Technology News
Over 50% of People Never Research Travel Through Social Media
I’m a bit of a latecomer I admit, but I’ve recently become a Twitter fanatic and can’t get enough of the tool; I was thinking though – would Twitter influence my decision to purchase a holiday? Would Facebook carry more weight? What about other social channels?.
Travel Reviews on Social Media sites have been proven to create [...]
Hotel Technology Trends Revolutionising the Industry
As hotel technology trends continue to develop at a relentless pace, it can be difficult for hoteliers to keep pace with recent changes, let alone look to the future.
However, the savings and improvements that technology can deliver mean that managers and directors really need to keep one eye on these emerging hotel technology trends.
Infor’s Calum McIndoe [...]
HTNG and HOTREC Form Partnership
Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG), the membership association that unites the world’s hospitality companies and technology innovators to solve industry challenges, today announced a partnership with HOTREC (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés in Europe).
HOTREC is the umbrella association of national trade associations representing the hotels, restaurants, cafés and similar establishments Europe. Its membership is currently comprised of 44 member organizations from 27 European [...]
iBahn’s Marriott Deal
iBahn has signed a new contract with Marriott in Asia-Pacific after it recently achieved the company’s 2013 Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) Certification for WiFi and High Speed Internet Management Systems for full-service properties in the region.
The Marriott GPNS program creates a consistent, industry-leading property Internet offering of the highest quality across Marriott brands.
iBahn is [...]
Maestro PMS Celebrates 35 Years of Stability, Technology Innovation and Passion for Providing the Industry’s Leading Service for Independents
NORTHWIND, provider of Maestro™ Enterprise Property Management hotel software and reservation software solutions celebrates 35 years of supplying independent operators with all-in-one technology solutions that improve revenue, profitability, and staff productivity. NORTHWIND is the industry’s leading systems provider for independent hotels, resorts, and multi-property groups. Click here to learn more about Maestro’s solutions for profitability [...]
Lodging Interactive Teams with InnLink to Offer Booking Engine, GDS/OTA Connectivity
Integration partnership offers hotels a complete turn-key approach to online reservations and website marketing
Hotels using Lodging Interactive for online marketing services, including website design and development, search engine marketing, social media marketing, and online reputation management, can now benefit from the industry-leading InnLink Central Reservation System powered by TravLynx. Through this integration partnership, Lodging Interactive [...]
Lufthansa Selects Vayant Travel Technologies for Its Custom-Cache Solution
Vayant Travel Technologies, a world leader in B2B airfare search innovation, has been selected by Lufthansa to enhance the airline’s distribution to tour operators and consolidators in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. This is the most significant client acquisition for Vayant since it started commercial operations in 2012.
Vayant has created a custom-made cache for Lufthansa, using [...]
Regional Online Travel Bookings Worth $15.8 billion by 2014
ATM 2013 technology seminar series to highlight increasing shift away from traditional channels with internet bookings expected to grow by another $5.4 billion accounting for 22% of all travel bookings within two years.
The topic of online versus traditional booking channels will once again be a key focus at the 2013 Arabian Travel Market technology seminar [...]
Indian Trains Search on Mobile Gets Simpler
XiGO.com, India’s leading travel planning & search engine, announced the launch of its much-awaited trains search app -Indian rail & trains. This app which is an android-first, simplifies the lives of travelers by allowing them to get real-time information for all Indian Railway trains at their fingertips. Developed by iXiGO.com’s in-house travel technology experts, the [...]
Amadeus’ Momentum in North America Continues
Amadeus has announced the opening of a new office in Dallas, Texas, as part of its ongoing growth in North America and commitment to serving the IT needs of airline customers in the United States and Canada.
“The time was right for us to capitalise on our growing momentum in the region and establish operations in [...]