Amadeus continues to grow its global e-Commerce business with key Air France-KLM agreement At the same time, a recent study performed by Amadeus finds that its e-Retail solution delivers on average a 7% increase in airlines’ online yield and a 24% increase in revenue Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel Tech
TravelOK.com Most Visited Website Among State Tourism Agencies During April 2013
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelOK.com, the official tourism website of the State of Oklahoma, was the most visited website among state tourism agencies during April 2013 according to Quantcast.com. Quantcast is an independent source that ranks the top one million websites in the United States and provides Interactive Advertising Bureau certified traffic statistics. Governor Mary… Read the full news article
Air France, KLM, Travelport announce new, multi-year global distribution agreement
Agreement to include ancillary services and new HOP! content Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Air France KLM, one of the world’s largest airline groups, today jointly announce a new, multi-year global distribution agreement providing all Travelport-connected users… Read the full news article
Kempinski Hotels selected Nor1, Inc. to Provide its Data-Driven Upsell Solutions across the Brand Portfolio
Strategic Agreement to Enhance Guest Experience with Tailor-made Upgrade Options Geneva, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, announced that it has selected Nor1, Inc., the technology leader in upsell solutions, to provide its data-driven upsell platform for the portfolio of 80 luxury properties. Since 1897, pioneering Kempinski Hotels have been on… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines to Order Aircraft Worth of US$17 Billion From Airbus & Boeing
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for delivery from the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger… Read the full news article
Ethiopian Airlines Receives the Sixth of the ten ordered Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013
2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received a brand new next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior on May 31, 2013. The addition of this aircraft will bring the number of the total fleet to 58. “Ethiopian Airlines has always been committed to… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi Airports Company Implements eProcurement Technology System
Partnership with Tejari aims to advance procurement functionality Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced a five year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the technology to enhance buyer and supplier interaction throughout the organization. The contract… Read the full news article
Air France and KLM to Operate inflight Connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on Board
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate their first inflight connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on board. The new service will allow customers to remain connected with the world by being able to send text messages and e-mails and surf the internet during their flight. On our specially designed inflight… Read the full news article
Amadeus Publishes its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report
The document analyses economic, environmental and social impacts of Amadeus’ business, as well as its contribution to help meeting sustainability objectives Madrid, Spain, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has ’published its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report reviewing the company’s business and performance in 2012 from a sustainability perspective…. Read the full news article
Travelport and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels Renews Partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS) Agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Shams Abu Dhabi Travels – one of the leading travel agencies in the UAE capital – have jointly announced their continued partnership with the signing of a new multi-year global distribution system (GDS)… Read the full news article
Accor Unveils Pullman’s New Positioning to Match New Business Traveler Behavior
ACCOR UNVEILS GLOBAL REPOSITIONING STRATEGY FOR PULLMAN HOTELS & RESORTS 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, unveils Pullman’s new positioning to match new business traveler behavior. Accelerated expansion of its network; active commitment to design and contemporary art; enhanced visual identity are all part of a… Read the full news article
Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. sign partner agreement
Partnership focuses on the sale and promotion of Maintenix in Japan Agreement represents a regional presence for Mxi Technologies Mxi Technologies and Jalux Inc. Sign Partner Agreement to Meet Growing Demand for Maintenix in Japan Ottawa, Canada and Tokyo, Japan, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the… Read the full news article
The INN Hotel, one of the first hotels in Jersey to Launch fully responsive website
2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have launched it’s new fully responsive re-designed website, being one of the first hotels in Jersey to adopt this advanced technology. The fresh new website www.theinnjersey.com has been developed to respond to the user’s viewing device, whether it be via smart phone, tablet, laptop… Read the full news article
Travelport and OTP Travel announce successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo GDS
Significant win for Travelport in Hungary OTP Travel moves its business to Travelport Budapest, Hungary, 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and OTP Travel, a leading travel agency network in Hungary, have announced the successful migration of OTP’s network to the Galileo… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines Announces the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company’s Chief Information Officer
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company’s Chief Information Officer. Sloan, 50, joined the carrier in March of 2012 and immediately assumes the new role. “Randy has brought a renewed energy to the People of Technology and has made a positive and… Read the full news article
Storyboards, a fresh business blog and Facebook contests make the headlines in this latest round-up from across Canada
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s no sting in the tail in the Canadian travel social-media stories that flow through cyberspace. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has plenty of tales of its own for international audiences but is happier sharing the authentic and unique experiences of other travellers on social media. If you know a Canadian tourism business or… Read the full news article
Jet2.com and Norwegian Join Travelport Merchandising Platform
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today announces that European low cost carriers, Jet2.com and Norwegian, are the latest participants in the aggregated shopping component of its recently launched Travelport Merchandising Platform. Travelport Aggregated Shopping, an industry first, consolidates… Read the full news article
Star Alliance Introduces Customised Navigator iPad App
First Airline Alliance to Introduce Customised iPad App FRANKFURT, Germany, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance has expanded its mobile device offer by introducing the customised Navigator app for the iPad. The new app complements the existing iPhone app and is a continuation of the Alliance’s strategy of providing easy mobile access to its products and… Read the full news article
TravelClick: Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013
Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full news article
Ryanair offers faster access to lowest fares on Ryanair.com
Ryanair Launches New Captcha System On Ryanair.com 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 May) launched a new CAPTCHA security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers speedier access to Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. The CAPTCHA system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets following a successful trial on… Read the full news article
Iberia es la que mejor atención ofrece a sus clientes en Facebook en España
Para seleccionar a las mejores marcas se han tenido en cuenta, entre otros factores, el número de fans, el ratio de consultas atendidas, y el tiempo de respuesta. Iberia atiende a través de facebook casi el 95% de las consultas que recibe: en abril fueron 831 en abierto, más otras 600 aproximadamente por privado. En… Read the full news article
Bądź zawsze na bieżąco z LOT-em!
Warszawa, 17 maja 2013 roku – Od dzisiaj pasażerowie mogą korzystać z wygodnej usługi polskiego przewoźnika – „LOT Info SMS”. Dzięki temu rozwiązaniu, każdy z podróżnych, jak i oczekujących na lotnisku, będzie mógł na bieżąco śledzić status wybranego rejsu LOT-u 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pasażerowie, którzy będą korzystać z nowej usługi, otrzymają sms-em informacje m.in. o… Read the full news article
Kenya Airways Pride Centre granted new global certification by IATA
The centre becomes first training centre globally to attain all three IATA certifications Nairobi, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways Pride Centre, a training facility run by the national carrier, has been granted a new global certification by the International Air Transport Association. The new certification from the association designates the centre as an IATA Approved… Read the full news article
Loews enhances its online and mobile presence, Selects TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy
NEW YORK, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. TravelClick, a global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will manage and execute Loews’ digital marketing and search engine strategy, including media buying and… Read the full news article
Travelport and Rail Europe launch enriched ticketing solution
Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Rail Europe, a leading provider of European rail tickets, have today launched a technological solution enabling travel agents to print train tickets on value paper (watermarked paper), in A4 format. With the new… Read the full news article
KLM starts servicing customers in Russian and Norwegian on social media
KLM adds Russian and Norwegian to its Social Media Service 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines customers can now post their travel-related questions in no less than nine languages on Facebook and Twitter. Customers can approach KLM’s social media network — twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week — with questions about issues… Read the full news article
SkyTeam Launches Online Booking Tool, Enhances Global Meetings Product
Product facilitates organization of large-scale events worldwide AMSTERDAM, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has enhanced its Global Meetings product to offer more convenience when organizing international events. New features include an online self-booking tool, enabling delegates to book discounted travel on any of SkyTeam’s 19 member airlines through a dedicated portal on… Read the full news article
Monarch Airlines launches brand new phone app
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading scheduled leisure airline, Monarch, has launched a brand new phone app designed to make the customer experience even more enjoyable, particularly at the airport. The app, called simply ‘Monarch’, boasts a whole host of features for the leisure traveller designed to make their experience even easier whilst supporting the airline’s campaign… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport launches website and app for iPhone, iPad and android devices
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, 10th May, sees the launch of the new Shannon Airport website and app for iPhone, iPad and android devices. Our aim for both the website and the app is to provide customers with everything they need to know from the planning stages of a trip right through to boarding the plane… Read the full news article
Hipmunk site and mobile users can now book hotels through a partnership with Expedia® Affiliate Network
SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hipmunk, one of the leading travel sites, today announced users of the site and mobile applications will now be able to book hotels directly with Hipmunk through a partnership with Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN). “This marks a significant moment for our business,” said Adam Goldstein, Hipmunk CEO. “We’ve heard from many of our… Read the full news article