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ProPublica launches US cruise ship safety database for consumers
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ProPublica launches US cruise ship safety database for consumers
By Sean O'Neil | May 21, 2015
Cruise lines say they take all proper precautions for the critical task of ensuring the safety of... Read More
Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK
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Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK
By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015
Mapbox, who's client list includes Roadtrippers, has now expanded into an open mobile SDK, free for up... Read More
HomeAway fulfills promise to enter urban markets, goes head-to-head with Airbnb
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HomeAway fulfills promise to enter urban markets, goes head-to-head with Airbnb
By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015
Just a few months back, Tnooz spoke with HomeAway CEO Brian Sharples about the differences between his... Read More
Delta feuds with online travel sites after removing fare and schedule data
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Delta feuds with online travel sites after removing fare and schedule data
By Nick Vivion | May 20, 2015
It's been awhile since we've had a single carrier feud so widely with online travel sites — the most... Read More
Thomas Cook looks beyond waves for common systems approach
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Thomas Cook looks beyond waves for common systems approach
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2015
There is a lot of 'oneness' going on within the Europe's two tour operating giants as they strive for... Read More
WayBlazer, the travel cognitive computing startup, lands $5M
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WayBlazer, the travel cognitive computing startup, lands $5M
By Sean O'Neil | May 20, 2015
IBM is a lead investor in a $5 million Series A funding round for WayBlazer, a travel search and... Read More
China tourism specialist Jetbay raises $1.6 million
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China tourism specialist Jetbay raises $1.6 million
By Martin Cowen | May 20, 2015
US-based  JetBay, an online platform for Chinese inbound travel, has raised $1.6 million and will... Read More
Wifi and 24/7 tech support are now essential to cruise passengers
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Wifi and 24/7 tech support are now essential to cruise passengers
By Nick Vivion | May 20, 2015
UK travelers who have never cruised before are inclined to embark on one soon, according to a recent... Read More
Hungry again, TripAdvisor acquires Dimmi, a restaurant-booking site Down Under
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Hungry again, TripAdvisor acquires Dimmi, a restaurant-booking site Down Under
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015
TripAdvisor said today that it has acquired Australian restaurant booking platform, Dimmi. The amount... Read More
TripAdvisor's Kaufer defends Instant Booking, teases an itinerary-builder tool
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TripAdvisor's Kaufer defends Instant Booking, teases an itinerary-builder tool
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015
TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer was interviewed by J.P. Morgan investment analyst Doug Anmuth today at... Read More
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