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Kayak ploughs ahead with international expansion as travel search gets super hot
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Kayak ploughs ahead with international expansion as travel search gets super hot
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2013
Kayak has had its thunder stolen with news of Europe-based Skyscanner's investment windfall on the... Read More
Chatting in Seattle about harnessing Big Data, defining disruption and evolving distribution
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Chatting in Seattle about harnessing Big Data, defining disruption and evolving distribution
By Nick Vivion | October 2, 2013
This week marked the second annual Travel & Technology Conference in Seattle, Washington, where a slew... Read More
Electronic payment trends for travel companies worldwide: A study
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Electronic payment trends for travel companies worldwide: A study
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
Electronic payments are becoming more popular among travel companies, yet not much has been reported... Read More
Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
Google could be nearer a resolution of some of its EU antitrust wranglings as its latest proposals... Read More
Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
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Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
Traxo, the Dallas company behind a travel organizer service, acknowledged today that it has raised... Read More
Could a European joint rail initiative finally be on track?
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Could a European joint rail initiative finally be on track?
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
*Update* - ETTSA secretary general Christoph Klenner says the Amadeus-led consortium is a study and... Read More
95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
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95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
It's rare to see a mobile usage survey that's based on a representative sample of global travelers,... Read More
Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
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Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
By Sean O'Neil | October 1, 2013
It's been four years since Mr & Mrs Smith, the UK-based luxury hotel guide, brought its information... Read More
Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
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Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
By Nick Vivion | October 1, 2013
Local knowledge has long been the Holy Grail of travel, with countless startups pledging to help users... Read More
TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
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TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2013
Launched last week, TripScanner is a browser-based, "open booking" enterprise tool to help small- and... Read More
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The deal will expand SITA’s airline operations software portfolio, helping carriers anticipate... Read More
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
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Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
Wyndham said its voice and guest communications platforms are driving efficiency as well as revenue.... Read More