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Facebook button gets thumbs down in travel usability testing, internal ads also disliked
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Facebook button gets thumbs down in travel usability testing, internal ads also disliked
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2011
study into what goes on in users' heads when they open up a travel website has thrown up some... Read More
Travelocity out and Orbitz in as private label provider for American Express travel site
By Dennis Schaal | September 12, 2011
In what Orbitz Worldwide believes is a very significant deal, its private label service is slated to... Read More
Analyst: No Groupon-like pause -- TripAdvisor spinoff on track
By Dennis Schaal | September 12, 2011
While Groupon is reconsidering the timing of its IPO because of market volatility and other factors,... Read More
HomeAway lists discounted vacation rentals for victims of Vermont floods, Texas wildfires
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HomeAway lists discounted vacation rentals for victims of Vermont floods, Texas wildfires
By Dennis Schaal | September 12, 2011
There couldn't be more of a contrast between flooding in Vermont from Hurricane Irene and the parched... Read More
Priceline ultimately debuts iPad app with map centerpiece and in-app bookings
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Priceline ultimately debuts iPad app with map centerpiece and in-app bookings
By Dennis Schaal | September 12, 2011
A map, which Priceline dubs, the Ultimate Booking Machine, is the centerpiece of the online travel... Read More
VisitEngland websites saga rumbles on
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VisitEngland websites saga rumbles on
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2011
Eviivo to carry on pricing and availability service to tourist boards and other businesses affected by... Read More
Jetsetter begins offering vacation rentals with live booking
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Jetsetter begins offering vacation rentals with live booking
By Dennis Schaal | September 11, 2011
Jetsetter is expanding beyond its core hotel business into offering vacation homes with live... Read More
Triposo lets algorithms be your trip planning guide
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Triposo lets algorithms be your trip planning guide
By Dennis Schaal | September 9, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Triposo, a free travel content and trip planning... Read More
Online travel agencies overturn $21M San Diego hotel tax decision
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Online travel agencies overturn $21M San Diego hotel tax decision
By Dennis Schaal | September 9, 2011
Chalk up a big win for major online travel agencies in the U.S. on the hotel tax issue regarding a San... Read More
Goodbye Metrotwin, BA social network axed in favour of Facebook
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Goodbye Metrotwin, BA social network axed in favour of Facebook
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2011
British Airways plans to shut down its Metrotwin social media platform at the end of September after... Read More
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