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The 10 juiciest confessions from hotel employees venting on Reddit
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The 10 juiciest confessions from hotel employees venting on Reddit
By Sean O'Neil | August 23, 2012
Two days ago, someone started an online discussion thread on Reddit, asking hotel staff to reveal... Read More
The Scan: Kayak faces risks, Lufthansa wins in court, Qantas falters, and more travel news
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The Scan: Kayak faces risks, Lufthansa wins in court, Qantas falters, and more travel news
By Sean O'Neil | August 23, 2012
BusinessWeek assesses the risks for Kayak, Lufthansa wins a US federal court judgment over its WiFi... Read More
Thomson turns to Google+ Hangouts to welcome resort guests
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Thomson turns to Google+ Hangouts to welcome resort guests
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2012
British holiday brand Thomson, one of the largest in the UK, is rolling out a new welcome program... Read More
Mobile strategy increasingly important as browsing continues to surge
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Mobile strategy increasingly important as browsing continues to surge
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2012
Mobile browsing continues surging in popularity, according to the latest research from web-design and... Read More
Ancillary Mania: US hotels forecast to earn $1.95B in fees and surcharges in 2012
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Ancillary Mania: US hotels forecast to earn $1.95B in fees and surcharges in 2012
By Sean O'Neil | August 22, 2012
This year U.S. hotels will rake $1.95 billion in fees and surcharges, a new record, according to a... Read More
Study reveals truths about short-term rental and homestay market
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Study reveals truths about short-term rental and homestay market
By Sean O'Neil | August 22, 2012
A study commissioned by Roomarama, a booking engine for short-term rentals (STR), and Tripping, a... Read More
The Scan: Amazon Glacier archives data, Solare Hotels installs video translation iPad apps, and more
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The Scan: Amazon Glacier archives data, Solare Hotels installs video translation iPad apps, and more
By Sean O'Neil | August 22, 2012
Amazon debuts a data archiving service that travel tech companies may like, Inden Consulting sells... Read More
MUTEK music and arts festival presents a refreshingly different way to experience Montreal
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MUTEK music and arts festival presents a refreshingly different way to experience Montreal
By Nick Vivion | August 21, 2012
With the never-ending glut of mobile apps in the marketplace, it's always refreshing to come across a... Read More
Morning Scan: Amex's Orbitz-run booking engine launches, United pivots its blog, and more
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Morning Scan: Amex's Orbitz-run booking engine launches, United pivots its blog, and more
By Sean O'Neil | August 21, 2012
American Express and Orbitz team up to create a booking engine, United Airlines is shifting the focus... Read More
LocalUncle sets October release date for 2.0 version of iPhone app
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LocalUncle sets October release date for 2.0 version of iPhone app
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2012
Destination question-and-answer startup LocalUncle is set to release their completed redesigned app in... Read More
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