JackRabbit Systems raises $1.3 million for hotel search engine

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JackRabbit Systems disclosed last month that it raised $1.3 million.

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Given a platform, founder of Rearden Commerce takes umbrage at booking tool label

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Don’t call the Rearden Personal Assistant a booking tool when Rearden Commerce founder and CEO Patrick Grady is within earshot. If you do, get out of the way.

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TLabs Showcase – MeetOnCruise

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TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based MeetOnCruise.

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First Choice creates pre-trip customer web portal

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Neat idea from tour operator First Choice here with the launch of a microsite within its main web service that allows users to manage and prepare for their holiday.

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Most popular US travel websites – June 5 2010

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Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending June 5 2010.

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Highs of social media and lows of distribution in the Long Tail of travel

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Making an enjoyable yet unique travel product available to a wider audience is difficult, as tour operators are continuing to find despite use of social media.

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Cloud search expert Exalead acquired by Dassault Systemes

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Exalead, the French web company that built marketing-leading accommodation portal ViaMichelin, is under new ownership following its acquisition by 3D technology firm Dassault Systemes.

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Travelport targets agents of any persuasion with new leisure portal

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Travelport is attempting to enhance its GDS-neutral image by relaunching a leisure accommodation portal targeting agents regardless of the their loyalty to air content providers.

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Most popular New Zealand travel websites – June 5 2010

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Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending June 5 2010.

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Orbitz CFO to retire, company cites outside board commitments

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Orbitz Worldwide announced the “planned retirement” of CFO Marsha Williams and cited newly imposed limitations on the number of public company boards employees could serve on as the reason underlying her exit.

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