2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fans and followers of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Facebook and Twitter can now reach KLM in Portuguese 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers can use these social media channels 24/7 to put all kinds of travel related questions to KLM. For instance, to select a seat, rebook a… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Tech
New EVA Cargo Mobile App Ready to Download Now, Free Software designed for use on iPhones, iPads and Androids
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — EVA Air Cargo is giving shippers and consignees faster, easier access to up-to-the-minute airfreight shipping and shipment status information anytime, anywhere with a brand-new app. The free EVA Air Cargo App for hand-held devices is available in four languages, English, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese and Japanese. Users can download EVA… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International redesigns Meeting & Events website
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-08-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International continues to innovate in its use of new technologies and has just launched a new version of its website specialising in Meetings & Events, www.melia.com/meetings with improvements to design and accessibility offering users a better online experience and, above all, easy access to special offers and promotions for any… Read the full press release
Competitive intelligence: who is playing the strongest hands in the global tourism marketplace?
Apps, David Beckham and the power of social media for travel are some of devices analyzed in this latest bulletin. 2012-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The global tourism marketplace hums with activity 24/7. CTC News has done the rounds of its purveyors to assemble another round-up of the latest happenings from across the globe. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s teammates, partners,… Read the full press release
NEW WORLD HOTELS LAUNCHES “NW” PRIVATE LABEL CHAIN CODE
NoteWorthy Benefits to Travel Professionals and Consumers 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — New World Hotels will launch the private label chain code “NW” on 30 August 2012 with a NoteWorthy offer – 18 percent commission to travel agents and complimentary Internet access for room guests until 31 December 2012. The “NW” code facilitates easy location and booking of… Read the full press release
Nebraska Tourism debuts new online photo gallery
Searchable images available to media and tourism industry LINCOLN, NEB., 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Nebraska Tourism Commission continues to make its website more accessible and useful, and now the beauty of Nebraska can be more easily shared through an improved online photo gallery. The new gallery can be accessed at photogallery.visitnebraska.com/start/. Attraction and destination marketers, as… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions selected by New World Hotels to Launch Private Label Chain Code
New World Hotels offers special introductory offer to travel agents; 18 percent commission and complimentary internet access through December SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology company serving the hospitality industry, today announced that Hong Kong-based New World Hotels, managed by New World Hospitality has chosen Sabre Hospitality Solutions to launch its private… Read the full press release
Industry update: it’s cool to share in a Canadian summer
Video contest, new brand and more apps top the bill in the latest social-media news digest from around the country. 2012-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Smartphones are now up there with sunscreen as a must-have beach accessory. The social-media world doesn’t get put in the shade in the summer months, as this popsicle-sized round-up from CTC News shows. The Canadian… Read the full press release
JLA continues partnership with Travel Provider
2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) is delighted to announce that The Co-operative Travel will be their official airport travel provider, giving customers the ability to book flights and holidays on-line all via the Airport’s popular website www.liverpoolairport.com. The Co-operative Travel is part of Europe’s largest consumer co-operative, taking care of the travel… Read the full press release
1.000 clientes de Iberia han comprado sus billetes de avión desde el móvil
Los clientes pueden reservar y comprar los billetes tanto en la versión móvil de iberia.com, www.iberia.mobi, como en las aplicaciones específicas para iPhone, Android, Blackberry y Windows Phone 7. Además, durante el mes de julio, se han descargado 75.000 tarjetas de embarque en dispositivos móviles, lo que supone un 66 por ciento más que en… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Mobile Soars This Summer as Vacationers Seek Hot Deals
NEW YORK, August 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today revealed that mobile users represented 26 percent of all U.S. visits this summer, up from 10 percent in the same period last year. Since July 1, 2012, more than 4 million visits to Travelzoo came from mobile devices to… Read the full press release
Airline Continues To Drive Innovation And Set New Benchmarks In Service And Customer Experience
Doha, QATAR, 2012-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar and set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points. The iPad provides Qatar Airways’ cabin crew and concierge staff at the airline’s exclusive Premium… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Announces James Fitzgerald as Vice President Sales, Americas
Ottawa, Canada, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance software, today announced that James Fitzgerald has joined the company as Vice President Sales, Americas. In this new role, Mr. Fitzgerald is responsible for strengthening Mxi’s presence and increasing market share in the Americas. This appointment coincides with Mxi’s increased business-focus on the region… Read the full press release
VISITING VANCOUVER? THERE’S A NEW APP FOR THAT
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Vancouver has released a new destination iPad app designed to be an inspirational trip planning tool and travel companion for visitors from around the world. The Visit Vancouver app – available for free download from Apple’s iTunes store – is interactive, fun to use, and developed to take full advantage of… Read the full press release
Official Bath ‘App’ will guide you on your way
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a digitally-connected world, Bath Tourism is embracing mobile technology to launch its very own mobile app to guide visitors around the city. Funded and developed by Bath Tourism Plus and Bath Business Improvement District (BID), the Official Bath App is available to download from the Google Play and iTunes stores from… Read the full press release
Wi-Fi Service at Chicago’s Airports Now Available for Half-Price
CHICAGO, 2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great news for O’Hare and Midway travelers! The fast and secure Wi-Fi service for passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports is currently available at a reduced rate of $3.48 for 24-hour, unlimited Internet access through a special offer sponsored by Google. “We are very pleased to partner with Google and Boingo to offer Wi-Fi service for O’Hare… Read the full press release
Hotelzon strengthens relationship with Travelport
2012-08-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two leading providers to the travel industry further reinforce their relationship through an integration of Hotelzon’s advanced technology with Travelport Rooms and More as a means to grow its business. Created specifically for travel professionals, Travelport Rooms and More gives agents real time access to one of the world’s largest hotel inventories… Read the full press release
TravelClick Leads Hospitality Industry with 22 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence
NEW YORK, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 22 Interactive Media Awards (IMA), more than doubling the number of awards won for the previous year. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total… Read the full press release
Arizona Office of Tourism, Industry Partners Launch Interactive Recreation & Cultural Sites Map on Arizona Experience Website
Visitor Resource Touts Arizona’s Abundant Outdoor and Cultural Destinations 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experiencing Arizona’s diverse recreation destinations and unique cultural sites just got a little easier! The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), in collaboration with the Arizona Council for Enhancing Recreation & Tourism (ACERT), is proud to present the online version of the Recreation & Cultural… Read the full press release
Amadeus opens new data centre ‘energy annexe’ to support business growth and deliver environmental gains
• New annexe represents an investment of circa 10 million EUR by Amadeus and covers some 1500 square metres • Opening of annexe designed to support business growth in airline IT and across Amadeus’ New Businesses portfolio whilst providing environmental gains in tandem Madrid, Spain, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Names Bill Murphy, Chief Information Officer
MCLEAN, Va., 2012-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide named Bill Murphy today as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, Murphy will be responsible for managing the company’s global technology team and infrastructure, as well as its technology business partnerships. He will also retain his previous responsibilities, when he held the title of the company’s Chief Technology… Read the full press release
First Flight of Ethiopian Boeing 787 Marks Record Entry-into-Service Using Mxi Technologies
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today that within 24 hours of receiving their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) embarked on their inaugural passenger service flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian’s commitment to our vision is demonstrated through every facet of our business — including the… Read the full press release
Gatwick seeks local community views on the proposed implementation of P-RNAV
2012-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A three month public consultation by Gatwick Airport is taking place to implement a system called P-RNAV. The system, which has been trialled on a limited basis at the airport for 6 years, utilises the full navigation capability of modern aircraft and improves the track keeping for departing flights. The proposed implementation… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Introduces New Internet and Wifi In-Room Connections
Significant investment in increased bandwidth and signal strength results in better internet service for guests Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is now extending basic internet connections to all in-house guests. In recent years, with the explosion of personal devices requiring an internet connection, accessibility has become a key… Read the full press release
Demand Generation and Social Media: Best Practices and Measurements
TRAVELCLICK HOSTS COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR ON Q2 HOTEL INDUSTRY TRENDS NEW YORK, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will present three free webinars on August 28th and 29th to review second quarter hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management,… Read the full press release
Travelport Appoints New General Manager for Southern Africa
Well known travel industry executive, Robyn Christie, to lead Travelport Southern Africa Johannesburg, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announced the appointment of seasoned industry professional, Robyn Christie, as its new General Manager for Southern Africa. Based at Travelport’s offices in Johannesburg, Christie will have overall responsibility for… Read the full press release
Get Through Security Faster!
Dulles and Reagan National Pioneer Improvements for Airport Travelers 2012-08-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — New programs in place at Dulles International and Reagan National Airports help passengers move more efficiently through the airports’ security checkpoints. At Dulles, new technology provides live wait-time displays at security screening so passengers can make an informed selection. At Reagan National, an… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office Launches the Free Audio Guiding Service
2012-08-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office launches the free Audio Guiding Service starting from 27th July to cater for visitors with different needs and to increase visitors’ knowledge about Macau tourist attractions and World Heritage sites. Director of Macau Government Tourist Office, João Manuel Costa Antunes accompanied the media to use the new Audio… Read the full press release
Warwick International Hotels Wins Best in Class for New Website
Interactive Media Council grants site its highest award 2012-08-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the revamp of its website www.warwickhotels.com in November 2011, Warwick International Hotels has been awarded Best in Class by the Interactive Media Council (IMC). The IMC, a nonprofit organization of web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, created this top award to elevate the standards of excellence… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines abre Centro de Reservaciones en Colombia
Miramar, Florida, 2012-08-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) se complace en anunciar la apertura de su centro de reservaciones en Colombia el cual estará dedicado para asistir a sus apreciables clientes. La línea gratuita de atención al cliente disponible las 24 horas en Colombia es el: Toll Free: 018000 939 939 En Armenia: 576-7497244… Read the full press release