Google and ITA Software deal is HOT, originally scheduled for April-close

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Huge speculation about Google courting ITA Software continues, but will no doubt intensify with detail suggesting the deal is expected to close this week.

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Everbread locks into Ypsilon system alongside old guard GDSs

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Perhaps an early milestone for the Everbread search system with confirmation that it has signed an agreement with European web technology provider Ypsilon

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Five untapped opportunities for mobile and travel

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Given all the investment in and attention on mobile itinerary planning and sharing, what are the top five areas still to be explored and exploited?

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TLabs Showcase – GoMiles

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TLabs focus on startups featuring Seattle, USA-based GoMiles.

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Amadeus sets IPO price at Euro 11 per share, gears up for The Big Day

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Global distribution system and travel technology giant Amadeus will start trading on the public markets tomorrow (Thurs 29) after setting an opening price above the mid-point range.

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How will Thomas Cook become a top European online travel agency?

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Even in an industry full of hyperbole the claim by tour operating giant Thomas Cook that it will become one of the top online travel agencies in Europe needs examining.

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Consumer travel spending trends show glimpses of recovery

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A mammoth review of how and where travellers are parting with their hard-earned cash has shed light on consumer travel behaviour post global-recession.

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American Express broadens mobile offerings with WorldMate

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American Express Business Travel has teamed with WorldMate to broaden the travel management company’s mobile offerings.

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Mixed messages over hotel prices during European ash cloud crisis

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Much of the talk during and after the ash drama in Europe in mid-April centred on the cost to the airlines – IATA last estimated $1.7 billion – but what about hotels?

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TripAdvisor walks TripWow down the red carpet and goes Hollywood in 28 seconds

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TripAdvisor turned to sister company TravelPod to debut a vacation-slideshow builder for consumers, and TV and movie-industry folks were recruited to fine-tune the user experience.

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