In today’s edition: Frommers sees mobile moves, Sheraton realises $6 billion effort, Utell reminds non-payers, DirectFlights trawls for cars.
Google outlines space travel strategy
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ever wondered what else Google is up to when it’s not throwing $700 million at travel technology companies? It is plotting the next wave of travel – space tourism.
HomeAway buys social media-driven vacation rental platform Second Porch
May 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
Vacation rental giant HomeAway has acquired Second Porch, a service which allows homeowners and professional rental companies to promote properties through social media.
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American Airlines passengers to stream movies to mobile devices
May 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Seatback monitors for in-flight entertainment are just so yesterday.
Sabre and American Airlines trade shots over system withdrawal
May 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
The battle for the hearts and minds of Sabre and American Airlines customers entered a new phase yesterday when Chris Kroeger, Sabre’s senior vice president of marketing, penned an email to customers alleging: “Recently, American Airlines (AA), through discussions and presentations with travel agencies and corporations, has indicated that it could be completely out of the Sabre global distribution system as of June 1, 2011.”
French government joins legal threat against TripAdvisor
May 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
French hoteliers involved in a long-running legal saga over alleged “unfair commercial practices” by TripAdvisor and Expedia have secured the support of the French government.
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TLabs Showcase – WhereToSleep
May 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based short-term vacation and apartment rental service WhereToSleep.
Expedia, Hotels.com roll out flurry of mobile features
May 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Expedia Inc. was on the move today with four mobile developments: Expedia.com launched its first Android app and upgraded its mobile website, and sister company Hotels.com introduced two new mobile apps, for iPhone and Android.
MasterCard uses Yapta for airfare tracking service
May 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
MasterCard Worldwide launched MasterCard PriceAssure, a program, powered by Yapta, which enables travelers to track airfare price drops and get credits.
Bed and Breakfasts Kick Gas and transcend the doily
May 10, 2011 By 3 Comments
The Professional Association of Innkeepers International’s B&Bs Kick Gas campaign is part of what might be considered an online rebranding campaign for the B&B industry.
