Bruno Perez, co-founder of RevPar Guru, has resurrected the time-worn specter that Google is intent on becoming an online travel agency.
Some rumors die hard — Will Google become an online travel agency? [VIDEO]
September 23, 2011 By 16 Comments
Amadeus in major restructuring, creates three new units, two top execs leaving
September 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
Travel tech giant Amadeus is overhauling its commercial divisions to establish three new units covering distribution, IT and new business.
Oyster gives new (high) definition to panoramic hotel photos
September 23, 2011 By 3 Comments
Oyster.com just implemented panoramic hotel photos in a very big way.
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Expedia and Priceline up, Yahoo down – Top US travel sites, September 17 2011
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Both Priceline and Expedia added to their market share in the agency category of top US travel websites this week, as Yahoo Travel plummeted to eighth place.
Travelport moves to extend debt repayment to 2016, but parent could face Chapter 11
September 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Travelport Holdings (parent of Travelport Ltd) will have until 2016 to repay its payment in kind (PIK) loan after reaching an agreement in principle to extend the loan.
Tripadvisor adds Fodor’s professional recommendations for ultimate trip planning experience
September 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tripadvisor has further strengthened its offering through a content sharing deal with guidebook specialist Fodor’s.
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Collaborative consumption model drives a new wave of travel products
September 23, 2011 By 4 Comments
We’ve heard a lot about the rise of collaborative consumption over the last few years and Rachel Botsman’s book What’s Mine is Yours is one of the best pieces on the subject.
Gogobot demos Facebook travel app to Zuckerberg, likes power of new Open Graph
September 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
A week before Facebook unveiled Timeline and new Open Graph features today, Gogobot demoed its new Facebook integration to Mark Zuckerberg.
Jetstar and Qantas on winning run – Top Australia travel websites, September 17 2011
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Qantas and Jetstar have managed to secure almost half of the Australia airline website category, winning 45% of the entire market.
Travelport wins latest battle to preserve American Airlines tickets on Orbitz
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Almost forgotten in recent months due to various other battles between American Airlines and the GDSs, but a case surrounding the airline’s fares on Orbitz has also been ticking over for the best part of ten months.
