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FairSearch-commissioned study: Google may have negative economic impact
By Dennis Schaal
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July 27, 2011
A study commissioned for FairSearch.org concludes that Google's net impact on the U.S. economy may be "negative" because of the search engine's "dominance and market power."
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Hipmunk dismisses Google, Kayak and profits as launch anniversary approaches
By Dennis Schaal
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July 25, 2011
With the prospect of Google soon launching a flight-search product, Hipmunk is expressing its immunity from competitive swirls.
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Kayak to Google: Bring it on
By Dennis Schaal
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July 21, 2011
With Google believed to be fine-tuning its ITA Software-powered flight search product, Kayak will have to compete, whether or not it executes an IPO.
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Google entering travel could be nothing to worry about after all
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July 19, 2011
Over the last several weeks we've seen continued hype on the output of the Google acquisition of ITA Software.
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Anti-Google Travel group FairSearch expands to launch Searchville
By Kevin May
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July 19, 2011
The collection of travel companies that came together to oppose the Google acquisition of ITA Software arguably lost the battle, but are now hoping to win the war.
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Kayak replaces Travelzoo - Top Australia travel websites, July 9 2011
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July 14, 2011
Travelzoo dropped out of the top ten travel websites in Australia last week, a position filled by metasearch engine Kayak.
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GateGuru grabs first funding round, swings into Android
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June 29, 2011
Global mobile airport guide and information platform GateGuru captured its first tranche of external funding today, securing $800,000 from a string of angel investors.
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Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion
By Alex Bainbridge
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June 27, 2011
In the power game that is flight metasearch, steps forward can be measured in inches.
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Five essential mobile applications for overseas travel
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June 17, 2011
Many of us have become well-accustomed to using our tech gadgets around the house, in our city or across the country.
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HomeAway outpaces Kayak and prices IPO
By Dennis Schaal
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June 16, 2011
Vacation rentals are a hot property and HomeAway took the next step in its IPO process, pricing its shares at between $24 and $27.
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Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
By Kevin May
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June 14, 2011
Kelkoo never properly disappeared from travel, but with a dedicated boss in ex-Travelsupermarket MD Chris Nixon it is trying to raise its profile once again.
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Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
By Kevin May
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June 14, 2011
Kelkoo never properly disappeared from travel, but with a dedicated boss in ex-Travelsupermarket MD Chris Nixon it is trying to raise its profile once again.
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Cheapflights joins the TV advertising club
By Kevin May
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June 2, 2011
TV advertising by travel search sites is all the rage in the UK at the moment. Latest to join the fray is Cheapflights, launching a 30-second spot this week.
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Kayak sees 85 percent chance of IPO, takes GAAP loss due to SideStep charge
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May 27, 2011
Kayak now pegs its chances of proceeding with an initial public offering at 85%, which is up from a 60% likelihood articulated two months ago.
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Priceline adds Kayak hotel booking to its list of concerns
By Dennis Schaal
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May 10, 2011
Priceline has long warned that Google's and Bing's "inroads into online travel" loom as potential threats and now it has added Kayak.com hotel bookings as a concern.
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