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Frommer’s Back in the Travel Game

2013-04-04 by Phil Butler

The Frommer's Website

Arthur Frommer has decided at age 83 that his world famous travel books should not be slated for obsolescence. The travel publishing legend will re-acquire the brand sold by Wiley & Sons to Google last year. The Frommer’s Guides appear to be alive and well in their founder’s hands again.

Tags: Frommer's, Google, guides, online guides, online travel, OTA's, printed guides, travel, travel guides, travel info

Via Michelin: Can Bibendum Fix Blowout?

2011-06-28 by Phil Butler

Michelin man adds clairvoyance interface

In news from one of the world’s best known names in hospitality, Michelin, celebrating the company’s 10 year anniversary online come with revamped Via Michelin website. Argo Travel News takes a look at Michelin’s entry into the competitive realm of online travel guides.

Tags: German restaurants, Google search, Google Travel, Michelin guides, Michelin Man, Michelin Man travels, Michelin tourism, online guides, online travel, travel guides, travel industry, travel search, travel tech, Via Michelin

Travel the World on Route66 – Uh – World66

2010-11-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

New elements pasted onto old innovation

World66 has been a key player in the online travel game for some time. But the cluttered interface and limited user value now call for a major upgrade if the site is to gain traction again.

Tags: duplicate content, online guides, online travel, startup review, travel community, travel industry, travel portal, travel review, travel website, World66. online booking

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