came to a close last week and attendees began the trek home, I had a chance to reflect on my experiences, including participating in the inaugural Class of 35.... Read More
Part One of Three: A guide to traditional vs dynamic pricing in travel
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Part One of Three: A guide to traditional vs dynamic pricing in travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 24, 2010
Pricing in travel has always been based on the principle of re-creation of results. This affects airlines and other travel products such as hotels, cars and tours.... Read More
TravelSupermarket promises improvements, switches airport hotel and parking partner
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TravelSupermarket promises improvements, switches airport hotel and parking partner
By Kevin May | November 24, 2010
UK metasearch giant TravelSupermarket says it still has faith that there is growth in the travel sector despite revenues and visitor numbers falling again.... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - November 20 2010
By PhocusWire | November 23, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending November 20 2010.... Read More
Five major airlines on the Dell model and a bargaining chip
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Five major airlines on the Dell model and a bargaining chip
By Dennis Schaal | November 23, 2010
Five major U.S. airlines have candidly revealed their distribution strategy about optional services -- these bag and meal fees are one of the few bargaining chips the airlines have to compel global distribution systems "to reduce their unreasonably high fees."... Read More
Social media trumps email, but language is damaged the most
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Social media trumps email, but language is damaged the most
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 23, 2010
Social media is important but has its place. I still prefer email as a communication tool – even more than phones and text.... Read More
Thanksgiving travel in America [infographic]
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Thanksgiving travel in America [infographic]
By Kevin May | November 23, 2010
Expedia alumni-led Travelpost isn't saying much at all about its Big Idea, except what its logo will look like and its tagline ("experiences shared").... Read More