EyeforTravel News

Yahoo tests Glue Pages In India

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:49:50 +0100

Glue Pages are being described as specialised pages that contain an enhanced visual search result page, for select search queries. The search results that trigger the special "Glue Pages" run across searches in health, sports, entertainment, travel, technology, and finance categories. They combine classic search results on the left hand column with more visual information related to your query in the middle and right section of the page.

"Hybrid" airlines edging out traditional LCCs: Sabre

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:45:11 +0100

The global study of 540 airlines revealed that out of 123 self-nominated LCCs, 59% had added enough complexity to their business model in recent years that they had now evolved into a full-service airline (7 %) or were part of an emerging breed of "hybrid" carriers, which blend low-cost carrier traits with that of full-service carriers (52%).

Airline ticket websites misleading consumers: EU

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:43:04 +0100

These companies are well-known travel operators, budget airlines and national carriers.

Data from 13 of the 16 countries that took part in the survey last September show that, of 386 websites checked, 137 had problems serious enough to warrant investigation. Only half of these sites have so far rectified the problems. Some operators advertise flights at a token price, but at a late stage of the booking add fees like airport taxes and booking and credit card fees.

Kees Koolen appointed as CEO of Booking.com

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:41:16 +0100

He will report to priceline.com's President and CEO, Jeffery H. Boyd.

Koolen, who is Booking.com's COO, will succeed Stef Norden who is retiring to pursue other personal interests, but will continue as a member of the Board of Directors of priceline.com International Limited. Norden has served as Booking.com's CEO for five years. Booking.com was acquired by priceline.com in July 2005.

Koolen has been part of the Booking.com management team for seven years.

priceline.com posts its highest growth quarter in over three years

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:31:16 +0100

Jeffery H. Boyd, priceline.com's President and Chief Executive Officer said its international business, comprising Booking.com and Agoda.com, achieved $1 billion in gross travel bookings for the quarter, an increase of 100% over the prior year (75.0% excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates).

Bezurk.com changes name to wego.com

Lindi — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:25:46 +0100

"We all loved the Bezurk name," said Martin Symes, Chief Executive Officer of the travel search engine. "But it was also hard to remember and spell, particularly if English was not your native language. Now that we are ready to embark on a more aggressive brand campaign and expand operations around the region, we wanted a new brand and domain name that was easy to recall, type and readily associated with travel."

Entrepreneurs announced for EyeforTravel’s inaugural Innovation Initiative – Travel’s ‘Dragon’s Den’

Lindi — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:20:46 +0100

The 18 innovative companies have been selected to pitch to 4 of the industry’s biggest investors at EyeforTravel’s inaugural Innovation Initiative this May 20 and 21 at the Business Design Centre in London.

Please do come along to watch the process (for free) by registering here
http://events.eyefortravel.com/tds/expoandseminar.asp

Understanding unique economic environments and local customs of doing business in Asia

Lindi — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:12:12 +0100

About the world's most populous continent, it is stated that language issues are not the predominate factor. Rather local economies, their maturation and intricacies really determine market entry.

Amadeus launches its Middle East regional hub in Dubai

Lindi — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:10:51 +0100

The hub will support the growth and operations of local Amadeus Commercial Organizations (ACOs) in the region. It will focus on further increasing Amadeus' services through the support of new specialised units: Amadeus Airline Business Group, Market Management, e-Commerce, Travel Office Products and Solutions, Business Development, Amadeus Multinational Customer Group and the Amadeus Gulf' Sales and Operations Office in Dubai.

Sabre announces no surcharge for Lufthansa and SWISS full content fares

Lindi — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:33:51 +0100

The announcement between Sabre, Lufthansa and SWISS also gives Sabre subscribers around the world continued access to all published fares and inventory.

"This is fantastic news for our agency customers who have told us they want to continue booking via the GDS because it's the most efficient and productive way of working," said Martin Cowley, Senior Vice President for Sabre Travel Network in EMEA.