Category Archives: Travel Tech

Braunschweiger Verkehrs-AG’s first electric bus with Bombardier PRIMOVE technology began revenue service in Germany

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BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-mobility solution for electric buses in public service for the first time in Braunschweig, Germany World’s first inductive fast charging system with 200 kW in passenger operation Automatic wireless charging for trams, buses, trucks and cars opens up new possibilities for environmentally friendly, quiet and convenient transportation Berlin, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator… Read the full news article

General Electric’s GEnx-1B engine to power Air France-KLM Boeing 787 fleet

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Amstelveen, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM has finalized an agreement with General Electric and has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its fleet of Boeing 787-9*. The first aircraft will be delivered to KLM in October 2015 and to Air France in January 2017. The joint selection of engine for Air France and KLM’s… Read the full news article

Innovative Online Education Programme Open to the Global Tourism Industry

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Brisbane, Australia, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism e kit is the highly successful self-help, online education programme that enables tourism businesses and operators to make the most of digital marketing opportunities.  Australian tourism businesses have had exclusive access to the Tourism e kit since its launch in 2008 and now, for the first time,… Read the full news article

Jon Slangerup appointed at Mxi Technologies Board of Directors

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Ottawa, Canada, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of Jon Slangerup to the company’s Board of Directors. A senior-level executive with experience bridging both aviation and technology, Mr. Slangerup joins the board having previously held the position of President of FedEx Canada among other… Read the full news article

PE firm Thoma Bravo to acquire TravelClick from Genstar Capital for $930 million

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TravelClick to continue innovation in global hospitality industry to improve profitability for hoteliers San Francisco, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TravelClick, a global provider of innovative revenue generating cloud-based solutions for the $500 billion global hospitality… Read the full news article

Thomson and First Choice launch Holiday Open Day to help customers find their perfect holiday

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Luton, UK, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the recent launches of the myThomson and myFirstChoice apps, TUI UK & Ireland is continuing to innovate with the introduction of a new interactive and experiential tool to help customers find their perfect holiday. Holiday Open Day is designed for customers who know they want to enjoy the… Read the full news article

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli opens showcasing Marriott Hotels’ newest innovations

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its rapid growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total number of properties to seven in Istanbul and eleven in Turkey overall.  From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this… Read the full news article

TravelPRNews.com names the travel managers who lead the airlines’ digital customer service evolution

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelPRNews.com, a leading travel press release distribution and news-wire service, runs an initiative aimed at discovering and giving greater exposure to travel industry leaders that stay behind any great achievement and success within the travel and leisure industry. Travel intelligence company Skift revealed the names of… Read the full news article

TravelClick’s NAHR for February 2014 sees hotels poised for healthy growth in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are poised to see healthy growth in 2014, according to data from the February 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing gains in occupancy and ADR for the next 12 months,  which… Read the full news article

Lufthansa introduced new shopping cart function on its website at lufthansa.com

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is making it easier to book tickets and a wide range of other services on its website www.lufthansa.com. The individual booking steps have been fundamentally changed, and the layout has been redesigned and the menu prompts simplified. From now on, customers can add flights and other optional flight-related services… Read the full news article

Cargo-XML standards: IATA released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit

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Montreal, Canada, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit, providing Cargo-XML standards for the electronic exchange of information that replace traditional Cargo-IMP for the air cargo industry. The toolkit provides electronic message standards that ensure uniformity, clarity, accuracy and economy in electronic… Read the full news article

Amadeus extends partnership with the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany AERTiCKET

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Companies sign a multi-year agreement which now includes AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and AERTiCKET, the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany, today announce that they have extended their long standing partnership, and expanded it to AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally. The AERTiCKET… Read the full news article

Iberia Maintenance now part of Airbus network of approved service providers

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Maintenance is to provide maintenance services for components of Airbus A320s and A330s aircraft. Under a renewable agreement, the Iberia’s Maintenance Division in Madrid will inspect and repair components of the two aircraft models, covered by client support agreements with Airbus, such as FHS (Flight Hour Services). The maintenance tasks… Read the full news article

Thai Airways International (THAI) introduced WiFi on board THAI’s Airbus A330-300 and A380-800 aircraft

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai Airways International (THAI) announced the introduction of THAI Sky Connect service for wireless internet connection (WiFi) on board THAI’s Airbus A330-300 and A380-800 aircraft. Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, THAI Senior Executive Vice President of Commercial, and Acting President, said, “THAI is pleased to introduce THAI Sky Connect, an in-flight WiFi product… Read the full news article

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Houston Airport System introduced Automated Passport Control (APC) technology

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Arriving international travelers enjoy speedy process through kiosks HOUSTON, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) together with the Houston Airport System (HAS) are announcing the arrival of Automated Passport Control (APC) technology that is improving traveler facilitation and security of international travel. Twenty self-service kiosks are now operating at George Bush Intercontinental Airport… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways launched its first international Instagram contest: #destigram

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1.6 Million Frequent Flyer Miles And Two Pairs Of Business & Economy Class Trips Are Offered To The Most Talented And Lucky Entrants Contest Is Live Through 1st March At Qatarairways.com/Destigram DOHA, Qatar, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has recently launched its first international Instagram contest: “#destigram.” Visitors are encouraged to share a… Read the full news article

TravelClick North American Distribution Review Q1-2014: Online Channels Continue to Lead Bookings in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter (Q4) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com) and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel agents continued to experience year-over-year growth in hotel room nights booked, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; First Quarter 2014)…. Read the full news article

Twisper Travel GmbH, the most reliable source for quality locations around the world, launched Twisper Guides on February 11th

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Twisper (www.twisper.com), the most reliable source for the world’s favorite locations, is now launching Twisper Guides that allow everyday Twisper community members to curate, share and subscribe to personal guides for amazing locations around the world. A first for the travel and tech market, Twisper’s Guides marries the flexibility and creativity of web with the speed… Read the full news article

Amadeus to power Orbitz brands in North America as part of new multi-year agreement

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Amadeus, the leading technology provider for the global travel industry, and Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company which uses technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel, today announced the two companies have entered into a new multi-year agreement. Chicago, IL and Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full news article

Lufthansa took delivery of its first Airbus A320 with vortex generators

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa will today take delivery of its first Airbus A320 with vortex generators. The brand-new Airbus aircraft with registration D-AIUB is scheduled to land at Frankfurt Airport at 4.20 p.m. Based here, it will serve short and medium-haul destinations in Germany and Europe. Lufthansa is the first airline in the world… Read the full news article

Thomson and First Choice new websites received record 17.9 million visits in January 2014

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New Thomson and First Choice websites deliver inspiring content, intuitive search and instant customisation to enhance customer experience Record 17.9 million visitors across Thomson and First Choice websites in January Over 50% of all bookings in January were made online Luton, UK, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The re-launch of the Thomson and First Choice websites has resulted… Read the full news article

Sochi 2014: Russian telecommunications company MegaFon to Demonstrate Fans’ Faces Enlarged by 3500 Times

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The MegaFon pavilion that belongs to one of the biggest Russian telecommunications companies has every opportunity to become the most notable pavilion at the Sochi Olympics. It resembles Mount Rushmore, but in the digital era. Its facade is comprised of 11,000 actuators, which transform the building’s facade into a three-dimensional portrait… Read the full news article

Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel opens its doors for the 2014 season

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Jersey, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Thursday 6th February, marks the start of the 2014 season for Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com as the luxury establishment opens its doors once again to visitors after its annual winter maintenance closure. Now, thanks to an ongoing programme of investment, guests can enjoy a variety of new and upgraded facilities including the latest… Read the full news article

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines launched brand new mobile booking solution

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Luxembourg, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has improved its eService offer and opened up a brand new mobile booking solution. Thus, customers can look up, select and book their flights directly on their mobile devices. The mobile website mobile.luxair.lu allows customers to access valuable Luxair services at all times, by connecting from their smartphone or tablet. The… Read the full news article

Marriott comments on franchise management company White Lodging’s data breach

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of our franchise management companies has experienced unusual fraud patterns in connection with its systems that process credit card transactions at a number of hotels across a range of brands, including some Marriott-branded hotels.  They are in the midst of the investigation and are in close contact with the… Read the full news article

Wizz Air now allows use of Portable Electronic Devices on board of all its flights

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that passengers are now allowed to use Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) such as mobile phones, electronic readers and tablet computers, on all Wizz Air flights. The new guidelines for the use of PEDs on board aircraft have… Read the full news article

Sochi 2014 Games the first winter games to have sports events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2014 Games in Sochi will be the first winter games to have individual events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format, which has 16 times the resolution of HDTV with 22.2 surround sound. The Olympic and Paralympic events will be filmed using brand new spidercams, rail cams, and cameras mounted on… Read the full news article

Canadian Tourism Commission looks at some of the best social media travel campaigns across the country

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Parks Canada teams up with Google to give visitors a new look, while WestJet has a blockbuster seasonal video hit. Canada, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New technology sheds fresh light on marketing initiatives and no-one carries a bigger social-media torch in Canada than the travel industry. We at the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) are delighted to pull together another… Read the full news article

Iberia to showcase new commercial and customer-focused initiatives at Fitur tourism trade fair in Madrid

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 www.iberia.com has been “socialised” by connecting its users with Iberia’s more than 1.6 million followers on the social networks. In January Iberia has trimmed some 10 minutes from minimum flight connection times at its T4 hub in Madrid-Barajas, enabling it to offer 1,200 additional connections. Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — At this year’s Fitur tourism trade… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines facebook channel has just exceeded 200,000 fans

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• More than 70,000 extra Facebook fans in 2013 – average of 5,800 new fans a month, or 1,500 a week • Number of Twitter followers doubles to 18,000 members in 2013 Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian Facebook channel just keeps soaring higher and higher – and has now exceeded 200,000 fans. The Austrian… Read the full news article