14/03/2011

News Update - March 14, 2011

Source: m-travel.com...

Google’s new offering: Check in, gain status, and unlock offers...
After launching check-ins for Latitude last month, Google has rolled out its first check-in offers at more than 60 places in Austin, Texas. The company introduced Google Latitude to help users stay in touch with his or her friends and...

Lee calls for Google anti-trust hearing, points to proposed acquisition of ITA...
Senator Michael S. Lee has expressed “strong concerns relating to Google Inc.’s possible abuse of its predominant position in the general Internet search arena and the need for vigorous antitrust oversight and enforcement in this area”. He has called for...

Royal Caribbean creates short films to attract a variety of consumers...
Global cruise company Royal Caribbean says it has become the first cruise line to foray into the digital film forum. The company has created original short films directed by Jenny McCarthy and James Brolin. Royal Caribbean believes the creation of...

easyJet Holidays launched, targets holiday market...
easyJet says it has signalled the end of traditional week-long and fortnight holidays with the launch of easyJet Holidays. easyJet Holidays has been established following a collaboration between easyJet and the UK-based online travel company Lowcosttravelgroup. Last year the two...

Yapta strengthens its team...
Yapta.com, a provider of airfare tracking and hotel rate tracking services, has appointed Karim Meghji as vice president of product, and Valerie Layman as vice president of business development. Both Valerie and Karim are Seattle natives. They have been chosen...

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