2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France, KLM, Alitalia and Delta are launching today “AgentConnect.biz”, the new joint website dedicated to travel agents. This website provides them with the necessary tools and information to meet customer requirements, 24/7. Originally launched in 8 countries in Northern Europe, (Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, Sweden), AgentConnect.biz replaces afkl.biz… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Tech
Iberia pone en marcha un nuevo servicio de información al cliente ante incidencias, “Iberia Conecta”
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 press release
Agoda.com makes mobile booking even easier with its app for iPad
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 press release
Lufthansa, Record fleet on second anniversary of FlyNet launch
Stay on the ball at cruising altitude with live English-language TV channel Sport 24 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is continuing to roll out its FlyNet broadband Internet service across its intercontinental network. Two years after the launch of FlyNet, it is now able to offer inflight broadband connectivity on a record 80 aircraft in its… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Announces the Market Availability of Maintenix Version 8
Latest Maintenix product stream sets a new industry standard for aviation maintenance management with a focus on mobile applications, advanced planning, and analytics News at a Glance Maintenix version 8 now commercially available Latest version reflects the dynamic nature of the industry and supports advanced infrastructure options V8 offers a business platform for capitalizing on… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Launches MRO IT Industry First with its Avinomic Predictive Control System
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 press release
TAT Launches “Amazing Thailand” Official LINE Account, Offers Fun Stickers for Download until Dec 26
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 press release
IHG® Becomes First Global Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows 8
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 press release
Oman Air’s Sindbad Programme Rewards its Online Raffle Winners
Sindbad online Raffle winners thrilled to have won 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sindbad, Oman Air’s Frequent Flyer Programme has announced the winners of its exclusive online Raffles on sindbad.omanair.com where Sindbad members can use their miles to purchase Raffle tickets and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Wayne Pearce, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, said:… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Partners with iPhone Case Company Uncommon on New Disconnect to Reconnect Program for Guests
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 press release
New Internet platform for travel agents: www.steigenbergertravelagents.com
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has launched its own dedicated website for travel agents. Individually tailored hotel offers and information are now available to travel agency and tour operator staff at www.steigenbergertravelagents.com. Good news for travel agents, who have been able to book specially designed offers from the Steigenberger Hotel group since 22… Read the full press release
“Passenger Information System” From TAV IT Begins Service At Ataturk Airport
2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “Passenger Information System” developed by TAV IT is brought into use of passengers at Ataturk Airport. With the kiosks of “Passenger Information System” which enable passengers to access all sorts of necessary information ranging from address descriptions to the weather forecasts, life would be much easier at the airport. “Passenger Information… Read the full press release
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt
“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full press release
Save up to 30 euros on Lufthansa flights next Monday
2012-11-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is this year launching its first own online sales promotion on “Cyber Monday“, 26 November. The launch allows all customers booking flights on the airline’s website at www.lufthansa.com on Monday to obtain a personal discount in the form of a promotion code for immediate redemption. The promotion code must be redeemed… Read the full press release
Korean Air Aims to Become the Number One Aerospace Company in Asia Airline Announces ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its Business Objectives for 2020
SEOUL, Korea, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air today announced its business objective to become the number one aerospace company in Asia. In the meeting room of the Busan Metropolitan Council building, Korean Air announced ‘Aerospace Vision 2020’, its business objectives which include plans to expand the ‘Tech Centre’ – the Aerospace Business Division located in Busan,… Read the full press release
GOL Ups Performance Ability and International Expansion via Travelport’s Global Inter-Airline Messaging Solutions
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 press release
NS Hispeed bereikt mijlpaal met 100.000ste AirRail-ticket
2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — NS Hispeed bereikt mijlpaal met 100.000ste AirRail-ticket één elektronische boeking voor trein- en vliegtuigreservering treintickets NS Hispeed wereldwijd beschikbaar via Globale Distributie Systemen van de luchtvaart. naar verwachting 400.000 AirRail-tickets per jaar AirRail is duurzame en groene reisoplossing De uitgifte van het 100.000ste AirRail-ticket is een feit. Een AirRail is één elektronisch… Read the full press release
TravelClick Wins Most Hotel Website Design Awards in 2012
63 Titles at IMA Awards, WebAwards, W3 Awards and Adrian Awards NEW YORK – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, won 63 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from the IMA Awards, WebAwards,W3 Awards and Adrian Awards in 2012, more than any other website development company specializing… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet Releases Fully Updated Northern Honshū Chapter for Free on Lonelyplanet.com
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 press release
Concur Launches $150 Million Concur Perfect Trip Fund
Company drives its vision of The Perfect Trip by expanding the T&E Cloud ecosystem through investments in innovative companies Redmond, Wash., 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced the launch of the Concur Perfect Trip™ Fund, $150 million in capital allocated specifically to invest in and nurture… Read the full press release
IATA Announces Successful Trials of Electronic Consignment Security Declaration
Geneva – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, (e-CSD). The e-CSD meets regulatory demands for evidence that appropriate security measures have been applied to air cargo and mail by detailing how, when and by whom a consignment of cargo or mail has been… Read the full press release
Grupa Travel chooses Travelport
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 press release
Budapest Airport Smartphone Application
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 press release
Houston Airport System Embraces Technology to Share Wait Times for Security Checkpoints on fly2Houston.com
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full press release
Boston Logan Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday
Boston Logan International Airport Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday BOSTON – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday at Boston Logan International Airport by introducing several new customer initiatives – a new mobile optimized Massport.com so people can check flight status, parking conditions and public transportation options… Read the full press release
RCI Surpasses 1 Million Views on YouTube Channel, Drives Interest in Timeshare Industry
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 press release
Apptricity Teams Up with GetThere to Deliver Streamlined Business Travel and Expense Management
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 press release
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege inks partnerships with six leading brands in publishing
MUMBAI, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — India’s largest frequent flyer programme, Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege, today announced exciting new opportunities for its members to earn JetPrivilege Miles, with the addition of six new partners in the ever expanding publishing industry or sector. Jet Airways is proud to partner with Magzter.com, the world’s largest and fastest growing global cross-platform… Read the full press release
ABTA Research Shows Popularity of Mobile Devices for Online Bookings
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 press release
AIR FRANCE MUSIC LAUNCHES ITS IPHONE APP
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 press release