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Five reasons why holiday rentals are becoming mini-hotels
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Five reasons why holiday rentals are becoming mini-hotels
By Viewpoints | August 26, 2010
Due to the recent economic downfall guests are searching for alternative accommodation products for their leisure travel.... Read More
LateRooms and the saucy affiliate scandal
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LateRooms and the saucy affiliate scandal
By Kevin May | August 26, 2010
TUI Travel-owned LateRooms has admitted a major communication error which exposed hundreds of affiliate addresses, including those belonging to a London escort agency.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - August 21 2010
By PhocusWire | August 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending August 21 2010.... Read More
Part Three of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
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Part Three of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
By Tim Hughes | August 26, 2010
Part Three: Start collecting data. All of it. Every single piece you can.... Read More
Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
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Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
OnHolidayGroup launched Google Bypass this week in a bid to reward Facebook users with a commission for travel leads, instead of paying advertising fees to Google.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - August 21 2010
By PhocusWire | August 25, 2010
Most popular travel sites in New Zealand for the week ending August 21 2010.... Read More
Travel blogger sues US Customs, warns industry of liability
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Travel blogger sues US Customs, warns industry of liability
By Dennis Schaal | August 25, 2010
Travel blogger Edward Hasbrouck sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alleging the agency violated the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act when it withheld copies of his travel records.... Read More
1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
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1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 25, 2010
Sometimes I feel like a giant lab rat online - in a maze with a bunch of super beings observing my every move and then controlling what I can and cannot do.... Read More
Cleartrip unclutters its homepage with redesign
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Cleartrip unclutters its homepage with redesign
By Dennis Schaal | August 25, 2010
Simplicity is a trend in travel website redesigns and India-based online travel agency Cleartrip is experimenting with an uncluttered new look.... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - August 21 2010
By PhocusWire | August 25, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending August 21 2010.... Read More
New FareCompare app uses Apple push notifications
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New FareCompare app uses Apple push notifications
By Dennis Schaal | August 25, 2010
A new FareCompare iPhone app, When-to-Fly Airfare Alerts, treats user-requested price drops like breaking news.... Read More
Flight delays on a map and other coffee-break eye candy
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Flight delays on a map and other coffee-break eye candy
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
Air traffic group EuroControl came into its own as a customer-facing service - as well as central industry body - during the volcanic ash debacle in April this year.... Read More
Part Two of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
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Part Two of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
By Tim Hughes | August 25, 2010
Part Two: Start monitoring social media, make it a customer service and marketing priority.... Read More
CarTrawler picks up global technology package for Dollar
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CarTrawler picks up global technology package for Dollar
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
Dollar Thrifty is rolling out a major programme of improvements across its sites outside of the US following a deal signed with Dublin-based CarTrawler.... Read More
NileGuide integrates Localyte as travel query model grows
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NileGuide integrates Localyte as travel query model grows
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
NileGuide has integrated recent acquisition Localyte into its main platform, allowing users to ask questions from companies and individuals in a destination.... Read More