Technology News
Visit USA Trade Facebook launch
Wednesday, 18 April 2012The Visit USA Organisation Australia has launched a Facebook page created exclusively for the Australian travel trade.
eNett International and easyJet release Virtual Card Solution to European agencies
Wednesday, 18 April 2012eNett International and easyJet have today released a virtual card solution to Travel Management Companies, Travel Agents and Corporates across Europe.
Travelport Journey Reporter keeps tabs on travellers
Tuesday, 17 April 2012New tool tracks business travellers quickly and efficiently
Your invitation to attend our national roadshow
Monday, 16 April 2012Our world is moving too fast to stay put. Through a series of roadshows, we would like to take the opportunity to show you how we can help.
Travelport enters the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Monday, 16 April 2012New distributor agreement by Travelport will see new operations in the DRC
Your invitation to attend our national roadshow
Friday, 13 April 2012Our world is moving too fast to stay put. Through a series of roadshows, we would like to take the opportunity to show you how we can help.
Amadeus and Accor extend their 10-year collaboration with a new Revenue Management agreement
Friday, 13 April 2012Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, today announced an extension of its revenue management partnership.
Amadeus and TravelEdge celebrate new partnership
Thursday, 12 April 2012Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, and TravelEdge, a leading Australian Travel Management company, announce the signing of a long term agreement and successful implementation of the Amadeus Selling Platform.
James Tobin to continue empowering the industry with award-winning Empowered video series
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Australian television personality James Tobin will continue his role as Brand Ambassador with Sabre Pacific, after renewing his agreement with the travel technology provider yesterday.
Expedia complaint against Google with the European Commission
Tuesday, 10 April 2012“As part of Amadeus’ commitment to support the long-term best interests of the travel industry as a whole, Amadeus has been carefully considering the impact of recent developments and listening to the understandable concerns of those affected – in particular online travel agencies.
Working on mobile offerings as per your customers’ behaviour
Thursday, 5 April 2012Consumers’ expectations and behaviour on mobile phones and tablets are different than on a website. It is important to understand and accept that people will access many channels and you should be consistent in your branding and experience.
Hunter Valley Launches Innovative App Giving Travellers Their Own ‘Hunter Valley Personality’
Thursday, 5 April 2012The Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest and most revered wine region has today launched the Hunter Valley iPhone and iPad apps.
GuestLogix Releases Upgrade of Airline Industry's Most Popular Onboard Point-of-Sale Mobile Device
Tuesday, 3 April 2012Next-Generation POS Device Features Chip & PIN, Contactless and NFC Payments for Faster, More Secure Processing
NYC & Company Partners With Citymaps to Launch NYC Map
Tuesday, 3 April 2012Free, Co-Branded Mobile App Allows Residents and Visitors to Digitally and Visually Navigate the Five Boroughs
Australian hospitality wary of online, e-commerce
Monday, 2 April 2012
Even though technology and the internet play a vital role in today’s tourism industry, Australian businesses are reluctant to develop online strategies and formats.
TravelSky and Travelport ink hotel cooperation
Friday, 30 March 2012Ground-breaking partnership boosts hotel content available to travel agents
TripAdvisor review system remains under a cloud
Thursday, 29 March 2012
The screening processes of TripAdvisor remain firmly under the spotlight as the travel review website faces renewed allegations of manipulation of reviews and ratings by hoteliers.
Sabre focuses on customer satisfaction
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Servicing over 380 companies worldwide, including airports and airlines, Sabre Airline Solutions (SAS) are targeting ways to improve customer gratification.
Titanic goes down on Twitter
Thursday, 29 March 2012To commemorate the century anniversary since the sinking of RMS Titanic, six hundred miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will broadcast the Titanic’s original wireless transmissions in real time on Twitter.
Amadeus unveils new NZ, Aus e-Support
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
The technology solution company has redesigned its online agent support system, launching a new e-Support Centre in Australia and New Zealand.
Visit Indonesia Launches Facebook Page For Aussie Agents
Tuesday, 27 March 2012The Visit Indonesia Tourism Office Australia has recently launched an official Facebook page for the Australian travel trade.
Seatguru Launches Free Iphone App to Power Fliers on the Go
Thursday, 22 March 2012App Features Widest Selection of Seat Maps and Flyer Recommendations, the Powerful TripAdvisor Flight Search Engine, and Real-Time Flight Status Alerts
Cash-savvy travellers move online
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
While agents continue to serve as a traditional and popular form for holiday-makers to book a holiday, online planning has continued to takeoff amongst travellers, with online companies experiencing major growth in purchases.
FAA explore in-air electronic device testing
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking ways to bring together key stakeholders, in an effort to discuss the practicality of testing electronic devices for safe use on flights.
