Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Technology News

Agent feedback prompts upgrade to Topdeck website

Monday, 6 September 2010

Agents identified simplicity and functionality as the key elements of a good website and in response, Topdeck has launched a revamped www.topdeck.travel, catering specifically for the needs of agents.

New site gets two thumbs up from industry

Friday, 3 September 2010

e-Travel Blackboard launched its next generation Australian trade website with a brand new look this week, giving readers travel news your way, and is already reaping benefits from industry feedback.

OTAs left searching if Google acquires ITA

Friday, 3 September 2010

An antitrust investigation into a core aspect of Google’s search service may affect the gateway’s referrals to online travel agencies (OTAs).

Find Kumuka on facebook, our new agent page is out now

Friday, 3 September 2010

Keep in touch with our Customer Care Travel Team and Business Development Team by adding us on Facebook! Keep up with news, specials, incentives and more. Learn about our new tours and updates first. Share idea's and make suggestions. Read blogs, watch videos, enter competitions and find out about destinations and product training.

Visit Dublin App Launched!

Friday, 3 September 2010

Download the Official Dublin App and explore Dublin from the palm of your hand! Dublin has never been closer...

Choice Hotels Australasia Adopts Enhanced Property Management Technology

Friday, 3 September 2010

Choice Hotels Australasia is to utilise the latest in accommodation website and telephony technology with Choice Hotels International's innovative web-based proprietary property management system throughout its New Zealand and Australian properties from next year.

Voyager Travel Corporation Announces Itinerary Integration with TripIt™

Friday, 3 September 2010

Australian travel management company Voyager Travel Corporation, has announced that its travel itineraries are now fully compatible with TripIt™, the leading travel itinerary and trip planning software for the web and smartphones.

Webjet Introduces Flight Bookings to Australian iPhone and iPod Touch Users

Friday, 3 September 2010

Webjet.com.au is excited to announce the launch of its iPhone app, specifically designed to search and book cheap domestic flights and to view complete travel itineraries, including hotel bookings, car hire and flights.

Reactive Launches Mirvac's "Best Year Ever" Site

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Campaign Includes Real-Time Social Media Interaction.

OTAs must embrace gateways to the future

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

The future of online travel agents (OTAs) is a difficult one to predict, but gateways and personal communication are sure to play a decisive role moving forward.

Agents urged to net web presence

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

The internet is a tool that if used productively will net travel agents more clients and enhance travel agents’ offerings, according to travel technology experts.

Holidays are serious stuff for Aussies

Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Global Expedia study reveals the travel habits of 19 countries

House of Travel and Amadeus partnership continues to be a winning combination

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, is celebrating the success of its long-term partner House of Travel for winning the People’s Choice Award for New Zealand’s Best Travel Site at the NetGuide Web Awards last Friday for the fifth consecutive year.

Live out your excessive, hotel rock star antics

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Leading online accommodation provider Wotif.com will this week launch a new major TV campaign encouraging consumers to spend less on their hotel room and more on their holiday!

Five for five giveaways celebrating Expedia birthday

Friday, 27 August 2010

Expedia are giving in to their young hearts with plans to celebrate their fifth birthday in Australia by refunding five Expedia customers a day for five weeks the cost of their travel booking.

Travel Warning: Fake Sites Try To Trick Visitors to the US

Friday, 27 August 2010

Travellers trying to register online for travel to the U.S. may face phony websites designed to steal their money and information, or spread malware, McAfee warns

New-Look 'Booking Button' to Help Hotels Turn More Lookers Into Bookers

Friday, 27 August 2010

With many hotels achieving close to 40 per cent of bookings on the net, online accommodation distributor SiteMinder, has launched a new version of its direct booking engine product, 'TheBookingButton'.

Garuda Orient Holidays launches Australia's most comprehensive travel website on Indonesia

Thursday, 26 August 2010

-Making agents instant experts-

"Expedia's Sweet Sweep" available for Expedia TAAP Agents - Sweet!

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

To celebrate their 5th Anniversary of operations in Australia, Expedia has launched the "Expedia Sweet Sweep".

Aston International announces partnership with myroombid.com

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Today Aston International announced that the group entered into a preferred relationship with myroombid.com.

Spot On GPS - We do the work, you earn the commission

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Cathay Pacific and Travelport Announce Multi-Year Marketing Agreement

Monday, 16 August 2010

Hong Kong-Based Carrier and GDS Provider Sign Major Global Deal

All brand: Aussies trust online travel booking

Thursday, 12 August 2010

Australians are comfortable using online services for travel booking, especially with trusted brands, a survey has found.

Net escapes: Aussies go online during holidays

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

Even on holiday, Australians are going out of their way to log on to the net, a survey has found.