Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Orbitz releases first native app for iPad

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Orbitz releases first native app for iPad Mar 1st 2013, 03:30 Orbitz today launched the Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for iPad, an extension of its top-rated mobile apps. The Orbitz app for iPad is the only fully native, in-app experience that allows consumers to search and book all three major components of a trip.

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L.A. Times - Asia: In Hong Kong, baby formula feeds discord with mainland Chinese

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In Hong Kong, baby formula feeds discord with mainland Chinese Feb 28th 2013, 23:50 Hong Kong has imposed a two-can limit, along with the penalties of prison time and a fine, in response to mainlanders who clear shelves of the precious commodity. BEIJING — In Hong Kong, baby formula has become a precious commodity, kept under lock and key. Media files: 16x9

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Ebookers launches new ‘Bucket List’ Facebook app

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Ebookers launches new 'Bucket List' Facebook app Mar 1st 2013, 00:00 Thirty-four percent of Brits have an active 'bucket list' of things to do before they die, according to a survey by leading online travel agent ebookers.com.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: TAM launches mobile check-in service at Heathrow

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TAM launches mobile check-in service at Heathrow Feb 28th 2013, 06:53 TAM Airlines has made its mobile check-in service available to passengers travelling from London Heathrow to Brazil. The new service guarantees a fast and safe boarding experience, in addition it avoids the use of paper boarding passes and that helps to contribute to the airline's commitment to sustainable practices.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Amadeus overcomes micro economic environment to boost profits

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Amadeus overcomes micro economic environment to boost profits Feb 27th 2013, 10:11 Amadeus IT Holding has announced adjusted profits from continuing operations of €575.1 million for the year ended December 31st, an increase of 18 per cent on the previous year. This was backed by growth in revenue at the IT giant of 7.5 per cent to €2.9 billion and a 6.6 per cent rise in EBITDA to €1.1 billion.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Rising cost of APD hits British travellers

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Rising cost of APD hits British travellers Feb 27th 2013, 10:21 The results of the 2013 TripAdvisor Flights Survey have reveal British travellers' attitudes to the continuing rise of Air Passenger Duty, and the impending lift on liquid restrictions in hand-luggage across EU airports. As industry campaigners continue to battle against APD, the TripAdvisor survey of over 1,100 respondents reveals that the majority of British travellers are also against it, with 77 per cent citing that APD should be scrapped.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Change of leadership at aviation GSM operator

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Change of leadership at aviation GSM operator Feb 27th 2013, 10:48 AeroMobile, the leading mobile phone operator for the aviation industry, has announced the appointment of Kevin Rogers as chief executive. Rogers, previously head of revenue development at AeroMobile, takes over from Pal Bjordal, who has led the company for the past two and a half years.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Amadeus overcomes macro economic environment to boost profits

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Amadeus overcomes macro economic environment to boost profits Feb 27th 2013, 10:11 Amadeus IT Holding has announced adjusted profits from continuing operations of €575.1 million for the year ended December 31st, an increase of 18 per cent on the previous year. This was backed by growth in revenue at the IT giant of 7.5 per cent to €2.9 billion and a 6.6 per cent rise in EBITDA to €1.1 billion.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Travelport opens new location in Vladivostok, Russia

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Travelport opens new location in Vladivostok, Russia Feb 27th 2013, 06:41 Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the opening of a new operation in Vladivostok, situated at the head of the Golden Horn Bay in the Primorsky Krai region, near Russia's border with north eastern China. "Russia is a key growth region for Travelport and we're delighted to be expanding our presence as part of our strategic development plans," said Marcin Pilarski, managing director, eastern Europe.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Abacus launches automated exchange solution for net fares

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Abacus launches automated exchange solution for net fares Feb 27th 2013, 06:44 Abacus International has announced the launch of the first and only automated exchange solution for net fares. Net fares are an increasing component of Asian airlines distribution strategies with key Asian travel markets now issuing between 40 and 60 per cent of all tickets via net fares.

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L.A. Times - Asia: World powers offer Iran a small carrot at nuclear talks

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World powers offer Iran a small carrot at nuclear talks Feb 27th 2013, 00:50 In Kazakhstan, the so-called P5-plus-1 group proposes to slightly ease sanctions if Tehran halts production of medium-enriched uranium. WASHINGTON — Six world powers floated a modestly improved proposal to Iran on Tuesday as talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear program resumed after an eight-month hiatus, with little expectation of a breakthrough. Media files: 16x9

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: GenieMobile appoints Jackie Groves as global sales and marketing director

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GenieMobile appoints Jackie Groves as global sales and marketing director Feb 27th 2013, 03:30 GenieMobile, the leading provider of event participation solutions, announced today the appointment of Jackie Groves who will join the team as Global Sales and Marketing Director.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Expedia retools UK flights app

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Expedia retools UK flights app Feb 26th 2013, 09:04 Expedia.co.uk has announced a significant update to its existing free mobile app to allow UK travellers to instantly research and book flights on more than 130 airlines via a sleek new interface. While this newest update still allows travellers to book from over 140,000 hotel properties, Brits will now also enjoy access to exclusive mobile-only hotel deals of up to 30 per cent off properties worldwide all brought to life with new, crisp destination imagery.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: VisitEngland links with lastminute.com for new campaign

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VisitEngland links with lastminute.com for new campaign Feb 26th 2013, 09:15 VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and leading hotel and travel specialist, lastminute.com, have launched a joint marketing campaign. The programme is designed to encourage consumers to embrace the spontaneity of a last minute getaway by visiting a newly created and booking a short break in England.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Total online travel spending up 9 percent in U.S.

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Total online travel spending up 9 percent in U.S. Feb 26th 2013, 05:30 comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its Full Year and Q4 2012 U.S. travel e-commerce sales estimates. For the full 2012 year, U.S. travel e-commerce sales reached $103 billion, an increase of 9 percent versus the prior year. Air Travel accounted for nearly two-thirds of all travel spending while growing 10 percent vs. year ago.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Radioactive tuna from Fukushima? Scientists eat it up

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Radioactive tuna from Fukushima? Scientists eat it up Feb 26th 2013, 02:51 Radiation from the nuclear disaster offers biologists an opportunity to study migrations of fish, turtles and birds across the Pacific. The research could benefit conservation efforts. Marine biologist Dan Madigan stood on a dock in San Diego and considered some freshly caught Pacific bluefin tuna. The fish had managed to swim 5,000 miles from their spawning grounds near Japan to California's shores, only to end up the catch of local fishermen. Media files: 16x9

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Royal Cliff Hotels Group officially launches free Wi-Fi

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Royal Cliff Hotels Group officially launches free Wi-Fi Feb 26th 2013, 03:30 The Royal Cliff Hotels Group is proud of offer complimentary Wi-Fi to all of its valued guests. This step represents Royal Cliff's culture of continual progress and innovation.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Amadeus predicts rise in long distance rail travel

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Amadeus predicts rise in long distance rail travel Feb 25th 2013, 08:03 Long-distance passenger traffic will increase by 21 per cent to reach over 1.36 billion by 2020, 238 million up compared to 2011 figures, according to a recent study from Amadeus. The report - entitled The Rail Journey to 2020 - focuses on the period 2011-2020, which will see the passenger rail industry in Europe impacted by an unprecedented combination of factors: some relating to structural change, others arising from opportunities created by infrastructural investments and technology.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Afghanistan leader accuses U.S. special forces of torture

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Afghanistan leader accuses U.S. special forces of torture Feb 25th 2013, 00:00 Afghan President Hamid Karzai orders the troops to cease operations in Wardak province, where abuses were reported to have occurred. KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday ordered U.S. special forces troops to cease operations in a strategic eastern province, accusing the Americans and Afghans working for them of torturing and abducting civilians. Media files: 16x9

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Boingo adds eight airports in Japan, Germany

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Boingo adds eight airports in Japan, Germany Feb 24th 2013, 21:30 Boingo Wireless, the Wi-Fi industry's leading provider of software and services worldwide, today announced an agreement with NTT Broadband Platform, Inc. (NTTBP) to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at five major airports in Japan, collectively serving more than 130 million passengers annually.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Southwest Airlines upgrades inflight entertainment

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Southwest Airlines upgrades inflight entertainment Feb 24th 2013, 03:30 Southwest Airlines has made movies on demand available on all WiFi-equipped Southwest aircraft for only $5 per movie, per device.  The airline also announced an upgrade to their television package.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Travelport inks deal with ATPI Group

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Travelport inks deal with ATPI Group Feb 24th 2013, 08:00 Business travel and events company, the ATPI Group, has confirmed a substantial contract extension with Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Secret U.S.-North Korea diplomatic trips reported

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Secret U.S.-North Korea diplomatic trips reported Feb 24th 2013, 00:32 An Obama administration official visited North Korea twice in 2012 in an unsuccessful effort to improve relations after Kim Jong Un assumed power, ex-officials say. WASHINGTON — A White House official made two secret visits to North Korea last year in an unsuccessful effort to improve relations after new ruler Kim Jong Un assumed power, according to former U.S. officials familiar with the trips. Media files: 16x9

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