EyeforTravel News
Yahoo tests Glue Pages In India
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
Yahoo has chosen India for the beta test of its new search concept that aggregates text, images, and video results on a single results page.
"Hybrid" airlines edging out traditional LCCs: Sabre
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
A new breed of "hybrid" carrier is quickly overtaking traditional low-cost carriers (LCCs), according to a study released today by Sabre Airline Solutions.
Airline ticket websites misleading consumers: EU
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
One in three European consumers buying plane tickets online is being misled, the European Commission has warned post a survey that found that dozens of companies are probably in breach of European Union consumer protection law.
Kees Koolen appointed as CEO of Booking.com
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
priceline.com has named Kees Koolen as Chief Executive Officer of its principal international business unit Booking.com B.V. The promotion will be effective September 1, 2008.
priceline.com posts its highest growth quarter in over three years
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
Priceline.com Incorporated has reported first-quarter net profit of $18.2 million, or 37 cents per share, compared with a loss of $16.3 million, or 44 cents per share, a year earlier.
Bezurk.com changes name to wego.com
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
Travel search engine Bezurk.com has opted for re-branding and will be known as Wego.com. The company acknowledged that Bezurk was hard to remember and spell, though it was quirky, fun and had a certain irreverence to it.
Entrepreneurs announced for EyeforTravel’s inaugural Innovation Initiative – Travel’s ‘Dragon’s Den’
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
Whilst bank credit is drying up, canny investors still have huge potential to back fast growing, fast performing companies. Of course this is full of risks, so why not learn from 4 of the best VCs in the business and see how to discover, analyze and invest in carefully selected budding travel companies.. all with potentially massive futures.
Understanding unique economic environments and local customs of doing business in Asia
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
TDS Asia 2008 Special Online consumer behaviour in Asia is characterised by differences in the level of macro economic development, telecommunications infrastructure, availability of payment methods, as well as presence of online players that drive growth in the local online space.
Amadeus launches its Middle East regional hub in Dubai
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
Amadeus has launched its Middle East regional hub in Dubai, with the new structure serving as travel technology company's regional operations centre in the region.
Sabre announces no surcharge for Lufthansa and SWISS full content fares
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
Sabre agents in Germany, Austria and Switzerland who choose to participate in the Lufthansa and SWISS Preferred Fares programmes will be able to access and sell all fares and inventory without a fee.
