PhoCusWright 2009 Travel Innovation Summit: Winners and Trends
Blog | travel-industry.uptake.com | Nov 19, 2009
At the premier online travel conference PhoCusWright 2009, 4 startups were selected by audience vote from a pool of 32 Travel Innovation Summit presenters to
Avis Budget Group Announces Fees for No-Show Rentals
Blog | connect.phocuswright.com | Nov 5, 2009
Currently, the company is working to make sure its GDS partners are equipped to take credit cards in advance for that purpose. Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport spokespersons are saying they’ll have their end ready by the December deadline.
http://connect.phocuswright.com/2009/11/avis-budget-group-announces-fees-for-no-show-rentals/
Norfolkline appoints Sydney Henderson to new marketing role - Travel Industry Movers & Shakers
Blog | www.travelweekly.co.uk | Jul 29, 2009
Ferry operator Norfolkline has announced the appointment of Sydney Henderson to the newly created role of online marketing manager, responsible for overseeing the company's e-marketing strategy and implementation of new online initiatives. Henderson's experience includes six years as managing
Is it irresponsible to ignore Foreign Office advice when travelling?
Blog | www.guardian.co.uk | May 22, 2009
Where's the line between adventure and folly? If the Foreign Office advises against travel to a country, is it irresponsible to go there?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/blog/2009/may/23/yemen-foreign-office-advice
Travel 2.0 reality check
Blog | www.travolution.co.uk
So while many were disappointed that the Google-Lastminute.com showdown didn't take place yesterday, Ian McCaig used his appearance to offer a typically heavy dose of, shall we say, balance to
http://www.travolution.co.uk/blog/2008/05/travel-20-reality-check.php
Rome Taxi Tips | Venere Travel Blog
Throw in the language barrier and a conniving taxi driver into the mix, and you could very well start off on the wrong foot in the eternal city. Need not to fret, we’re going to arm you some tips that will hopefully help you fare better in fending yourselves!
Website idea: IsMyTripCovered.com (hint hint ABTA) (Musings on travel ecommerce)
Over here in the UK we are having a bit of trouble with travel payments protection. Consumers can be covered through a variety of means - some of which are hellishly complex.
http://www.tourcms.com/blog/2008/10/01/website-idea-ismytripcoveredcom-hint-hint-abta/
OSSN Blog | December 2008
If you have done one and are willing to share I would love a copy. I much prefer to sell third party insurance versus the cruise line or tour operator insurance,but I don't really know which of the 3 mentioned has the better policy/coverage for the money.
http://www.ossn.com/blog/template_archives.asp?chosenYear=2008&chosenMonth=12
Avis Budget Group Announces Fees for No-Show Rentals
Blog | travel-industry.uptake.com | Nov 5, 2009
Avis Budget rental car company has decided there's no time like the present to join the rest of the travel industry in implementing fees on folks who book but don't show.
http://travel-industry.uptake.com/blog/2009/11/05/avis-budget-fees/
PhoCusWright Travel Innovators – Part II
Blog | connect.phocuswright.com | Nov 1, 2009
The PhoCusWright Conference Travel Innovation Summit takes place in Orlando on Nov 17, 2009. In Part I, we took a look at the first ten travel innovators. This is the second part of an introduction to the 30 odd companies taking part in this year’s Travel Innovation Summit.
http://connect.phocuswright.com/2009/10/phocuswright-travel-innovators-%e2%80%93-part-ii/
