27/04/2009

News Update - April 27, 2009

Source: m-travel.com...

Giving shape to your mobile strategy...
Over the last 12 months, some interesting and varied opinions have emerged about the way mobile phones should be perceived as a tool in the hotel industry. Should it be related with being more about a service tool or offering...

“Airlines don’t always fully understand the relative costs of their distribution”...
Exclusive: Interview with founders of GDS Deals Last week two former Worldspan executives David Taylor and Steve Barrett launched a new offering, GDS Deals, to help companies get the best out of their relationships with the GDSs. In an interview...

Abacus to waive fees for one year for its fares solution...
Recognising that many airlines need a boost amid tough conditions in the travel industry this year, Abacus has decided to waive all the standard subscription fees for its Abacus FareX solution. The move will save airlines up to US$200,000 per...

Travelodge sets a new record...
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has recorded the highest ever number of UK hotel rooms sold in one day. Late last week, in a span of 24 hours, the chain sold over 87,000 hotel rooms via its £9 autumn sale. One...

Andy Cooper quits ABTA, to join Thomas Cook...
Andy Cooper, director-general of the FTO and head of development at ABTA, is set to become director of government and external affairs at Thomas Cook. Cooper will report to Alexis Coles-Barrasso, group director of PR and communications for Thomas Cook...

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