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NY Governor signs into law measure opposed by vacation rental owners
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NY Governor signs into law measure opposed by vacation rental owners
By Dennis Schaal | July 24, 2010
New York Governor David Paterson signed into law yesterday a measure that bans vacation rentals of less than 30 days in some New York City buildings.... Read More
The Week in Travel Tech - Rows almighty, Flipboard ecstasy, happy queuing
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The Week in Travel Tech - Rows almighty, Flipboard ecstasy, happy queuing
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2010
Seven days when the battle in Google's new marketplace intensified, Flipboard wooed the tech world and the simple yet genius iQueue reached the head of the line.... Read More
HomeAway founder believes NY governor set to veto controversial vacation rental bill
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HomeAway founder believes NY governor set to veto controversial vacation rental bill
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
HomeAway co-founder Carl Shepherd says "sources on the ground" indicate that New York Governor David Paterson plans to veto a bill that would bar vacation rentals in New York City for durations of less than 30 days.... Read More
Alaska Airlines tests satellite guidance technology for fuel-efficient landings
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
While a lot of aviation focus on getting greener revolves around cleaner fuel, Alaska Airlines is testing more-efficient landing procedures.... Read More
Survey: What do people do with their smartphones when travelling?
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Survey: What do people do with their smartphones when travelling?
By Kevin May | July 23, 2010
Ever wondered what business people do with their smartphones and tablet devices when on-the-road? Okay, maybe not, then. But Egnyte has tried to find out.... Read More
JetBlue thanks Sabre for Even More Legroom tweaks, El Al interline pact
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JetBlue thanks Sabre for Even More Legroom tweaks, El Al interline pact
By Dennis Schaal | July 23, 2010
The JetBlue-Sabre romance was in full bloom for all to see yesterday.... Read More
Ten things you should know about HTML5
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Ten things you should know about HTML5
By Viewpoints | July 23, 2010
HTML5 is the next major revision of the HTML standard. Like its immediate predecessors, HTML5 is a standard for structuring and presenting content on the web.... Read More
Best place to lose your luggage: Bermuda
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Best place to lose your luggage: Bermuda
By Kevin May | July 23, 2010
LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda is the unlikely location for the launch of a new electronic luggage tracing system by air industry technology firm SITA... Read More
Most popular Hong Kong travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the Hong Kong region for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Brokepacker
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TLabs Showcase - Brokepacker
By Kevin May | July 23, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Australia-based backpacking deals site Brokepacker.... Read More
Most popular Australia travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Concur clients can book Amtrak, compare train and air fares
By Dennis Schaal | July 22, 2010
Concur says its Cliqbook Travel and Travel & Expense clients can now compare rail and air options in one display and book Amtrak routes across the country.... Read More
Five tips to avoid getting scammed by travel agents
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Five tips to avoid getting scammed by travel agents
By Viewpoints | July 22, 2010
No one wants to get scammed, especially when they’re planning a holiday. However, travel scams are all too common these days, partly due to the nature of the travel industry.... Read More
TravelClick digital marketing unit to get larger offices in Baltimore
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TravelClick digital marketing unit to get larger offices in Baltimore
By Dennis Schaal | July 22, 2010
Despite the hotel industry's struggles, TravelClick is getting ready this Fall to move its Digital Agency Solutions unit to larger offices in Baltimore, Md.... Read More
London Gatwick Airport swoons over Twitter, but will not show tweets
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London Gatwick Airport swoons over Twitter, but will not show tweets
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
Plenty of gushing praise elsewhere for London Gatwick Airport today as customer service bosses encourage passengers to share their experiences of the airport on Twitter.... Read More