News in online-travel:
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).
BankersAvenue.com adds hotels feature
Published: 02 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
BankersAvenue.com, a social networking website for the financial sector, and Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) have formed a hotel reservation partnership.
Kuoni Group selects Tealeaf
Published: 01 Jul 2009 (0 comments)
Kuoni has selected Tealeaf to support its future global website roll-outs, which are part of an increased online-focused business strategy.
Ryanair signs deal with Webloyalty
Published: 30 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Ryanair has announced a partnership with Webloyalty, a provider of online savings, discount and protection programmes.
Google works on a trip planning tool
Published: 30 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Google is foraying into the world of travel with the launch of Google City Tours.
MakeMyTrip adds rail bookings
Published: 29 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Online travel agency MakeMyTrip.com has added rail bookings to its portfolio of services.
Yapta.com raises $2 million
Published: 26 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Online travel shopping service Yapta.com has closed a $2 million Series B investment round led by Voyager Capital.
Glenn Fogel from Priceline, SVP of Lodging for Expedia & CMO from Orbitz to speak at the TDS, Sept, Chicago
Published: 25 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
EyeforTravel’s Travel Distribution Summit has traditionally included senior speakers from the major online agencies, and this year is no different. Being held on September 16-17 at the Westin in Chicago, this senior-level event sees representatives from the largest online agencies convene to discuss crucial distribution trends.
“Bid2travel prices are 30-50% cheaper than reputed online travel sites”
Published: 25 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Exclusive: Launch of hotel bidding concept in India
Virgin Atlantic launches its own travel community site
Published: 24 Jun 2009 (0 comments)
Virgin Atlantic has launched its global travel community site vtravelled.com. The airline has launched its new social media channel for people to share their travel knowledge and aspirations, and contribute to a new, online environment.







