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August 31, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

Baidu.com ahead of Google in key cities in China

China Internet Network Information Center’s (CNNIC) survey report has indicated that web search engine Baidu.com has got an upper hand over Google in key cities in China. (8/31/2005)

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August 31, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

TicketsWest introduces new website following an extensive research

WestCoast Hospitality Corporation’s division TicketsWest has launched a new website www.ticketswest.com to take advantage of new technologies that provide an “exceptional user experience and deliver reliability during periods of demand.”

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August 31, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

L'alianXa Travel Network and Amadeus sign 10-year partnership

L'alianXa Travel Network, an international travel agency group with operations in major Latin American business and tourism destinations, and Amadeus have recently signed a 10-year partnership.

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August 31, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

Tiger Airways ties up with Hertz

Singapore-based low cost airline Tiger Airways has entered into a partnership with car rental company Hertz to offer car rental services to its passengers at discounted rates.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

Cheapflights appoints David Owczarek as chief operating officer

Strengthening its management team, Cheapflights has appointed David
Owczarek as group chief operating officer. To be based in the UK,
Owczarek will report to chief executive officer David Soskin.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

China World Trade Corporation's subsidiary to acquire majority stake in Hao Shi Guang

China World Trade Corporation's subsidiary Guangdong New Generation
Commercial Management Co., Ltd recently entered into an agreement to
acquire Guangdong Hao Shi Guang Travel Agency Limited from Guangdong
Rising Hotel Group Co., Ltd. The development took place earlier this
month.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

Ryanair indicates about its plans for Norway

As part of its expansion plans, Ryanair has plans to set up an office in
Norway.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

AirAsia posts US$4.28m net income in fiscal fourth quarter

AirAsia, the biggest discount carrier in Southeast Asia, has recorded
net income worth US$4.28 million, in the quarter that ended in June. For
the fiscal year 2005, AirAsia posted an after-tax profit of US$29.6
million on revenue of US$177.1 million.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

David Bayes appointed as managing director of Choice Hotels Australasia

Choice Hotels International, Inc. has appointed David Bayes as managing
director of Choice Hotels Australasia, effective October 17, 2005.

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August 30, 2005 | Permalink | m-Travel.com

Korman Communities opts for GenaRes

Philadelphia-based luxury apartment operator Korman Communities has
recently chosen GenaRes as its new service provider for CRS, GDS, and
Internet Reservations.

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