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Web service launches to reimburse travellers for rain or lack of sun
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Web service launches to reimburse travellers for rain or lack of sun
By Kevin May | July 27, 2010
Meteobonus, a new online service to reward travellers during holiday wash-outs or an abundance of dark clouds, has its first industry partner in SmartWings.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
MakeMyTrip, India online travel agency, files for initial public offering on Nasdaq
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MakeMyTrip, India online travel agency, files for initial public offering on Nasdaq
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
MakeMyTrip, the dominant online travel agency in India, filed for an initial public offering and hopes to raise up to $100 million for geographic expansion, strategic investments or acquisitions, and technology enhancements.... Read More
Swiftrank says it launched largest online travel network -- just like that
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Swiftrank says it launched largest online travel network -- just like that
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
It's tough starting a travel website. But, what about launching 11,700 English-language online travel websites, plus sub-domains in Spanish and Chinese?... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Rand McNally integrates Tripology, launches hotel search
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Rand McNally integrates Tripology, launches hotel search
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
Rand McNally is plotting to launch a series of new Web-based travel services.... Read More
Standard message: Sabre, Amadeus, Travelport step in line over Open Axis
By Dennis Schaal | July 26, 2010
To a great extent, the global distribution systems, usually cutthroat competitors, are speaking with one voice -- literally -- about a new standards body.... Read More
HomeAway turns attention to London after New York rental woe
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HomeAway turns attention to London after New York rental woe
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Holiday rental specialist HomeAway has brushed itself down after disappointing news over rental policy in New York and is now pushing London as a vacation hotspot.... Read More
Most popular UK travel websites - July 24 2010
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending July 24 2010.... Read More
Two groups promoting standards in travel technology is A Good Thing for everyone
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Two groups promoting standards in travel technology is A Good Thing for everyone
By Viewpoints | July 26, 2010
Today’s travel industry demands innovation to compete and the addition of Open Axis will not result in different standards, but will dovetail with OpenTravel Alliance to enhance the industry’s ability to react.... Read More
Priceline begins switching global car hire partners to TravelJigsaw
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Priceline begins switching global car hire partners to TravelJigsaw
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Priceline is wasting little time making the most of its recent acquisition, online car hire firm TravelJigsaw, transferring control from current partners to the new system.... Read More
Cheeky Total Travel ad highlights dangers of poor travel planning
By Kevin May | July 26, 2010
Amusing new web and TV ad from the Yahoo-backed Total Travel website in Australia, warning travellers about ensuring they have planned their trip properly.... Read More
Why a transparent web is better for travel than central control
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Why a transparent web is better for travel than central control
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | July 26, 2010
Fragmentation is a complete anathema to centrally controlled distribution systems. Indeed, the web undone a lot of central controlling players within industries that depended on them.... Read More
In defence of travel game-changer Flipboard
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In defence of travel game-changer Flipboard
By Viewpoints | July 26, 2010
The Flipboard is much more than about sorting and presenting our social network feeds in a beautiful form.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: Google gets a mobile travel app, courtesy of ITA
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Google-ITA Software deal: Google gets a mobile travel app, courtesy of ITA
By Kevin May | July 25, 2010
Business as usual at ITA Software as it releases a mobile travel search application for iPhone users and available for integration with client systems.... Read More