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ResponsibleTravel site crosses the Atlantic, becomes ResponsibleVacation
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ResponsibleTravel site crosses the Atlantic, becomes ResponsibleVacation
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
Almost ten years after launching a travel website targeting environmentally concious consumers, ResponsibleTravel has finally given US users their own operation.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - GateGuru
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TLabs Showcase - GateGuru
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based GateGuru.... Read More
Part Two of Four: TripAdvisor CEO explains link policy, feels the hotel love
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Part Two of Four: TripAdvisor CEO explains link policy, feels the hotel love
By Dennis Schaal | June 25, 2010
While some may refer to one aspect of TripAdvisor's Business Listings' practices as LinkGate, CEO Stephen Kaufer counters that TripAdvisor is "not selling any SEO juice."... Read More
HomeAway and TripAdvisor ready to fight over lucrative land
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HomeAway and TripAdvisor ready to fight over lucrative land
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
HomeAway hit back quickly today after seeing TripAdvisor become a new and potentially powerful rival on the European stage as well as in its back yard of North America.... Read More
Ten things everyone should know about affiliate marketing in travel
By Viewpoints | June 25, 2010
Around for years, but the often-neglected - in terms of profile - world of affiliate marketing remains one of the fastest growing and efficient areas in online advertising, especially in travel.... Read More
Travelport IPO resurrection gaining momentum, New York replaces London
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Travelport IPO resurrection gaining momentum, New York replaces London
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
Way back in February 2010, just ten days after Travelport ditched its IPO on the London Stock Exchange, finance folk in the US predicted a return to the idea later in the year.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - June 19 2010
By PhocusWire | June 24, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending June 19 2010.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - June 19 2010
By PhocusWire | June 24, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending June 19 2010.... Read More
Web agency accidently posts Travelport agency project screenshots on Facebook
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Web agency accidently posts Travelport agency project screenshots on Facebook
By Kevin May | June 24, 2010
Travelport has talked about its Universal Desktop project for an eternity, but just a few months remain until agents around the world can start playing with it.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - TravelSpec
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TLabs Showcase - TravelSpec
By Kevin May | June 24, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Manchester, UK-based TravelSpec.... Read More
Deficit-hit and a green-inspired governments consider new technology over travel
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Deficit-hit and a green-inspired governments consider new technology over travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | June 24, 2010
One of the most venerable organizations in the green movement has published an interesting report on the UK government's travel trends.... Read More
Part One of Four: TripAdvisor boss not sold on Google Travel
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Part One of Four: TripAdvisor boss not sold on Google Travel
By Dennis Schaal | June 24, 2010
Stephen Kaufer, the top guy at TripAdvisor, isn't ready to coronate Google as the king of online travel.... Read More
Mobile service for parents to keep an eye on the kids during Gap Year
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Mobile service for parents to keep an eye on the kids during Gap Year
By Kevin May | June 24, 2010
Location software developer Ubitrac is launching a system for young travellers to keep in touch with family and important services during extended stays overseas.... Read More
HomeAway launches language sites for BedAndBreakfast in Europe
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HomeAway launches language sites for BedAndBreakfast in Europe
By Kevin May | June 24, 2010
Clearly an important week in the holiday rental marketplace - as TripAdvisor snaps up HolidayLettings in the UK, HomeAway's BedandBreakfast is rolling out across Europe.... Read More
TripAdvisor eyes European rental business, buys HolidayLettings in the UK
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TripAdvisor eyes European rental business, buys HolidayLettings in the UK
By Kevin May | June 24, 2010
TripAdvisor is making a serious and its first move into the European holiday rental business this week after confirming the acquisition of UK business HolidayLettings.... Read More