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Three New Free Travel Apps 2 Mar 2012 | 11:02 am
There seems to be no slowing down in the desire for travel companies to launch (or reboot) applications for a population that’s increasingly tuned into mobile devices. Here’s a look a three new free t...
IHG to Launch Wellness-Themed Hotel Brand EVEN 2 Mar 2012 | 04:57 am
For all those who blame travel for their tendency to fall in and out of a healthy routine, Atlanta-based InterContinental Hotels Group is launching a new brand for the U.S. market that aims to elimina...
Exciting News – Uptake joins Groupon 29 Feb 2012 | 10:17 am
Uptake has been acquired by Groupon! We had been watching Groupon for some time, and admire how they created a powerful new business model, assembled a world-class team, helped consumers discover deal...
Nasty Viral: American Airlines Flight Attendant Spins YouTube Hits Into Petition 24 Feb 2012 | 01:27 pm
What began as some bad YouTube publicity for American Airlines is growing into an employee-led drive for change in brand positioning and corporate leadership at the legacy carrier. It started when Ga...
Planning a Presidential Road Trip 18 Feb 2012 | 09:19 am
If your road trip takes you past Zillah, Wash., check out the 90-year-old Teapot Dome Service Station—erected as a reminder of the Teapot Dome Scandal that marred Warren G. Harding's presidency. ...
Great Deal, But Does it Come With TV and Wi-Fi? CheapAir.com Adds Amenities to Listings 15 Feb 2012 | 07:08 am
Virgin America planes are among those that offer individual TVs for passengers. CheapAir.com is betting that travelers looking for the lowest airfares care about more than just ticket price and sched...
Travel Deals in Demand by Small Business Owners 14 Feb 2012 | 10:44 am
A customer survey conducted by B2B deal provider RapidBuyr has found that travel services and mobile technology top the list of purchases small business owners plan to make in 2012. Sixty-two percent...
JetBlue Debuts iPhone App, New Web and Mobile Sites 8 Feb 2012 | 08:43 am
JetBlue Airways is starting off 2012 with a new web and mobile strategy. The Forest Hills, N.Y.-based low-cost carrier just debuted its native iPhone app, along with redesigned web and mobile sites. ...
Free Wi-Fi Rules as Most-Desired Hotel Amenity 3 Feb 2012 | 06:30 am
Who cares about turndown service? I just want free Wi-Fi. Those were two unsurprising findings of a recent TripAdvisor survey that asked 1,200 travelers and 600 hotel owners and managers what they co...
Travel News Roundup: U.S. Travel Association’s Vote Travel, Room 77 Discount… 1 Feb 2012 | 08:54 am
Travel Industry Lobbying Efforts: Following up President Barack Obama’s Jan. 19 announcement to boost U.S. tourism and recognition of the travel industry’s contribution to the economy, the U.S. Travel...
