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Internet pioneer named vp at Farecast.com
Farecast.com, which won the Travel Industry Association 2007 TravelCom Res-Expo New Innovator Award, has hired travel industry expert Krista Pappas, known as the first professional analyst to cover internet travel in 1996-97.
Ms Pappas was also a key player in the launch of online travel services. Her new title is vice president of business development.
“Krista will be instrumental in driving Farecast’s distribution strategy and growing our existing relationships with suppliers,” said Hugh Crean, Farecast’s president and CEO.
Prior to Farecast, Ms. Pappas was senior vice president and chief strategist for Smarter Travel Media. She was responsible for all commercial business operations and strategy for the company.
Her extensive experience in travel includes the Head of Travel for The New York Times Web division. She was an advisor on the development of T2/Orbitz and was also one of the first analysts to cover online travel at Gomez Advisors.
Farecast.com says it is the first and only airfare prediction website.
Farecast.com helps airfare shoppers across the country save money by answering the question: should you buy now or wait?
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