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 2012Signs Full Content Agreement. Selects Travelport Rapid Reprice™ to Simplify Ticket Reissue Process.
Innovation: €200 million loan for Amadeus
Wednesday, 23 May 2012Senior 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 2012CapitaLand’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 2012A 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 2012One 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 2012OAG, 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 2012A 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 2012Sustained growth record in both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses
SiteMinder Receives $5 Million Investment to Fund Global Expansion
Wednesday, 9 May 2012Leading 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 2012The 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 2012One 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 2012SNCF 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 2012Enhancements 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 2012Amadeus, 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





