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Hotels

Despite the crowded market, hotel search site Trivago readies U.S. push

If you haven't heard of Trivago yet, you will. The company is big in Europe, and would have to make some real noise at this relatively late stage to stand out in a crowded U.S. market.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

It’s official: Qatar Airways joins Oneworld Alliance

Qatar Airways has landed big, and finally joins Oneworld, though some are questioning the long term viability of alliances as more airlines moves towards bilateral codeshare agreements.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Fall tourism season in awry after spring freezes and drought in rural U.S.

The nascent economic recovery will get a blow if agritourism gets hit in U.S. this fall.

Rick Callahan, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Airlines

San Diego Airport new “New Media Lounge” to integrate tech & landscape

Airports continues to integrate aspects of the outdoors from window walls’ natural light to seating design to lighten up airports’ stodgy static feel for passengers stuck on layovers and delays.

Skift | 11 years ago

Online Travel

Boingo is giving Manhattan free Wi-Fi again, this time on Microsoft’s dime

Airlines

Kingfisher starts selling tickets in the face of aviation regulations and common sense

Indian travel site makemytrip.com is selling the tickets for Oct. 13, supposedly the day after the crew strike is set to end, but anyone foolish enough to book that flight doesn’t deserve to reach their destination.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Portugal’s TAP sale could end up in Brazilian hands, after European biggies pass

Brazil's growing reputation as the gateway to Latin America would be cemented even further if Synergy Group ends up buying TAP.

Henrique Almeida, Alex Webb, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Airlines

Fliers fake fractures to skip security and check-in lines at airports

Passengers will continue to exploit the system and disrespect the disabled but the alternative -- requiring wheelchair users to prove their malady -- is a poor solution.

The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Uncategorized

India is in the market for its first bullet trains to nearly double rail speed

For a country that largely depends on trains, India is littered with outdated railways that run slowly and are accident-prone. The new railway will improve safety, speed, and give Indians a reason to stick to rail rather than air.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Kerala moves ahead with plans to launch international state airline in April

The pieces have fallen into place for the chief minister’s top priority project, which enjoys backing from wealthy Keralite businessmen in the Middle East and aviation infrastructure set up by Air India.

Skift | 11 years ago

Travel Technology

Casinos will turn from slot machines to iPads for bigger winnings

Once derided as devices for wealthy consumers, iPads have quickly become the budget alternative for travel industry players -- like resorts and airlines -- that are looking for more cost-effective ways to reach customers.

Ron Sylvester, Las Vegas Sun | 11 years ago