2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association has submitted its formal response to the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills’ (BIS) Consultation on above cost credit/debit card charges. ABTA opposes the Department’s proposals to bring forward to 2013 a ban on above cost credit/debit card charges nor does it agree the policy changes should… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Tech
Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the many centuries that the hospitality industry has existed, technology has rarely changed the way that hotels interact with guests during their stay. The last major disruption was the in-room telephone, which allowed guests to call the front desk with a complaint or request. Now, with the advent of smart phones… 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
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Sweeps 2012 Website Award Competitions
Sabre awarded for outstanding achievement in web development from the Website Marketing Association and International Academy of the Visual Arts Southlake, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, claimed a total of 29 awards for outstanding achievement in web development as part of this year’s Website Marketing Association’s… Read the full press release
UNION STATION, VAN NUYS LAX FLYAWAY® BUS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
Los Angeles, California – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets to ride the FlyAway® nonstop bus service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the Union Station and Van Nuys routes can now be purchased on-line. The link to purchase on-line is https://efleet.digital-dispatch.com/bauerslax. On-line purchased tickets are good for up to 30 days after purchase date. At time of… Read the full press release
agoda.com rolls out red carpet deals for the Rome Film Festival
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced hotel deals in Italy’s ancient capital city of Rome in preparation for the annual Rome Film Festival. Although it hasn’t been around as long as some of its bigger cousins like Cannes or Sundance, the Rome… Read the full press release
Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada
Skyscanner makes tracks in Canada with rail launch Skyscanner partners with VIA Rail Canada 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers in Canada can now compare trains and flights in a single online search, with the launch of a rail travel information service by leading global travel search site Skyscanner. Through a partnership with VIA Rail Canada, national passenger… 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
Travelzoo Announces Preliminary Financial Results and Growth Plans
NEW YORK, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced certain preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 and announced that the Company is in negotiations to acquire a hotel booking website. Travelzoo expects to report revenues in the range of $35.0 million to $35.5 million for… Read the full press release
UNWTO launches Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry
Madrid, 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO has launched, in cooperation with representatives of leading international, regional and national hotel associations, a Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry aimed to bring the industry together to share best practices and find common positions on issues such as hotel quality, distribution or major consumer trends (Madrid, Spain, October 4, 2012)…. Read the full press release
Ryanair Launches Foreign Exchange Services On Ryanair.Com With Moneycorp Partnership
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (15 Oct) announced a partnership with foreign exchange specialists, Moneycorp, which will allow Ryanair’s UK passengers to access currency exchange services through the Ryanair.com website, have their currency delivered straight to their door and make huge savings on their transactions. Ryanair’s UK passengers can now… Read the full press release
Travelport announces Commercial Team changes
New commercial management structure aligned to global business objectives Langley, 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a number of commercial team changes, all designed to further build on the delivery of its ongoing strategic business objectives. Focusing on accelerating the execution of Travelport’s strategic plan, the new… 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
Travelport adds to UK & Ireland team
Appointments reflect key areas of strategic focus Langley, 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced several new additions to its UK & Ireland team in a move that will further enhance the services it offers to its travel agent, Online Travel Agent and Tour Operator customers. Jasmeen… Read the full press release
RyanairHotels.com Now Europe’s Biggest Online Accommodation Website
OVER 450,000 HOTELS & GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES FOR RYANAIR PASSENGERS 2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (9 Oct) announced the addition of 150,000 extra hotels to its ever-growing inventory on RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, making RyanairHotels.com the biggest online accommodation website in Europe (by number of hotels listed)…. Read the full press release
Guy Snelgar appointed GetThere managing director in EMEA
LONDON, UK – 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — GetThere (http://www.getthere.com), the world’s leading travel and collaboration management solution, has promoted Guy Snelgar to managing director of its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He steps up from the role of business development manager and will now oversee GetThere’s sales, service and operations across the… Read the full press release
The Spaceship Company
Virgin Galactic acquires full ownership of The Spaceship Company 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, today announced that it has taken 100% ownership of its sister company, The Spaceship Company (TSC), by acquiring the 30% stake held by Scaled Composites (Scaled) since TSC’s formation under a joint venture with Virgin Galactic. This… Read the full press release
GBTA Applauds TSA Pre✓™ Expansion Into Canada
Alexandria, VA, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— applauds the decision by the Transportation Security Administration to include Canadian NEXUS members in the TSA PRE✓™ program. “This is a significant benefit for Canadian business travelers and a significant milestone in the United States-Canada Beyond the Border Action… 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
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Recognized as One of the Best Companies in the Digital World by the Altagamma Digital Luxury Index.
Hotel cited in the Customer Decision Journey and Best Performers on Facebook categories. Paris, France – 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V has received recognition in a new study by Fondazione Altagamma, Digital Luxury Experience – Altagamma Index 2012 – The best performers in the digital world. The study of more than 300 international brands in… Read the full press release
TravelClick Hotel Customers Take Home 15 W3 Awards For Excellence in Website Design
NEW YORK, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 15 W3 Awards, which recognize creativity and excellence in website design. TravelClick was presented with 3 “Gold” and 12 “Silver” awards for websites designed for hotel properties and hotel management groups. Websites designed by TravelClick that received Gold awards… 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