Travel Industry News

Voyages Jules Verne launches innovative review and community platform, VJVLounge

Published: 08 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

Specialist tour operator Voyages Jules Verne, part of the Kuoni Travel Group, has just launched a pioneering review and community area on their website www.vjv.com

Imagining a travel shopping cart that lets one add different components from different sites

Published: 08 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

IN-DEPTH: Understanding the delivery of online content, the maturity level of e-commerce and personalisation in the online travel world

TripAdvisor introduces new private sale website dedicated to travel deals

Published: 08 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

Smarter Travel Media, a TripAdvisor Media Group company, has launched its new private sale website SniqueAway.

How mobile device-enabled travellers buy their travel differently?

Published: 08 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

Online travel company Priceline.com has released its first set of findings on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users who are booking hotel rooms through Priceline’s Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator app.

A call for ensuring all ancillary airline fees are fully disclosed to travellers

Published: 07 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

A new website, madashellabouthiddenfees.com, that will allow travellers to tell their own hidden fee stories, and create YouTube videos has been launched in the US.

Assessing the impact of consumers’ new found confidence in rate shopping

Published: 07 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

The handling of price discounting in the recent past reflected the maturity level of RM strategies and probably also gave a fair indication of whether or not RM was part of an organisation’s culture.

Yet another travel search engine refines its offering

Published: 07 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

Adioso, a travel search engine for “spontaneous and adventurous travellers”, is gearing up to roll-out the latest version of its offering.

U.S. Justice Department looks into Google’s takeover of ITA

Published: 07 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

The U.S. Justice Department is looking into Google’s takeover of airline ticketing software firm ITA Software to determine whether the deal would exert too much influence on the online travel industry, according to a report filed the Wall Street Journal.

Getting closer to realistic potential of mobile booking apps

Published: 06 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

A report by Reuters has highlighted that travel industry is targeting a new breed of travellers who “rely more on their mobile smart phones -- the iPhone, BlackBerry or Android -- to negotiate, book and manage trips they have already begun”.

Consistently growing both RevPAR and bottom line profits

Published: 06 Sep 2010 (0 comments)

There are quite a few aspects of revenue management which one needs to come to grips to for both traditional revenue management structures- wherein a revenue manager and their staff perform tasks manually- and to those that rely on comprehensive revenue management systems.

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Upcoming Conferences & Reports

Online Marketing & Social Media Strategies for Travel Summit 2010

5-6 October, Andels Hotel, Prague

Formerly known as the Sales & Marketing in Travel Summit, this well established event examines key strategies to engage customers in the new media landscape. Join top travel brands who’ll share insightful case studies, best practices and ideas!

Travel Distribution Summit India 2010

6-7 October 2010

The annual meeting place for India's rapidly expanding online travel industry. Going into its fifth successful year, over 300 Indian and International delegates will convene in Mumbai for two days of knowledge sharing and deal making.

Travel Distribution Summit North America

13-14 October, 2010 - Chicago

Now in it’s 12th successful year, this is THE travel industry event where the North American online travel industry meets to network, share fresh industry knowledge and learn profitable new strategies.

Revenue Management & Pricing in Travel Conference, Europe

23-24th November 2010

This long-standing industry event brings together the best in industry to discuss the hot topics and trends in Revenue Management. Find out how you can continue to price for profit without eroding your rates at the same time as holding your brand integrity and values. Understand how Social Media and CRM are affecting RM strategies and benefit from expert knowledge on best practice in these fields.

European Online Travel Report 3rd Edition

2009-2010

This comprehensive report will help you understand the incredibly complex European online travel market and allow you to pinpoint specific growth opportunities for your travel company.

Customer Centric Strategies for Travel 2011

26 - 27 January

Now in it's 4th successful year, this popular event is the only travel industry conference that brings together a broad range of disciplines that focus on customer centricity. This makes it the must-attend event not just for CRM and I.T professionals but also for every Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management, Social Media and Loyalty professional.

E-Tourism and Travel Distribution - Southern Europe

January 31 - February 1, Athens

The hoteliers and travel and tourism suppliers of the major Southern European destinations are still tied to the intermediaries. Missing out on millions of Euros of revenue and taking on considerable costs. How can the industry sell more online and via social media and mobile and use the best of the intermediaries and marketing channels and partners available.

Social Media Strategies for Travel N. America 2011

February/March, San Francisco

Attend the world's leading social media conference solely dedicated to the travel industry - now in it's 4th successful year! This is the event where top travel brands and social media experts meet to drive forward best practices

Travel Distribution Summit Europe 2011

London May 10-11 2011

The biggest gathering of online travel, pricing and distribution executives in the world will take place in London in May 2011. The most cost effective way to keep up with this fast changing industry.