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Kayak to Google: Bring it on
By Dennis Schaal | 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. Read More
Google entering travel could be nothing to worry about after all
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Google entering travel could be nothing to worry about after all
By Viewpoints | July 19, 2011
Over the last several weeks we've seen continued hype on the output of the Google acquisition of ITA Software. Read More
Anti-Google Travel group FairSearch expands to launch Searchville
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
Kayak replaces Travelzoo - Top Australia travel websites, July 9 2011
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Kayak replaces Travelzoo - Top Australia travel websites, July 9 2011
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2011
Travelzoo dropped out of the top ten travel websites in Australia last week, a position filled by metasearch engine Kayak. Read More
GateGuru grabs first funding round, swings into Android
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GateGuru grabs first funding round, swings into Android
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion
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Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion
By Alex Bainbridge | June 27, 2011
In the power game that is flight metasearch, steps forward can be measured in inches. Read More
Five essential mobile applications for overseas travel
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Five essential mobile applications for overseas travel
By Viewpoints | 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. Read More
HomeAway outpaces Kayak and prices IPO
By Dennis Schaal | 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. Read More
Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
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Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
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Kelkoo eager to get back in the travel game, signs Frommers deal
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
Cheapflights joins the TV advertising club
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
Kayak sees 85 percent chance of IPO, takes GAAP loss due to SideStep charge
By Dennis Schaal | 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. Read More
Priceline adds Kayak hotel booking to its list of concerns
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Priceline adds Kayak hotel booking to its list of concerns
By Dennis Schaal | 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. Read More
Orbitz and Kayak in arbitration over Travelocity hotel bookings
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Orbitz and Kayak in arbitration over Travelocity hotel bookings
By Dennis Schaal | May 5, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide CEO Barney Harford says the company is engaged in a second arbitration proceeding with Kayak, and this one involves Travelocity hotel bookings on Kayak.com. Read More
Orbitz losses widen on under-performing US businesses
By Dennis Schaal | May 5, 2011
Orbitz Worldwide's first quarter losses widened to $10.9 million, from $5.3 million in the red a year earlier, and the company attributed much of the drag to its under-performing U.S. consumer... Read More
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