Hoteliers got a lot of positive news in Pegasus Solutions’ June average daily rate numbers.
Pegasus: Hotel corporate rates climbing, online leisure rates falling a bit
Las Vegas limo company to use cloud-based mobile marketing platform to schedule rides
Taking Streetview-type maps to the next level
Common complaints (apart from privacy) about the new Streetview-style functionality on online map platforms are difficulties with definition and scrolling.
TripAdvisor reviews make their way to Directline Holidays
Yet more distribution for TripAdvisor on leading UK travel websites as Directline Holidays joins the likes of Thomas Cook and Thomson by integrating hotel reviews.
eDreams gets new owner after switch to Permira private equity for Euro 300M
More big money moves in the world of online travel agencies with news that Spanish giant eDreams has changed ownership in a deal for around Euro 250 million-300 million.
Are travel inspiration and the new travel search the same thing?

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.
European Commission clears United-Continental merger, but no hint of it on merger website
The proposed United Airlines-Continental Airlines merger is proceeding apace: the European Commission cleared the marriage and expressed no competitive concerns.
Quno rail search and booking site launches in Beta
New rail travel technology provider SilverRail has not only come out of stealth mode today but is also throwing its consumer-facing train booking site open for testing.










