Bizarre turn of events in the row between Expedia and technology blog TechCrunch as it is now claimed that the disputed faxes at the centre of the tale did not exist.
For Priceline, Booking.com, Agoda — it’s a sharing and marketshare thing
February 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
Priceline continued its torrid growth, particularly internationally, in the fourth quarter and increasingly is sharing hotel inventory across its brands.
Tripology problems triggering marketing efforts of other lead-gen firms
February 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
The (temporary) end of services on consumer-to-agent lead generation service Tripology is seeing its rivals in the sector ramp up their profile and steal market share.
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Hong Kong Travel Site Crunch: Data Week End February 13 2010
February 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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FAA proposes levying $2.9 million fine on American Eagle Airlines
February 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The FAA proposed to tag American Eagle Airlines, a subsidary of AMR Corp., with a civil penalty of $2.9 million for allegedly operating nearly 1,200 flights with improper fixes to main landing-gear doors.
What direct-connects? The shocking enduring life of faxed hotel confirmations
February 17, 2010 By 6 Comments
The Expedia-TechCrunch squabble over a missing faxed-hotel confirmation points to a little-known fact: Faxes may be dying in the hotel industry, but they still have plenty of life and play an ongoing role.
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SabreSonic boom: WestJet delays Southwest Airlines codeshare
February 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Canadian budget carrier WestJet said its SabreSonic reservation system, turned on in October, will enhance the airline’s abilities to partner with other carriers, but WestJet’s implementation schedule for a Southwest codeshare may extend beyond the previously announced late-2010 timetable.
WotFlight – Fighting talk from Wotif as it targets flights, aiming for hotel repeat
February 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
Australia-New Zealand online accommodation service Wotif is targeting some of the biggest players in the region’s flight search and booking sector with the launch of WotFlight.
How the travel industry can thrive rather than just survive in 2010
February 17, 2010 By 5 Comments
Two recent studies point to the emergence of the newly chastened traveler. So what are we – victims or champions?
Orbitz launches travel agent website, commission program for hotels, packages
February 17, 2010 By 9 Comments
Seeking to increase its hotel and vacation package distribution, Orbitz introduced a travel agent website which enables travel professionals globally to earn commission and tack on their own service fees and markups.
