EFT news

First Choice and Thomson branded packages and flights financially protected

Published: 05 Jan 2009 (0 comments)

All customers booking a flight on Thomson Airways are covered under the government backed ATOL scheme, meaning that customers can book in the knowledge that their money is safe.

Many families priced out of European breaks: report

Published: 05 Jan 2009 (0 comments)

A report has highlighted that tour operators have increased the price of summer holidays by up to 40 percent this year.

GuestLogix focuses on Asia

Published: 05 Jan 2009 (0 comments)

GuestLogix Inc. is gearing up to offer on-board retail management and enhancement solutions to Asian carriers.

Poor insurance selling tactics of travel agents come to the fore

Published: 05 Jan 2009 (0 comments)

Holidaymakers have been falling victim to misleading insurance-selling tactics by travel agents, according to a poll in the UK.

Ryanair is the most expensive airline for onboard food and drinks: survey

Published: 24 Dec 2008 (1 comments)

Some no-frills airlines are charging almost half the cost of a ticket for a basic meal aboard their flights.

No plans for merger with Jetstar: AirAsia X CEO

Published: 24 Dec 2008 (0 comments)

AirAsia has stated that it isn't planning any merger with the budget carrier of Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd.

Thomson to make its "customers feel special"

Published: 24 Dec 2008 (0 comments)

Thomson is reportedly working on a customer management drive in a bid to cut through the January price wars.

Kuoni to acquire Cotravel

Published: 24 Dec 2008 (0 comments)

The Kuoni Group is to acquire 100 percent shareholding in educational travel specialist Cotravel AG effective 1 January 2009.

AirAsia and Jetstar initiate merger talks: media

Published: 23 Dec 2008 (0 comments)

A merger between AirAsia and the budget carrier of Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may be in the offing.

Costa Cruises to introduce online video FAQs in six languages

Published: 23 Dec 2008 (0 comments)

Costa Cruises is to introduce a new section - online video FAQs, providing guidance with answers to the questions most frequently asked by its customers before they go on a cruise.

Upcoming Conferences, Events & Reports


EyeforTravel Research & Reports

01/07/08

Latest data & analysis for the worlds online travel markets - NEW European Online Travel Report 2008, India, China, Russia...

CRM and Loyalty Strategies for Travel

4-5 March, Sheraton, Atlanta

Meet the leading CRM professionals in travel! Attend this event to find out how to energize your CRM strategy and release maximum value from your customer relationships.

Social Media Strategies for Travel USA 2009

March 10-11, 2009, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco

This event will provide travel executives with a definite how-to guide on measuring and monetizing social media. You’ll hear from senior speakers who have cracked the nut and have proven case-studies and analytics to share. By attending you’ll get the tools you need to push you social media strategy onto the next level; find out how to generate leads, drive traffic, boost conversions and ultimately create sales.

Travel Distribution and E-Marketing Russia

18-19 March 2009

Online distribution is set to explode in Russia. Be on the forefront of change and reap the rewards. EyeForTravel gives you the strategy to become a world class travel-marketer in a fast growing market.

Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2009

1st - 2nd April 2009, Singapore

Asia Pacific's largest meeting for the online travel industry, and a key networking hub of the the new year. 2009's schedule includes:
- Travel Distribution & Sales
- Revenue Management & Pricing
- Online Content & Conversion Strategies

Travel Distribution Summit Europe

19-20 May 2009

The event helps attendees sell more, reduce distribution costs, form lucrative distribution partnerships, price your product right and keep your customers happy.... key goals of any successful travel company!That why 1500+ decision makers attend each year making this the world's biggest event for online travel executive and heads of pricng and distribution.

Travel Payment and Fraud Conference

19-20 May 2009, Part for the Travel Distribution Summit

Success is a matter of maximising profits whilst minimising losses…if only it was that simple. Well in some cases it is! The Travel Payment and Fraud Conference is designed to show you ways to minimise loses whilst maximisng the revenues you take. Leading travel companies will share simply strategies to reduce transaction costs and fraud whilst encouraging customer loyalty and conversions.

Hotel Technology Forum

19-20 May, Bussiness Desighn Centre, London, Part of the Travel Distribution Summit

Evaluate the Best Distribution and Reservation and Distribution Technology for your Hotel.

The Get Funded Show - The Travel Industry

19-20 May, London, Collacted with the Travel Distribution Summit

Where investors meet, examine the investment potential and do deals with top travel entrepreneurs. The place to find the future leaders of the Travel industry

Ancillary Revenue & Partnerships in Travel Europe 2009

19-20 May, London

After the phenomenal success of the inaugural Ancillary Revenue in Travel Europe conference earlier this year in Dublin, the event returns for another successful year. This is a must attend event for all travel companies who are eager to take advantage of the mulitude of revenue streams available to them outside of their core product. If you sell travel online then you could boost revenues by as much as 40%!

Destination Marketing Strategies for Travel USA

May 28-29, Miami

For this event we’ll apply EyeforTravel’s winning formula to a new topic. We’ll carry out extensive research, identity the key issues and select top notch speakers from leading suppliers, CvBs and DMO’s. Topics on the agenda include social media and email marketing.