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Expedia Designs Semantic Search Engine for Travel

Aleksandr Shatskih

Expedia is taking the business of travel search up a notch, with reports suggesting it’s currently developing a natural language search engine that will provide a “more human” way of searching for flights, hotel rooms, restaurants and the like.

13 years ago

AirAsiaExpedia Gets Boss

Phil Butler

Kathleen Tan has been named CEO of the AirAsia Expedia joint venture many believe could change the travel game, at least in Asia. According to the news, Tan will oversee Expedia, AirAsiaGo, and Backick businesses in Asia, India, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

13 years ago

Air Travel Safety Sets New Record During 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Flying is officially safer now than it’s ever been before, with the ‘fatal accident rate’ falling to just one death for every 2.5 million flights, the lowest rate in the history of air travel.

13 years ago

Center Parcs Upgrade Mobile Site for Easy Smartphone Bookings

Aleksandr Shatskih

More of their website’s features can now be accessed through smartphones, including bookings of indoor and outdoor activities; booking spa sessions and treatments at the Aqua Sana Spa; and making reservations at any of the Center Parcs restaurants.

13 years ago

With Updated Nearby Feature, Facebook Outplays Groupon as Travel Tool

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mobile apps are a big part of the modern travel experience and being able to offer the best selection of nearby activities seems to the winning strategy. Facebook and Groupon have both launched a Nearby feature as part as their free apps for iOS and Android, but the social network giant seems to be winning […]

13 years ago

Travelguru.com Aligns With Indian Tourism Development Corporation

Aleksandr Shatskih

India’s largest online hotel company, Travelguru.com, just announced their alliance with the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to offer hotels under the brand name Ashok Group of Hotels.

13 years ago

MyTSOnline Takes Top UTA Honors

Aleksandr Shatskih

The United Travel Association has just named Travel Services (MyTSOnline) the top travel agency for the US. The member’s only service offers deep discounted prices for travel, hotels, condos, rental cars, and even cruises.

13 years ago

Thomas Cook Plans To Expand Global Online Presence

Aleksandr Shatskih

Thomas Cook has signaled its intention to expand into international markets and make its holiday offerings available to a much wider audience than ever before, with the announcement that it plans to translate its website into several major languages for the first time.

13 years ago

SITA Airport IT Trends Released

Phil Butler

It’s no secret mobile adaptations for business and pleasure are gaining more and more momentum. Now news from SITA, via their Airport IT Trends Survey, tells of airports turning to intelligent tech, mobile apps, social media, and especially geo-location apps to improve passenger experiences.

13 years ago

Travelers, Beware of Instagram Scams!

Aleksandr Shatskih

Earlier this November, the media reported a dangerous trend: several fake Instagram accounts, impersonating American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue, and promising travelers free flights.

13 years ago

SMARTEQ & Swisscom Hospitality Partner

Aleksandr Shatskih

In tech news from Russia, Swisscom Hospitality Services and SMARTEQ have agreed to partner offering a suite of IT and ICT solutions for Russia hoteliers. According to the news SMARTEQ will now act as Swisscom’s exclusive channel partner in the Russian Federation.

13 years ago

Priceline to Buy Kayak in $1.8 Billion Deal

Aleksandr Shatskih

Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN) announced on Thursday an official agreement to purchase travel research and comparison site Kayak in a stock and cash transaction.

13 years ago

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ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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Scarlet Lady Returns to Crete After Earlier Diversion from Türkiye

2026-07-10 By Kostas Raptis

The Scarlet Lady made an unscheduled call at Souda after itinerary changes, returning to Crete days after Türkiye barred the LGBTQ+-chartered cruise from its planned ports.

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Heraklion Union Demands Labor Inspections After 16-Year-Old Employee Assaulted in Hersonissos

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The Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Union issued a fierce condemnation of the 61-year-old hotel manager arrested for assaulting a 16-year-old employee in Hersonissos.

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