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The Purple Pod

Discussion, analysis and news from the online travel industry, produced by Travolution

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  1. 13

    The Purple Pod #13 - ITT Special 2009

    Special edition of the Purple Pod by Travolution, recorded at the annual ITT Conference and sponsored by puregenie.com. Joining editor Kevin May for a chat in Dubai is Richard Newman of Body Talk, Neil Herbert of TravelBuddy and, of course, Ian Brooks of puregenie.com.

  2. 12

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #12

    Special edition of the Purple Pod from Travolution, including a roundtable debate on user generated content and featuring WAYN.com, Cruisecritic and DoYouTravel.com.

  3. 11

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #11

    More from the PhoCusWright conference in Hollywood, in association with Travelzoo, editor Kevin May talks to Viator, Dealbase, AviationPodcasts.com and Travelzoo.

  4. 10

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #10

    Presented by editor Kevin May from Hollywood, California, this special edition in conjuntion with Travelzoo talks to four of Innovators in online travel: Uptake, Travelbeen, Travelmuse and TripChill.

  5. 9

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #9

    Analysis and in-depth discussion on the online travel industry, hosted by editor Kevin May. This episode features Alex Bainbridge (Travel UCD), Peter Deane (Handy Group) and David Flower (Gomez).

  6. 8

    The Purple Pod #8 - ITT Special V3

    The final of three special editions of The Purple Pod from the ITT conference in Cyprus. Editor Kevin May talks to Philip Dickinson (Sandals), Kenny Picken (Traveltek), John McEwan (Advantage Travel Centres), Simon Johnson (P&O Ferries) and Ian Brooks (Puregenie.com).

  7. 7

    The Purple Pod #7 - ITT Special V2

    The second of three special editions of The Purple Pod from the ITT conference in Cyprus. Featuring in this episode are Roberto da Re (Dolphin Dynamics), Ian Brooks (Puregenie.com), Arjo Ghosh (iCrossing), Francesca Ecsery (Cheapflights) and Paul Evans (Lowcostbeds).

  8. 6

    The Purple Pod #6 - ITT Special V1

    First of three special editions of The Purple Pod from the ITT conference in Cyprus. Editor Kevin May talks to Keith Betton, Ian Brooks and Penny Wilson ahead of the first sessions.

  9. 5

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #5

    Another podcast for the online travel industry from Travolution. Editor Kevin May hosts the latest episode featuring Gapyear.com, Microsoft and Mystery Man X, the mysterious figure behind start-up travel site SoCruise.com.

  10. 4

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #4

    Travolution editor Kevin May hosts the latest Purple Pod on the online travel industry. Henry Elliss (Tamar) talks travel and social media, TripSay is the latest company under the spotlight in The Sky's The Limit, Jason Dwyer (Bookable Holidays) stars in the Talkback section, and Jerome Touze (WAYN) gets enthusiastic about green issues and his carbon footprint.

  11. 3

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #3

    The online travel industry goes under spotlight again in The Purple Pod from Travolution. Kevin May talks to Xavier Allee (Avis), Trenton Moss (Webcredible) and unveils another UK travel start-up. Steve Endecott (OHG) joins in for a chat with TravelRepublic's Paul Furner.

  12. 2

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #2

    More in-depth discussion for the online travel industry from Travolution, hosted by Kevin May. This episode featues analysis of the new ABTA with Andy Cooper (Federation of Tour Operators), hotel technology with Simon Barker (Conferma) and Steve Endecott (On Holiday Group) for our regular TalkBack section. Alex Francis (Want2BeThere.com) stars in the first start-up showcase, The Sky's The Limit.

  13. 1

    Travolution - The Purple Pod #1

    Kevin May hosts the latest edition of The Purple Pod - commentary, discussion and more for the online travel industry. Matt Cheevers (Teletext Holidays) and Bruce Rosard (PhoCusWright) feature as we talk about the new media model in travel and why bloggers are important to the rest of the industry.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Discussion, analysis and news from the online travel industry, produced by Travolution

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Kevin May

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Discussion, analysis and news from the online travel industry, produced by Travolution

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