Invites customers to guess from ACA to ZUH in a new online game AMSTERDAM, 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has reached a total of 1,000 destinations on its global route map. The alliance and its 19 members now offer customers a combined worldwide network that has grown by 17% over two years…. Read the full news article
Revolutionary App Will Allow Users To Digitally Interact With Palma de Mallorca , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradisus Resorts, the luxury all-inclusive hotel brand part of Meliá Hotels International’s premium portfolio, announced today the launch of its own cutting-edge mobile application, furthering guests comfort and ease from the moment they check-in through the remainder of their stay. … Read the full news article
Airline Launches Website For Travelers to Voice Their Support DALLAS – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for slot exemptions that would allow Southwest to offer nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The proposed… Read the full news article
Latest developments include epicurean website Taste and new luxury and lifestyle sites *Corporate – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the list of awards and accolades for the re-imagined and redesigned fourseasons.com grows, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its digital universe with fresh content in the luxury lifestyle category, broader and deeper social media presence, and new synergies… Read the full news article
Global survey provides insights into leisure travellers, technology and trends and how leisure travel agencies can engage further with customers Langley, UK – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today released the findings of an international survey providing insight into how digital leisure travellers plan and book their trips:… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, China,2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced its collaboration with luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz in China to offer exclusive benefits to members of Ritz-Carlton’s frequent stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. The collaboration will give Ritz-Carlton Rewards members access to exclusive Mercedes-Benz benefits and will enhance the relationship the brand… Read the full news article
Los clientes podrán registrarse ante la compañía para recibir información de primera mano sobre su vuelo La aerolínea ha decidido adelantar el lanzamiento de este servicio debido a la convocatoria de huelga, y con el objetivo de poder informar mejor y de una forma más ágil y rápida a los clientes. Se trata de la… Read the full news article
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has built on the success of its iPhone app with the release of its brand new iPad app, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple’s groundbreaking portable tablet. Available now for free in the iTunes store, the iPad… Read the full news article
Mxi’s exclusive PCS drives broader oversight through real-time, enterprise-wide enforcement of MRO business, resource, and regulatory compliance constraints News at a Glance Mxi announces industry first with the launch of Avinomic Predictive Control System (PCS) The PCS governs the enterprise-wide enforcement of MRO business, resource, and regulatory compliance constraints The Mxi Avinomic PCS is the… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Amazing Thailand” official LINE account to help travellers receive the latest real-time information about the kingdom’s tourism activities and promotions on their smartphones. The information will be available for travellers who are already in Thailand as well as target travellers in Singapore,… Read the full news article
Holiday Inn® branded booking app furthers hotelier’s e-commerce strategy ATLANTA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced that its Holiday Inn brand is marking another innovative first by becoming the first major hotel brand to launch a travel app for Windows 8 – the newest… Read the full news article
200 Airlines, 140,000+ Hotel Properties Accessible Via Seamless, Simple Interface; Mobile-Only Hotel Deals Up To 60% Off BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features… Read the full news article
Guests can take a holiday from technology, reconnect with loved ones and receive a complimentary Costa Rica-style custom iPhone case Costa Rica – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Do you love your favorite technology devices but want to take a short holiday from them to reconnect with nature, friends, loved ones and yourself? Guests at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica now… Read the full news article
Carrier also expands e-ticketing to several more regions through Travelport 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces new long-term technology agreements with Sao Paulo-based GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, one of Latin America’s fastest-growing airlines. GOL has chosen to participate in the Travelport Check-In Interchange to accelerate deployment… Read the full news article
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet has released a fully updated Northern Honshū (Tōhoku) chapter from its forthcoming Japan guidebook (September 2013) as a free download on lonelyplanet.com. In November 2012, Lonely Planet author Rebecca Milner researched and wrote about the region affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and now Lonely Planet is offering… Read the full news article
Polish Travel Management Company chooses Travelport as its technology partner Langley, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the signing of a new agreement with Grupa Travel which will result in the Travel Management Company’s use of the latest Travelport technology, including Travelport SmartPoint App™. “When choosing a… Read the full news article
The icon indicating the smartphone application has already appeared on the website of Budapest Airport 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The application is available for download on phones running under iOS, Android and BlackBerry platforms. Although it is a basic application at the moment, several new functions will be introduced in upcoming months. This move further strengthens the leading position of Budapest… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, reached a significant social media milestone recently when it surpassed an incredible 1 million views on the RCI® YouTube channel. The channel is part of a larger media program that continues to introduce timeshare products and timeshare exchange to consumers around the world…. Read the full news article
DALLAS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apptricity Corporation, provider of Jetstream which includes E-Procurement, Financial Productivity and Supply Chain solutions, announced today a new agreement with GetThere, the world’s leading travel and collaboration management solution, to deliver advanced business travel booking and expense management. “We are pleased to bring together GetThere and Apptricity Expense Management so that… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — When it comes to booking holidays online many people are using their mobile devices to book, according to the latest research* from ABTA. When asked what device they used when booking a holiday online in the last twelve months (either through a travel agent, tour operator, bookings engine or direct), nearly a… Read the full news article
Listen, the sky has something to say… 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Well-known for its trendy tracks and exclusive contents, Air France Music is now offering music lovers a new iPhone app: “Music in the Sky”, created by the agency BETC. The principle is as poetic as it is fun, with pieces of music hidden in the… Read the full news article
TravelClick Offers Risk-Free Pay-for-Performance Model to Increase Visibility and Direct Bookings on Google Hotel Price Ads NEW YORK – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, announced a risk-free pay-for-performance program for hotels to advertise on Google’s Hotel Price Ads program that includes Google Hotel Finder, Google… Read the full news article
Dolphin web publishing solution enhanced with multi-device support and a suite of newly developed content widgets London, 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dolphin Dynamics’ web publishing solution has been enhanced to serve website content ready for mobile devices, including smart phones and tablets. The new feature enables Dolphin to recognise the type of connecting device and automatically… Read the full news article
Amadeus revolutionises online travel with industry first solution making flight search more relevant and simpler for travellers • Patent-pending search solution, Amadeus Featured Results™, instantly delivers the four most relevant bookable travel options available – fastest, cheapest, most popular and sponsored • Amadeus to preview new solution at the PhoCusWrightTravel Innovation Summit Madrid, Spain, 2012-11-13… Read the full news article
Atlanta, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term IT services agreement with Panama-based Copa Airlines (NYSE: CPA), the national airline of Panama. Through the agreement, Copa Airlines joins airlines worldwide in saving time and money through the use of Travelport Rapid Reprice technology, the first… Read the full news article
Free app is iPhone and Android user friendly and adds social media element to guests’ stay Canvas Pinot Noir to debut in North America Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in 2013 CHICAGO, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Folio Fine Wine Partners, announce today the launch of Folio Fine Wine Partners’… Read the full news article
Iconic travel brand partners with Travelport to fuel next chapter in growth Langley, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport has announced that Hays Travel, the UK’s largest Independent travel retailer, has signed a contract to move its GDS business to Travelport. In addition to providing Hays with air and hotel content, Travelport will also provide Hays with access… Read the full news article
· Apple Passbook users to receive personalised offers and information as they travel through Heathrow · Apple Passbook and Heathrow WorldPoints rewards programme integrate 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow today announced a partnership between Apple’s Passbook and the airport’s WorldPoints passenger rewards programme. The move, a first in a European multi-retailer environment, will soon allow… Read the full news article
Dubai, United Arab Emirates,2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel agents in the Middle East and Africa will now be able to manage their bookings on the move, as Travelport has announced the roll-out of its mobile GDS application, Travelport Mobile Agent. The app, available to download from the App Store, will enable Travelport-connected agents to gain full… Read the full news article
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет об открытии новых рейсов из Новосибирска – в Гонконг и Фергану. Полеты по маршруту Новосибирск — Гонконг выполняются с 29 октября 2012 года с периодичностью два раза в неделю. Вылет из Новосибирска – по понедельникам в 01:15 и средам в 22:35. Обратный рейс вылетает из Гонконга в понедельник в… Read the full news article