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Farelogix video: Full content deals bad for travel agencies
By Dennis Schaal | September 2, 2010
Executives at global distribution systems lose years of sleep worrying whether they will sign airlines to full-content deals in the next round of negotiations, but, in a new video, Farelogix argues that these agreements actually are bad for travel agencies.... Read More
Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
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Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2010
Okay, so we now know plenty about Google, ITA Software and that acquisition story. But is it important?... Read More
Travelport points finger at airlines over ancillary development
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Travelport points finger at airlines over ancillary development
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 2, 2010
The debate over ancillary services and who is responsible for developing relevant technology for it appears to have taken another twist this week.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - August 28 2010
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending August 28 2010.... Read More
Hostelworld opts for Skyscanner with first flight ride
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Hostelworld opts for Skyscanner with first flight ride
By Kevin May | September 2, 2010
Dublin-based budget accommodation giant Hostelworld is making its first foray into providing flight search facilities by partnering with metasearch site Skyscanner.... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - August 28 2010
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending August 28 2010.... Read More
Google: US mobile travel bookers use browsers over apps
By Dennis Schaal | September 1, 2010
A Google survey shows that U.S. mobile users opted to use browsers over mobile apps when they book travel.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia talks to US Justice Department
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Google-ITA Software deal: Expedia talks to US Justice Department
By Dennis Schaal | September 1, 2010
Expedia Inc. talked with the U.S. Justice Dept., expressing its concerns about the pending Google-ITA deal, and is mulling whether to actively oppose the agreement.... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - August 28 2010
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending August 28 2010.... Read More
Philippines low cost carrier to unbundle fares with Sabre
By Dennis Schaal | September 1, 2010
Airphil Express plans on unbundling its fare structure with ancillary services and self-service options now that it has extended its 2009 technology partnership with Sabre Airline Solutions.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Major European headache surfaces
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Google-ITA Software deal: Major European headache surfaces
By Kevin May | September 1, 2010
Google could be facing a series of awkward regulatory hurdles in Europe even if its acquisition of ITA Software is approved by US antitrust officials.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - August 28 2010
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending August 28 2010.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - JumpFlight
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TLabs Showcase - JumpFlight
By Kevin May | September 1, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Stuttgart, Germany-based air ticket exchange system JumpFlight.... Read More
Lonely Planet plugs tech jobs via video, but two key staffers go
By Kevin May | September 1, 2010
Pretty commonplace for companies these days to produce a video clip to outline how wonderful it can be to take a job within the organisation.... Read More
iPad and other cool tech: killing the downtime of travellers?
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iPad and other cool tech: killing the downtime of travellers?
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | September 1, 2010
I recently caught up with Benson Puah, the man who runs the Esplanade-Theatres On the Bay, to see if technology is intruding into his world of live events.... Read More