05/01/2011

News Update - January 5, 2011

Source: m-travel.com...

How does the utility of iPad differs from that of a mobile phone in travel planning?...
Hotels continue to come up with new iPad applications. In a new development, Best Western International has launched its latest free application, Best Western to Go. The free Best Western to Go application for iPad and iPhone can be downloaded...

A call for an Open Industry Dialogue...
Open AXIS Group, a member-based, not-for-profit organisation founded by North America’s largest airlines and ATPCO, has highlighted that until the Distribution Gap between how airline products and services are sold in direct channels and indirect channels is eliminated, there will...

Travel suppliers “should” segment the social media target audience: report ...
Social media and mobile technology will dramatically change the face of the tourism industry in future, according to a new report. The ITB World Travel Trends Report 2010/2011, prepared by IPK International, has highlighted that holiday tips from friends worldwide,...

American Airlines in “active discussions” with Expedia and Orbitz...
American Airlines is reportedly in “active discussions” with Expedia Inc. and Orbitz Worldwide Inc. after a contract dispute prompted American to block Expedia and Orbitz from selling its tickets. In an interview with wsj.com, Cory Garner, American’s director of distribution...

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