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Are travel inspiration and the new travel search the same thing?
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Are travel inspiration and the new travel search the same thing?
By Martin Collings | July 28, 2010
With so much being written on the topics of travel inspiration and how travel search is evolving, I’ve come to the conclusion that the differences are really much less than what makes them similar. Read More
Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
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Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
Rent-A-Wreck used OpenTravel XML schema to hook up to Kayak about a year ago and will soon use the same type of interface to connect to CarRentalExpress.com, a spokesman says. Read More
Kayak tests placing private-sale hotels into search results, collects booking details
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Kayak tests placing private-sale hotels into search results, collects booking details
By Dennis Schaal | July 15, 2010
Kayak began testing the placement of Private Sale banner ads on top of its core hotel-search results in select markets and, unlike other metasearch websites, Kayak collects the booking details from the... Read More
Kayak throws Explore tool onto iPad, finds a natural home
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Kayak throws Explore tool onto iPad, finds a natural home
By Kevin May | July 14, 2010
Kayak is celebrating 170,000+ downloads of its iPad application in little under three months by throwing its also well received Explore tool into the system. Read More
Everbread secures funding in region of $85M from Bessemer Venture Partners
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Everbread secures funding in region of $85M from Bessemer Venture Partners
By Kevin May | July 6, 2010
Another week, another big deal in travel technology - this time featuring European startup Everbread which has secured an investment round giving the company a post-valuation of $85 million. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: full statement
By Kevin May | July 1, 2010
Google acquired ITA Software today for $700 million. Here is the full statement of the acquisition. Read More
If Google acquires ITA Software and disrupts online travel might Expedia buy Kayak
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If Google acquires ITA Software and disrupts online travel might Expedia buy Kayak
By Dennis Schaal | July 1, 2010
If Google acquires ITA Software, then assuredly there will be a travel industry realignment and one of the consequences could be Kayak falling into Expedia Inc.'s hands. Read More
Google-ITA Software deal hits a snag, array of other interested parties
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Google-ITA Software deal hits a snag, array of other interested parties
By Kevin May | June 29, 2010
Expedia, Travelport and Kayak have all woken to news this morning that they are potential bidders for ITA Software, the travel technology firm also being courted by Google. Read More
TLabs Showcase - GateGuru
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TLabs Showcase - GateGuru
By Kevin May | June 25, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based GateGuru. Read More
Great way to search yet five big challenges for door-to-door site Zoombu
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Great way to search yet five big challenges for door-to-door site Zoombu
By Tim Hughes | June 7, 2010
I am a sucker for a new way to do online travel search. Read More
Kayak introduces advertising into its iPhone app
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Kayak introduces advertising into its iPhone app
By Dennis Schaal | June 4, 2010
Kayak has quietly introduced mobile display ads into the search results screens of its iPhone app. Read More
Revealed: first details of Kayak booking assistant
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Revealed: first details of Kayak booking assistant
By Dennis Schaal | June 3, 2010
Kayak searches online travel agency and supplier websites and doesn't handle bookings -- but in a couple of weeks it will begin to take your flight "orders" for Virgin America, Hawaiian Airlines and... Read More
Kayak explores map-based search for air, hotels, activities
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Kayak explores map-based search for air, hotels, activities
By Dennis Schaal | May 25, 2010
Kayak introduced new map-based tools which enable users to search for flights, hotels and activities based on various parameters that they establish. Read More
Fly.com hopes to mirror Travelzoo global expansion programme, package holidays next
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Fly.com hopes to mirror Travelzoo global expansion programme, package holidays next
By Kevin May | May 25, 2010
Flight search site Fly.com is planning to be in the same markets occupied by parent company Travelzoo, although the order in which new categories will be added appears to have changed. Read More
Kayak updates iPhone service, integrates with GateGuru, unveils another TV ad
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Kayak updates iPhone service, integrates with GateGuru, unveils another TV ad
By Kevin May | May 15, 2010
Metasearch engine Kayak has released a new version of its Apple iPhone app with a number of additions, but most significantly including a tie-in with GateGuru. Read More
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