Technology News
Orbitz credits Travelport
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Orbitz Worldwide has signed a letter of agreement with its largest shareholder, Travelport Limited to deliver a one-time payment of up to $3 million.
Voyager leads the way in Corporate Travel Technology Innovation
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Posting holiday plans encourages thieves
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Travellers are being warned against use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to discuss travel plans in an attempt to reduce burglary over the holiday season.
Sabre Pacific simplifies online fare shopping
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Websites using Sabre Web Services technology will enable users to search, compare and purchase flights and fares for up to 90 days outbound and 60 days inbound thanks to a new feature, Shop by Specific Fare, now released to developers.
Carlson Wagonlit goes mobile
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has released a mobile app called CWT To Go, allowing its busy travellers fingertip access to a wide range of services including itinerary, changes in travel schedule and location-based information.
Expedia.com.au launches revamped review platform for hotels
Tuesday, 20 December 2011The world’s largest online travel company, Expedia.com.au, has revamped its hotel review platform to ‘Expedia Verified Reviews’
Trulyasia.tv mobile app now available for travellers
Friday, 16 December 2011
Travellers to Malaysia can now access insights on Malaysia’s exotic travel destinations, historical heritage, colourful events, homestay and accommodation through the newly launched TrulyAsia.TV Mobile App.
Technology to AVOID ash cloud disruptions
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
In an attempt to prevent the grounding of flights during volcanic eruptions new technology has been developed to make it possible for pilots to detect and navigate around ash clouds.
One card, multiple currencies
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Travellers wanting to access their spending money abroad now have more options with the introduction of the next generation Multi-currency Cash Passport by Access Prepaid this week.
16,000 new Peregrine Facebook fans in 6 weeks
Tuesday, 13 December 2011Peregrine Facebook fans were keen to put themselves and their friends in the picture, during a 6 week campaign that saw 16,000 new fans added to an existing base of 14,000.
Data Roaming Costs Out of Control - you can pay $100 to download a song from iTunes!
Monday, 12 December 2011BackChat GlobalSIM launches $0.99 per MB data roaming rates
Travelport Universal Desktop a hit with Flight Centre
Friday, 9 December 2011Travelport CEO, Gordon Wilson joined Flight Centre Limited COO, Melanie Waters-Ryan in Sydney this week to see how staff members are finding the new Travelport Universal Desktop, which was launched to the network in October.
Ezy World Travel chooses Sabre
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Sabre Pacific, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, has signed a three-year agreement with Ezy World Travel to provide more than 400 airlines, 100,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers and 13 cruise lines to their new Harris Park branch.
Kimberley Accommodation Group wins $250.000 Greentree makeover
Thursday, 8 December 2011Greentree’s GAME ON competition has come to a close and the Kimberley Accommodation Group are the lucky winners.
Expedia TAAP closes the year on a High Note.
Thursday, 8 December 2011Expedia TAAP is ending 2011 on a high in ANZ with the “Best week ever” since the launch of the program in March 2010.
Introducing the LUXE Niseko Mobile App + LUXE Tokyo Promotion
Wednesday, 7 December 2011LUXE City Guides celebrates Japan this winter and for a limited time only, it’s offering an exclusive addition to the LUXE Tokyo mobile app with a full guide to Niseko's best of the best, absolutely free!
Wego now powering ninemsn Travel search
Wednesday, 7 December 2011Australia’s travelling consumers now have access to over 150 travel suppliers when planning their next trip on ninemsn Travel, which is being powered for the first time by search platform Wego.
Save 10-20 Minutes per Transaction with Sabre’s New Automated Exchanges
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Sabre Pacific, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, has released Automated Exchanges for the Sabre Red Efficiency Suite, saving agencies across the South Pacific around 10-20 minutes every time they reissue a ticket.
Future for Hotels in Fully Automated Distribution
Tuesday, 6 December 2011Hotels Up the Ante in Fully Automated Online Distribution
The New Marriott Mobile – Free App Now Available for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android
Tuesday, 6 December 2011Devices Makes Booking Hotel Stays Easier
Travel deals top Group Buying Escapes
Monday, 5 December 2011
More travellers are looking to purchase travel products through online group buying markets, with Group Buying Escapes reporting that 24 percent of its marketing revenue is a result of travel deals.
Experience Santorini for iPhone and iPad
Monday, 5 December 2011This summer is ending but for us, the people who developed Experience Greece project, is only the beginning.
Get Ready to Skedaddle with Skiddoo.com.au
Monday, 5 December 2011Australian travelers can now book their holidays on Skiddoo, a cut-through new travel platform designed to plug into the booming social media scene.
Sabre Enhances TripCase Web and Mobile with New Traveller and Agency Capabilities
Friday, 2 December 2011
Sabre Holdings, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, today announced plans today to enrich its consumer mobile and web solution, TripCase, integrating key capabilities from its suite of mobile products including Sabre VirtuallyThere and GetThere Mobile to offer travellers a complete on-the-go travel management product.




