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0 to 7,000,000 in few years – consumers accessing Travel sites via mobile browsers soars – But is that the only story?
Published: 02 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
The number of consumers accessing information and services via their mobile browsers hit a record high for many markets by the end of last year. The US in particular has experienced phenomenal growth with an increase of almost 62% during 2008 (m:metrics).
Line up for The Get Funded Show@WTM announced
Published: 02 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
The line up of Travel Gurus and Investors who will be heading the panel at The Get Funded Show@World Travel Market is here! With a potent mix of travel expertise, entrepreneurial flair and investment experience.
United Airlines asks agents to pay credit card fees
Published: 02 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
United Airlines is in news for its decision to “make some travel agents pay the credit card fees on flights that they book”.
Flo Lugli joins Wyndham
Published: 02 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
Wyndham Hotel Group has appointed Flo Lugli as executive vice president of marketing, responsible for the strategy and execution of the Hotel Group’s global marketing efforts.
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Kuoni Group selects Tealeaf
Kuoni has selected Tealeaf to support its future global website roll-outs, which are part of an increased online-focused business strategy. ...read more
“Europe’s troubles can be found in the fall of average room rates”
The European hotel industry posted mixed year-over-year results when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for May 2009, according to data compiled by STR Global. ...read more
Starwood enhances Aloft website
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has enhanced Aloft website with the addition of interactive features. ...read more
AirAsia gets ready for the US
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd is gearing up for its foray into the US. ...read more
Ryanair signs deal with Webloyalty
Ryanair has announced a partnership with Webloyalty, a provider of online savings, discount and protection programmes. ...read more
Google works on a trip planning tool
Google is foraying into the world of travel with the launch of Google City Tours....read more
Lonely Planet’s first concept store to open in Sydney
The world’s first-ever Lonely Planet concept store is set to open in early July as part of Sydney Airport’s $500 million International Terminal redevelopment. ...read more
Carlson Hotels focuses on demand forecasting
Carlson Hotels Worldwide has selected QL2 for its Carlson Hotels Stay Night Automated Pricing (SNAP) initiative. ...read more
`Worst hotel in the world’ tag works for a budget hotel in Amsterdam
A hotel in Amsterdam, which describes itself as the `the worst hotel in the world’, has reportedly become quite popular....read more
BA to allow customers to compare costs with low-cost airlines
British Airways has launched an online price checker to highlight no-frills airlines’ “hidden” additional charges. ...read more
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