Skift
When the U.S. Department of Justice decided a week ago not to stand in the way of Expedia's acquisition of Orbitz Worldwide, the DOJ cited Google's hotel and flight products as a sign that new players are emerging to ensure a competitive market.
Right on cue, Google announced a series of moves recently to ramp up its hotel advertising and booking features.
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TODAY
 The future often often seems so far off and fantastical. Yet with technological advances, we're already seeing the arrival of self-driving vehicles (and flying cars!), 3-D organ printing and even "Back to the Future II" — like hoverboards. Not to mention things we take for granted, like the ubiquitous iPhone, introduced eight years ago, that has upended the mobile-phone industry — and now comes equipped with "3-D touch" in its latest models.
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Daily Mail
These cringeworthy TV adverts are proof that travel companies can leave a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons when they try to win over holidaymakers.
In a medium where every second is crucial, it seems there are a dozen misses for every hit advert, but it’s the worst ones that tend to be the most memorable.
Some are just plain awful and widely ridiculed on social media, while others fail to captivate an audience and fall flat. These are some of the best and worst travel adverts of all time.
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USA TODAY
 The top travel apps for Android and iOS are riddled with flaws that could leave your data exposed, according to a new report out recently from mobile security startup Bluebox Security.
Bluebox conducted comprehensive research on the top-ranked travel apps, testing them on about a dozen security factors from encryption to anti-tamper controls, as well as whether the code was developed in-house. The result?
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TIME
ANA, Japan's largest airline, announced recently that two new Star Wars-themed aircraft will join the previously unveiled R2-D2 ANA Jet.
The BB-8 ANA Jet, a Boeing 777-300ER, will feature the image of BB-8, a new character from the franchise's forthcoming installment, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, while the The Star Wars ANA Jet will feature both BB-8 and R2-D2 on a Boeing 767-300.
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Business Insider
Visiting a destination during peak travel season can mean massive crowds and overpriced hotels, which is why it's often best to travel during the off-season.
We teamed up with Kayak to find the best international destination to visit each month of the year.
Kayak calculated the median monthly airfare and median hotel rates for four-star properties in multiple destinations around the world.
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Travel-Intel Magazine
Does this sound familiar? A recent posting on Cruise Critic about an NCL cruise from Copenhagen to St. Petersburg went something like this: Is all the staff outsourced? After our 20-hour trip to Copenhagen to board the ship we found our stateroom dirty and disgusting.
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Travel-Intel Newsletter
 They say you will know it when you have walked through a ghost. Your hair stands up on end; you suddenly feel a chill and it will happen so suddenly and imperceptibly you may not even notice a spirit is near. AmericaHaunts.com offers access and information on more than 30 scare attractions across the country for those looking for Vampire and Zombie productions.
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Skift and Travel Channel
In the era of user-generated travel content, GoPro reigns king.
The video gadget company, started as a way to capture first-person surfing videos, has become synonymous with travel, adventure and extreme sports. It’s given destinations a budget-friendly way to create social buzz and has empowered average travelers to shoot their own adventures from unique perspectives.
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