05/12/2008

News Update - December 5, 2008

Source: m-travel.com...

TUI introduces data integration platform to support First Choice merger...
The UK and Ireland division of TUI Travel has reportedly implemented a data integration platform to enhance operational efficiency following the merger with First Choice.

Ryanair "would recognise trade unions at Aer Lingus"...
Ryanair has improved its takeover offer for Aer Lingus. It has outlined more details of its €750m offer for Irish airline Aer Lingus in a move to demonstrate that a potential takeover would not hurt competition.

"We advise passengers not to risk their summer holiday plans": Ryanair...
Ryanair has warned passengers against booking their summer holidays with "flaky charter airlines or shoddy holiday companies".

priceline names head of worldwide strategy and planning...
priceline.com Inc. has appointed its former chief financial officer Robert J. Mylod Jr. as vice chairman and head of worldwide strategy and planning.

Hotels.com launches "Picture Pillows"...
Hotels.com has launched a new service – Picture Pillows – that enables business travellers to send in a photo of a loved one for Hotels.com to turn into a bespoke pillow case.

"RM tends to work harder in down markets"...
Revenue Management Special Revenue management executives are increasingly propagating that the RM discipline should concentrate on three main points: management skills, total hotel revenue management approach and GOP contribution projects.

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