Thursday, May 17, 2012

Technology News

Virtuoso® Introduces ‘Compare & Share’: Technology Designed To Further Engage Consumers

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

‘Virtuoso Compare & Share’ Blends Traditional Travel Planning with the Collaboration of Social Media

West tourism needs to look East: IDeaS

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

It’s time for the west to start looking to the East for inspiration and development opportunities, IDeaS Revenue Solutions president and founder Dr Ravi Mehrotra says.

Cell phone e-tickets to skyrocket: study

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Nearly six times the number of tickets currently sent to cell phones worldwide are expected to be delivered by 2016, a new report has revealed.

buuteeq Launches Powerful 360 Analytics for Hotels

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Innovative Program Delivers Real-Time Data Needed to Drive Conversions, Increase Revenue

Travel bookings to get more mobile: study

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Mobile travel bookings are expected to triple by 2013, signalling a slight, but not insignificant shift in the way travel is booked online, a study by travel research firm PhoCusWright has found.

Triposo selects Viator, Inc. as mobile partner

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Triposo has selected Viator, Inc. as its preferred partner to provide mobile access to tours and activities through its collection of free, interactive travel guides.

Viator launches mobile sites in French, German and Spanish

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Local-language mobile platforms provide European travelers with on-the-go access to Viator.

Google upgrades Earth experience

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Upgrading the way the people view the globe and search for travel destinations, search engine, Google has unveiled the latest version of Google Earth.

Priceline.com Completes Implementation of Travelport 360 Fares and Pricing System

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry and priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN)

Technology to remove check-in stress

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Waiting in airport queues could become a thing of the past, according to a report which found technology could eventually eradicate the need for travellers to check-in.

In-flight Wi-Fi access set for 2012 for Qantas customers

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Qantas has announced its passengers will soon be able to access the internet in-flight using their personal electronic devices as the airline commences an in-flight connectivity trial.

Now at the Front Desk - A quicker, safer way to check in to your hotel room

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Hate standing in long hotel check-in lines?

New Facebook tool to connect travelers

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Traveling has become that little bit easier following the launch of a new tool designed to connect globetrotters on Facebook.

Alaska Airlines launches free Android app

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Alaska Airlines has introduced an Android application which simplifies travel by enabling passengers to track flight status, check in, and select seats using their smartphone.

IM@ Mobile Selects Viator®, Inc. As Its Mobile Partner for Tours And Activities

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Dollar and Thrifty First iM@ Partners to Launch Using m.viator.com with “Around Town” Sites

Expedia fined for misleading the French

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The French branch of Expedia has been forced to pay up to €427,000 (AU$590,000) to hoteliers after it was found guilty by the French court for advertising misleading accommodation prices, information and availability.

Apple’s legacy to the travel industry

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

We look back at Steve Jobs’ impact on the travel business as reported in e-Travel Blackboard over the years

Star Alliance farefinder app goes andriod

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

App now available for use on more than 500 different mobile devices

TripAdvisor replaces 'trust' slogan

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

As investigations are launched into the authenticity of its postings, TripAdvisor has removed its ‘reviews you can trust slogan’ from its website.

Google unveils new flight search feature

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Google has launched its first travel product since its USD700 million acquisition of ITA software this year, ‘Flight Search’, a new airline schedule feature.

Agents to win with Amadeus Travena

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Travel agents will soon be able to operate their businesses from “anywhere” and at “anytime” following the launch of Amadeus Travena, the industry’s first fully web-based booking solution for travel professionals.

Rentalo.com Launches Online "Book It" Service for Vacation Rentals & Lodgings

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

A Worry-free, Multi-lingual, Messaging-based Booking Service for Online Travel Planners

CityPASS Launches Mobile Site for Budget Travelers on the Go

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

CityPASS, the company that saves travelers up to 50 percent on attraction admission costs in 11 North American destinations, recently launched a mobile version of its website.

The New mTrip Travel Guides Introduces the Easiest Way to Share Trips Online

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

mTrip launches an online sharing feature for its mobile applications