Sean O'Neil News

Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
News / Technology
Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2015
Up until now, Google Translate had been one of the only mainstream translation apps. Now Skype has... Read More
American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
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American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
American Airlines is hoping to port over US Airways' reservation systems during a three-month period... Read More
Dark Arts: Why some OTAs fool hotels with fake prices
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Dark Arts: Why some OTAs fool hotels with fake prices
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
It's well known that major hotel chains routinely check the rates being offered for their properties... Read More
Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
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Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2015
Tuniu.com is planning a three-year blitz on the Chinese online travel market following last week's... Read More
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
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Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015
Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of... Read More
Cvent acquires meeting tool SignUp4 for $22 million
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Cvent acquires meeting tool SignUp4 for $22 million
By Sean O'Neil | May 11, 2015
Cvent, the meetings-and-events company, has acquired SignUp4, the meeting planning software provider,... Read More
Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
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Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
The media is devouring the news that Yelp is supposedly on the hunt for a strategic buyer. Triggered... Read More
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
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Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
Proximity and intent are two key pieces of the travel puzzle — each offers a path to success in travel... Read More
Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
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Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2015
Orbitz has reported increases across room nights, net revenue and gross bookings for the period ended... Read More
China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
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China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
By Martin Cowen | May 8, 2015
Chinese OTA Tuniu.com has announced a $500 million investment from a group of investors including... Read More
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