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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky blinks, finally talks taxes
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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky blinks, finally talks taxes
By Sean O'Neil | October 3, 2013
In a bold move, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has moved his company's position closer to that of New York... Read More
Verified user reviews, enhanced mobile apps, and travel planning hallmarks of digital geniuses
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Verified user reviews, enhanced mobile apps, and travel planning hallmarks of digital geniuses
By Nick Vivion | October 3, 2013
L2Think Tank, which delivers digital innovation insights from across industries, has released their... Read More
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
News / Technology
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
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