It was inevitable once Google announced they were to acquire Zagat, the race for lost applications to engage travel. TechCrunch already reported on Gowalla, so did GigaOm, PC Mag, anyone “interested” in Gowalla. Chief Executive Josh Williams, according to PC Magazine, the Gowalla site will “re-focus” primarily on travel now. The selling point being, in depth guides, travel stories, relating the experience of travel – all conveniently on Gowalla.
Travel Technology
Best Travel Apps for Europe
Traveling the world has become so easy with all the technology and transport choices available now. It has certainly served to make the world an even smaller place. Mobile phones are now a must-have device for travelling. Not only are they easier for keeping in touch—let’s face it, foreign payphones can be very confusing—but they […]
Google Restaurant Finder? Well, Not Quite Yet
Google’s head of Local, Maps and Location Services, Marissa Mayer, just announced the acquisition of Zagat, publisher of worldwide restaurant guides, on the Google blog. Zagat is the entity that produces some of the world’s best printable restaurant guides, and accordingly, the platform will now help refine Google tools like Maps, Places, and Hotspot too, Google’s growing recommendation engine.
TripAdvisor’s Fake Reviews Sickness Goes Critical
TripAdvisor, the leading online travel reviews site in the world, is now under investigation by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over concerns reviews from travelers may be illegitimate. A formal investigation has reportedly been launched on the heels of complaints TripAdvisor’s reviews problems have reached monumental levels.
Travel Agents and the Status Quo of Extinction
President Obama’s projection about travel agents, and the potential for them becoming obscolete brought on a firestorm of criticism from who else? The ASTA of course. The American Society of Travel Agents took great offense and injury at comments that. Comments that. Were effectively accurate, that’s what.
The Line on Skiline and Other Ski Vacation Sites
With the Winter travel season almost upon us, news from Sliline, a leading UK ski holiday site, offers the first of this year’s ski news snippets. The company’s launch of a new user friendly site, and other value propositions aims to awaken hybernating snowboarders and skiers to upcoming travel deals.
Good: Ness Takes on Restaurant Suggestion
TripAdvisor brought you reviews to help you make decisions about travel, Nileguide added depth of information, Stay.com added custom guides, now Ness is adding the personal touch. It seems the search for highly relevant search is not over yet, at least not in travel. Ness Search – Job One: Restaurants Ness Computing seems to have made good […]
Marriott Mobile Powers Smartphone Vacations
Marriott Mobile enables travelers to quickly find nearby hotels, book a room, check their upcoming reservations and get details about their hotel.
TiVus Announces e-SmartRoom IPTV Hotel Solution
In travel technology news, TiVUS, Inc. Debuted their latest solution for the hotel industry. e-SmartRoom™ is designed to replace older legacy CRT-TV systems with this cutting edge, in-room Internet and entertainment solution. The platform debuts on 42 inch flat screen HDTV’s with a new ad insertion aspect as well.
Orbitz for Business Meetings Launched on the Orbit
The new service will enable meeting planners and other business owners to access thousands of potential venues, compare supplier rates and review project status using an integrated online booking process.
MakeMyTrip Takes on Expedia and the World
With markets around the world in a bit of chaos, it’s interesting to note one India travel company reporting astonishing growth. According to news from MarketWatch, MakeMyTrip Limited is going like gangbusters – the company has posted an over 50% YoY profit increase. The India’s leading travel portal may soon lead more than just India.
Travel Dot Brands and the New ICANN gTLDs
When the new ICANN Dot Branded gTLDs hit the web, some feel larger corporations will further distance themselves from the little guy in online business. Expensive, highly targeted and branded domains like dot apple and dot hilton may in fact shove out competition online.
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