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NBTA 2010 Business Travel Forecast
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) has issued the 2010 U.S. Business Travel Buyers’ Cost Forecast report to its members.
Microsoft and Google search results to feature Twitter Tweets
Microsoft search engine Bing inked a deal with Twitter that includes tweets in search results. Microsoft announced the deal onstage at the Web 2.0 Summit today.
Guidebook Economist Style: Doing business in Sydney
The Economist is a regular podcast listen of mine. This week “Doing Business in Sydney” by the Economist appeared in my iTunes podcast feed. Is a ten minute Sydney guide by the Economist (odeo player with audio below) covering airport practicalities, business culture, restaurant and hotel recommendations and side trips if you have a moment.
Despite Recession, China’s Online Travel Market Shows Strong, Steady Growth
Despite the global recession, the online travel marketplace in China is growing rapidly and PhoCusWright predicts online travel revenue will increase by 19% in 2009.
Multiple Persona, Trip-centric Travel Has a Name – EveryYou
About six weeks ago, Tim Hughes introduced his concept of travel individuation on his Business Of Online Travel blog.
2010 Hotel Management Training Courses Launched
Following the success of 3 years of hotel management training on topics like revenue management, online distribution, internet marketing and travel 2.0, Xotels has launched its 2010 training course program for Europe.
Travelocity Shakes Things Up
Travelocity just announced the departure of Paul Nelson who is leaving the company at the end of the year. Filling his shoes as President, Global Partner Marketing is long-time Travelocity vet Noreen Henry.
CHH CEO on EXPE: LRA and MFN
Choice Hotels’ CEO Steve Joyce just spoke with Hotels Magazine about the current issues at hand - taking the fight into the streets.
WebInTravel: WIT presenation 2009 - Recommendations, Long Tail and EveryYou
On doctor’s orders I had to cancel my trip to WebInTravel this year. Here with slides and audio is the presentation I would have given today if I had been there.
Travel Industry Preps for IPOs
Wall Street is ready to put it’s money on travel again, with a rash of IPOs scheduled for the coming months. Here’s an overview of the major public offerings that are going to hit the markets late this year or early next year.
JetBlue: $31 Fares on the 31st - Everywhere!
JetBlue is really starting to get creative in using unique pricing to generate consumer buzz - the latest is $31 seats on Halloween.
Choice Hotels and Expedia: We’ve Seen this Movie Before
Hotels Magazine just broke a nice story on a squabble that has erupted between Choice and Expedia that is eerily reminiscent of a fight between Expedia and IHG several years ago.