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NileGuide introduces global events for online trip-planning
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NileGuide introduces global events for online trip-planning
By Dennis Schaal | July 22, 2010
Do you want to plan a trip around the Helsinki City Marathon next month?... Read More
VisitBritain blames mobile spam messages sent to US students on third party
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VisitBritain blames mobile spam messages sent to US students on third party
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
VisitBritain is at the centre of a potential class action in the US following complaints from students about alleged spam SMS messages being sent to mobiles.... Read More
Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
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Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
Interesting data from a joint study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks outlining the top earners in the airline industry when it comes to ancillary revenue.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
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Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
Rent-A-Wreck used OpenTravel XML schema to hook up to Kayak about a year ago and will soon use the same type of interface to connect to CarRentalExpress.com, a spokesman says.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Expedia, American Express -- When travel research perfectly aligns with business goals
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
You have to love it -- or maybe not -- when travel research released separately today by Expedia and American Express almost reads like an advertisement for their respective offerings.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
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TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Netherlands-based travel ticket exchange site Re-Ticket.com.... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
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You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
By Glenn Gruber | July 21, 2010
Ever since the Open AXIS Group burst upon the scene to much fanfare two weeks ago, the question is whether the new organization will be a force for good in the travel industry or a new resident on the Death Star.... Read More
Why Flipboard is a game-changer for travel
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2010
Many marketing managers and business developments managers have invested money and reputation by advocating social networks as means of marketing.... Read More
Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
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Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Mobile travel app provider Movitas is celebrating today after securing a $3 million investment from a group of private investors.... Read More
Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
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Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Six weeks after revealing a new revenue stream for the company, Everytrail has officially opened the doors on its travel guide shop and unveiled Fodor's as launch partner.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
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Obama calls for less government travel -- How should travel industry respond?
By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2010
President Obama revealed today the federal government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from "indirect sources," such as federal-employee travel and commuting, 13% by 2020.... Read More