Tnooz Nuggets – Tuesday 23 August 2011

In this edition: Farelogix and Mercator, RCI upgrades Facebook Share Your Vacation application, Cheapflights hits give million subscribers.

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United Airlines distributes iPads to pilots for navigation charts

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This is not your usual pilot program: iPads are now standard issue for United Continental Holdings pilots.

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Travelzoo CEO fighting back after share price wobble and shareholder suit

What does any self-respecting CEO do when a company is under a little bit of pressure? Hit the TV business interview shows.

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Accommodation shows longest tail – Top US travel sites, August 20 2011

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The leading ten destinations and accommodation websites in the US command just 26% of overall traffic, compared to 66% for agencies and 82% for airlines.

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Kayak pairs one-way flights into Hacker Fares

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In search of flight savings and more choice, Kayak’s search results will now sometimes include Hacker Fares — pairs of one-way flights from different airlines to create a discounted roundtrip.

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Rough guide to marketing data feeds in travel

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Travel companies face an increasingly complex digital market, as ecommerce continues to evolve at a rapid and exciting pace.

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Tnooz THack moves east to Singapore

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The Tnooz THack initiative will hit the city of Singapore in October 2011, with a 24-hour hacking event for developers taking place during the WebinTravel conference.

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The curious and different faces of a travel gatekeeper CEO

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In the normal course of events, being a CEO usually means you hobnob with other CEOs, sit on boards and the like.

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EasyJet takes back top spot from Ryanair – Top UK travel sites, August 20 2011

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Ryanair has lost its prime position at the head of the leading airline websites in the UK, as EasyJet leaps over once again.

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Trave.ly enters the tour and activity guide marketplace

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TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring China-based Trave.ly, a marketplace that connects travellers with local and expat guides offering tours, activities and experiences.

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