BOOKING & FLIGHT INFO APP NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAY STORE FOR JUST €3 2012-10-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (25 Oct) made it even easier for passengers to access its guaranteed lowest fares with the launch of a new Android app, which is available on Play Store for just €3. Ryanair’s… Read the full press release
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Customer Rental Experience Enhanced with Industry-Leading QR Codes and Mobile-Optimized Site
“ONRAMP Concierge” Program Provides Vehicle Information, Great Deals and Local Resources to Car Rental Customers ST. LOUIS, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car rental customers now have 24/7 access to a virtual travel guide that can steer them to everything from local attractions to vehicle information, thanks to ONRAMP Concierge – a new mobile-optimized website launched by… Read the full press release
On the Move: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Keeps Business Travellers Connected with New Mobile Technology Innovations
Complimentary in-car WiFi and other services introduced in Singapore Singapore – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the moment the plane’s seat belt sign finally turns off at the gate, it’s a race to reconnect and catch up for today’s business travellers, often with the added stress of establishing a local internet connection and getting all the needed… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines возобновляет рейсы в Таиланд
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о возобновлении регулярных рейсов в Бангкок (Таиланд) с 21 октября 2012 года. Полеты будут осуществляться из Новосибирска, Иркутска, Красноярска и Хабаровска. Из Новосибирска в Бангкок рейсы будут выполняться до четырех раз в неделю, из Иркутска – два раза в неделю, из Красноярска и Хабаровска – один раз в две… Read the full press release
IHG® Launches Priority Club® Rewards iPad® App and Builds on Successful Mobile Strategy of Enhancing all Stages of the Guest Journey
IHG now generating over $20 million a month in revenue from mobile bookings ATLANTA – 2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the continuation of its mobile strategy with launch of the Priority Club® Rewards app for iPad®. With a continued focus on mobile and tablet booking solutions and immersing the guest… Read the full press release
IPHONE INTERGRATION TO HELP ESSENTIAL TRAVEL CUSTOMERS EASE INTO THEIR PARKING SPACE
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s 3am and you’re racing to find the airport car park in time to check in for your flight. The kids are moaning at the back and you’re trying to decipher a badly printed map in the gloom, or, even worse, rifling through a multitude of print outs, looking for the one… Read the full press release
New edition of the LH Magazin app sets plane enthusiasts’ pulse rates soaring
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a whole host of video clips, animations and interactive features, the new edition of the LH Magazin app opens up the exciting world of the Lufthansa fleet, which currently comprises around 400 aircraft. The special edition of the Lufthansa Magazin app presents in detail the 16 aircraft types of the current… Read the full press release
Travelport Announces Release of GalileoTerminal in Asia Pacific
New mobile solution offers travel agents access to the Galileo and Apollo GDS platforms anytime, anywhere Singapore, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announced the launch of a new, innovative mobile solution for travel agents in the Asia Pacific region. Known as GalileoTerminal, the web-based solution enables travel agents… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport upgrades mobile site
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has upgraded its mobile web site following customer research which showed more passengers want information while on the move using mobile devices. The improved site makes useful information easily accessible and quick to download, with a new drop down menu option making better use of available space on smaller screen sizes. The… Read the full press release
Amadeus signs global partnership agreement with Charter Solutions International for traveller tracking and communications on mobile devices
Amadeus signs global partnership agreement with Charter Solutions International for traveller tracking and communications on mobile devices The Amadeus Mobile Messenger solution is a unique way of handling traveller tracking and communications in any travel disruption or crisis situation on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Madrid, Spain, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology… Read the full press release
MOTEL 6 LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APPLICATION FOR BOOKING RESERVATIONS
Introductory rates among the benefits to fans of the brand’s page Dallas, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finding a clean, comfortable place to rest while on the road just got a little easier. Today, Motel 6 launched a booking application on Facebook, allowing customers to complete their reservation from start to finish without ever leaving the… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES POCKETGUIDE APPLICATION ON WIZZAIR.COM
CUSTOMERS’ TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TO BENEFIT FROM THEMED AUDIO CITY GUIDES FOR SMART PHONES 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new partnership with PocketGuide Inc. and launched a further innovative offer for its consumers. From 12th October Wizz Air will offer the PocketGuide app, worldwide… Read the full press release
Concur Study Reveals Road Warriors Packing More Mobile Apps Than Ever, But Are They The Right Ones?
As the busy fall business travel season heats up, survey finds vast majority of travelers embracing mobile apps, yet still looking for tools to reduce stress and increase job satisfaction REDMOND, Wash. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Business travel got you down? You’re not alone. A recent study conducted by Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated… Read the full press release
Amadeus launches mobile booking app and new UI for its online corporate travel booking tool
• Amadeus e-Travel Management helps corporations achieve a higher adoption rate possible thanks to its new workflow redesign and improved look and feel • The new mobile booking app enables efficiency and continuity of service for travellers on the road Madrid, Spain, 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel… Read the full press release
HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION RANKS #25 ON 2012 INFORMATIONWEEK 500
Hyatt recognized as one of the most technologically innovative companies CHICAGO, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that it ranked 25th on this year’s InformationWeek 500, a list of the top technology innovators in the U.S. The annual list was revealed on September 11 at the InformationWeek 500 Conference gala awards ceremony. “For… Read the full press release
Statesman migrates latest travel management acquisition to Travelport
Langley, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and the rapidly-expanding Statesman Travel Group, have announced the successful migration of Commodore International’s business travel division, which was acquired by Statesman in October 2011. “This has been a hugely successful migration that was achieved in an ambitious timescale,“ said Sarah Bark,… Read the full press release
Пассажиры S7 Airlines могут выбирать попутчиков через социальные сети
2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines первой в России предоставила возможность своим пассажирам еще до посадки в самолет получать информацию о попутчиках. Чтобы узнать, кто летит вашим рейсом, необходимо во время регистрации на сайте www.s7.ru указать свой профиль в одной из социальных сетей – Facebook, Vkontakte или Google+. На схеме салона самолета появится имя и фото пассажира, а… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Boosts Global Client Portfolio with Significant New Business
Southlake, Texas, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions has tapped into regions throughout the globe, building new business and offering hotels the most comprehensive set of hotel distribution and marketing services in the industry. The hospitality technology company has gained momentum by proving the worth of a true end-to-end solution, helping hoteliers increase their revenue,… Read the full press release
INSPIRED BROWSING – EASYJET LAUNCHES NEW MAP-BASED SEARCH TO HELP CUSTOMERS FIND THE PERFECT TRIP
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has added an innovative new online feature designed to help customers find exactly what they are looking for at the click of a mouse. ‘Inspire Me’ gives customers ideas on where to go, whatever their budget, helping them to see how far their budget can take them… Read the full press release
Travelport brings next-gen travel booking to Corporations in Russia
Moscow, Russia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the launch of a new Corporate Booking Tool (CBT) for Corporations and business travel agents in Russia. The new product, TripGate™, has been developed by a leading Polish travel technology company – TravelTech – together with Travelport and brings… Read the full press release
British Airways makes travel easier at LBA
2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is keeping its Leeds Bradford Airport customers ‘Appy, with an App that allows them to save time and check-in on their smartphones. Executive Club iPhone users can use the App to display Mobile Boarding Passes on their phones. In addition, customers using Android and Blackberry devices will be able to benefit… Read the full press release
ebookers commits to Travelport in France
Migration of www.ebookers.fr successfully completed Langley, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the successful migration of ebookers, a leading pan-European online travel agency, to their search and shopping product in France. As a result, ebookers customers using the French website now have access to the vast array… Read the full press release
FLIGHT SAFETY: AIR FRANCE, FIRST MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRLINE TO PROVIDE PILOTS WITH THE IPAD
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France today announced it has started to equip all 4100 of its pilots with iPad at Air France. Qualified pilots on Boeing 777 aircraft are the first to receive iPad and all remaining Air France pilots will be using iPad by summer of 2013. The iPad is reserved for use by… Read the full press release
TravelClick Drives Bookings for its Hotels in Partnership with Room Key
NEW YORK, 2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, announced today that their hotels are live on Room Key (www.roomkey.com). Thousands of TravelClick’s web booking engine hotel customers can now display real-time, best available rates and inventory on the Room Key website. Room Key, an innovative online… Read the full press release
Lufthansa uses innovative feature of the iPhone iOS 6 operating system
2012-09-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the launch of the new Passbook app for the iPhone iOS 6 operating system, Lufthansa passengers can have their boarding pass issued in the appropriate format. From now on, they can also opt to have their mobile boarding pass delivered via the Passbook function on their iPhone. Once passengers have successfully… Read the full press release
Concur Unveils Enhanced Social and Mobile Capabilities For Concurforce
Concurforce leverages the Salesforce Platform and Concur T&E Cloud to tap the power of social, mobile and open technologies, delivering innovation to help clients maximize each and every business trip Dreamforce, the world’s largest cloud computing and enterprise technology event, invites attendees to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways with social,… Read the full press release
Maldives Destination Guide iPhone App now available on App Store
2012-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This is a faster and easier way for you to discover Maldives on your iphone. This application holds all the information in the Maldives destination guide. It includes information about the environment, climate, and history and culture. Your simple and easy way to access listings of all Maldives hotels, resorts, liveaboards, restaurant… Read the full press release
Media Advisory For Thursday, September 20, 2012: Hackers welcome: SFO hosts THack, first time web developer event held at an airport
SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 20, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will be the first airport in the world to host THack, an event created by Tnooz to encourage collaboration in the travel technology development community. Participants are invited to create a new product using the application program interfaces (API’s) made available from sponsors… Read the full press release
Semaine de la Mobilité: La SNCB y participe
Le train à petit prix et de nombreuses actions du 16 au 22 septembre 2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comme les années précédentes, la SNCB s’associe à la Semaine de la Mobilité et offre à la vente le Mobility Deal. Du 16 au 22 septembre, les voyageurs munis de ce ticket pourront se rendre en train en… Read the full press release
SNCB: Lancement du nouveau site Internet
2012-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ce lundi 10 septembre, la SNCB a mis en ligne son nouveau site Internet. Un site plus pratique et mieux structuré. Déjà 176.000 visiteurs uniques en 48 heures Le nouveau site Internet de la SNCB répond à l’évolution de la consommation sur Internet. Afin d’offrir le meilleur service en ligne aux voyageurs,… Read the full press release