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Interview with Neil Simpkin, digital trade and marketing manager, Flybe

TDS Europe 2006 special: By EyeforTravel Correspondent

Flybe had recently shared that it is actively developing and managing both PPC and SEO strategies to ensure it maximises opportunities through this channel.

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Genesis to offer agents relief from non-preferred distribution channel airline segment fees

The Genesis Travel Distribution System has shared its plans of launching Preferred Channel Selector (PCS), a desktop tool “designed to provide travel agents relief from airline segment fees for inventory booked in non-preferred distribution channels”. 

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US Airways chief executive reportedly approached Delta’s Grinstein for a possible merger

US Airways Group Inc.’s chief executive officer Doug Parker had spoken earlier this summer to his counterpart at Delta Air Lines about the possibility of merging the two companies, The Wall Street Journal online reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

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Europcar adds Catalan and Estonian languages to its online reservation service

European car rental company Europcar has recently introduced online reservation services in Catalan and Estonian languages.

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US Airways Group continues to exemplify merger benefits

Reporting a turnaround in its operations, the new US Airways Group, Inc. has reported a second quarter 2006 profit of $305 million or $3.25 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $3 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the same period last year.

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Now, it’s the turn of mobile hotel room

In what is being termed as “the ultimate accessory for lovers of outdoor entertainment”, Travelodge has come up with a mobile bedroom concept or `Travelpod’ to make even the fussiest festival-goer feel at home.

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eLong achieves record results in 2Q, growth across all of its booking services

eLong has shared that its travel revenues increased 57 percent year-over-year and 26 percent sequentially to US$8.1 million, and total revenues improved 55 percent year-over-year and 26 percent sequentially to US$8.9 million as it shared its second quarter results.

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eLong announces election of Barney Harford as chairman of the board of directors

China’s online travel service provider eLong’s board of directors has elected Barney Harford as chairman.

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Which OTA gets maximum click-throughs from sponsored ads?

More than 50 percent of the total click-throughs to online travel sites - Expedia.com, Orbitz.com, Travelocity.com and CheapTickets.com are generated by sponsored ads, compared to just 11 percent across all web search activity, according to the latest analysis by comScore Media Metrix. The company shared findings as it introduced Competitive Search Marketing Reports to compare the effectiveness of their online search campaigns to campaigns run by competitors.

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TIG Global chosen as Internet marketing partner for Solís brand

The West Paces Hotel Group has chosen TIG Global as its Internet marketing agency of record for the Solís Hotels and Resorts brand and its independently managed hotels.

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