WebJet grows lead over Expedia – Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011

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Expedia is almost 4% market share behind the market leader in the list of top travel websites in Australia after WebJet outperformed its rival last week.

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Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short

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Kayak will not continue to advertise on the TLC reality show All-American Muslim and finds itself in a social media storm over its decision.

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Why travel tech coders need quiet rooms or pizza

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Is that software upgrade for you new hotel-booking path just taking too long?

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Expedia pulls away from chasing pack – Top US travel sites, December 10 2011

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Almost 3% market share separates Expedia from second place Priceline in the list of leading travel websites in the US.

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Open APIs in travel need to grow up

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Open APIs (those that are freely or cheaply and easily available) are great – the travel industry has a long and checkered past with proprietary access to information that has, as most here will argue, stifled innovation.

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What is wrong with TripAdvisor?

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When KwikChex first started publicly challenging TripAdvisor, many were concerned it was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech.

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Groupon enters top ten – Top France travel sites, December 10 2011

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Interesting developments in France after Groupon Voyages quietly slipped into the top ten travel websites this week, unseating vacation rental site Homelidays.

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What else? Momondo app, Southwest aircraft, Delta wifi, Isango US, Pegasus mobile

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Momondo goes Android, Southwest green tech, Delta festive wifi, Isango hits Orlando and more Pegasus mobile. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.

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Thomas Cook axes long-running IT project as part of £428M write-off plan

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Thomas Cook has abandoned its long-term and company-wide tour operating reservation system, a move confirmed today in delayed annual results which revealed a wider cost write-off of £428 million.

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Expedia losing ground to WebJet – Top New Zealand websites, December 10 2011

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WebJet is less than 1% market share behind leader Expedia in the list of top travel websites in New Zealand.

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