Saturday, 26 May 2012

Technology News

Agents seeking technological innovation: Amadeus

Friday, 25 May 2012

Agents want continued investment in innovative products and technological advancements, according to a new study.

Sabre and easyJet expand partnership to boost airline’s sales with agencies

Thursday, 24 May 2012

All Fares and ancillary services available to travel agents

Avianca and TACA Airlines Expand Partnership with Travelport

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Signs Full Content Agreement. Selects Travelport Rapid Reprice™ to Simplify Ticket Reissue Process.

Innovation: €200 million loan for Amadeus

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Senior unsecured loan with a nine year maturity to finance the development of IT solutions business between 2012 and 2014.

Ascott Websites Go Mobile And Offer Online Chat

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has launched mobile versions of its three brand websites, as well as an online chat facility on its brand websites to enhance guests’ search and reservation experience.

Travel opportunities lay in China: Travelport

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

China is expected to become the number one destination worldwide, according to new Travelport research.

A Travel Bloggers Dream - Online Hotel Site Gives Away Free Ipads

Monday, 21 May 2012

A new online hotel booking site, hotels2go, has entered the lucrative Australian market with a highly successful marketing ploy – a free Apple Ipad 2 with every holiday booked.

Shade Please! Expedia® 2012 Study Finds Singaporeans Plan Beach Getaways But Avoid Sun... and Sharks

Friday, 18 May 2012

One would think that the sun, sea and sand beckon almost all travellers. However, not everyone is flocking to the beach to soak up the waves and rays.

Amadeus and OAG launch market-leading daily airline schedule updates for travel agencies

Thursday, 17 May 2012

OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence, and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announce a new enhancement to provide best-in-class airline schedule information.

Expedia TAAP the world’s best, worst kept secret

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Expedia TAAP in Australia hit a new high with record turnover last week.

Amadeus hosts industry leaders from the Australian airline and travel agency community

Monday, 14 May 2012

Amadeus highlights the benefits of its airline solution Altéa for the first time.

Korean language website launched to coincide with Victorian mission in South Korea

Monday, 14 May 2012

A new Korean language website has today been launched as part of a Tourism Victoria campaign to encourage more visitors to the State.

Amadeus publishes 2012 first quarter results

Friday, 11 May 2012

Sustained growth record in both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses

SiteMinder Receives $5 Million Investment to Fund Global Expansion

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Leading online hotel distribution switch, SiteMinder, is accelerating its global rollout, following an investment of more than $5 million by Bailador Investment Management.

Egencia Mobile Extends to Additional Platforms

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

The leading TMC’s mobile application is now available on Android and Mobile Web enabled devices.

Travelport moves into the future

Monday, 7 May 2012

Travelport is showcasing the latest travel trends and how to future proof your business, by taking a national industry road show around Australia and introducing the newly launched Travelport Universal Desktop.

Kuoni renews and extends multi-national agreement with Travelport

Monday, 7 May 2012

Kuoni, the leading leisure travel organisation, and Travelport have renewed their long-term agreement, continuing Travelport’s position as Kuoni’s approved GDS provider.

Prestigious Hotel Brand, Rocco Forte, Expands its Online Distribution with Global CRS Switch, SiteMinder

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

One of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, Rocco Forte Hotels, has chosen leading CRS distribution platform, SiteMinder, to power its online distribution through the seamless integration of the group’s CRS and revenue management systems to the world’s leading online booking sites.

Sabre Explore enhancement gives users easy access to the seat of their choice

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Sabre Pacific, a technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, is now offering Sabre Explore users the ability to request a specific seat via a new graphical interface in the leisure online booking engine.

Amadeus and SNCF strengthen partnership with new approach to indirect distribution

Friday, 27 April 2012

SNCF to become launch customer for new indirect distribution solution, marking 16 year of continuing partnership with Amadeus

GuestLogix Unveils Second-Generation Onboard Retail Software for the Global Airline Industry

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Enhancements Provide Airlines with the Most Comprehensive and Powerful Solution Available Today in the Travel Industry

Amadeus strengthens its partnership with STA Travel with a long-term global agreement

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and STA Travel, a global travel organisation specialising in student and youth travel, announced a long-term extension to their content agreement.

West tourism needs to look East: IDeaS

Tuesday, 24 April 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.

AXESS International Network to Adopt Travelport Technology

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Ground-breaking agreement will see Travelport power Japan’s leading local GDS and introduce enhanced technology to connected-travel agents