Antitrust group warns Google-ITA Software deal could hurt wider search market

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In chiming in about the pending Google-ITA Software deal, the American Antitrust Institute warns that Google has become a “one-of-a-kind firm” and that government-mandated limits on Google’s algorithms would likely “be ineffective” and raise free speech issues.

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Qantas CEO blames Twitter for share price collapse, forgets own errors

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Fighting talk from Qantas CEO Alan Joyce who has attacked Twitter in the wake of the A380 incident in November 2010 when an engine exploded shortly after take-off.

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Farelogix YouTube video questions alleged deception of GDS coalitions

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OK, Farelogix takes us to the movies again, this time questioning the alleged scare tactics of “GDS and sponsored coalitions and lobbyists.”

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Why the activity segment is an iceberg of Titanic dimensions

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A big bright spotlight has just been pointed at, until now, a largely ignored segment of the travel industry – that of activities, tours, events and attractions.

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Skyscanner takes its flight search to mobile with first app

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Skyscanner has dipped into toes into the world of mobile travel search, quietly releasing the first version of its smartphone application into the Apple appstore yesterday.

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Stay.com integrates Google Places so users can add anything to guides

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Significant upgrade to fledgling trip planner Stay.com after tapping into the Google Places API so users can identify items listed in search to produce their own guidebooks.

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Top travel websites in India – February 12 2011

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Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending February 12 2011.

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US travel activities sales forecast to outpace leisure travel growth

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Looking for a travel-related investment opportunity? A new PhoCusWright study points to a sizable opportunity in the online sales of travel activities, attractions, events and tours.

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Google to make travel search even more social

Important update from the Googleplex today with news that searches will now feature more from a user’s friends on social media sites and integration within the main results page.

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TripAdvisor US lodging survey: Social media budgets to rise in 2011

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TripAdvisor conducted its first survey of U.S. hoteliers, B&B owners and innkeepers in its database and found that 57% expect to increase their social media budgets in 2011.

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