15/02/2011

News Update - February 15, 2011

Source: m-travel.com...

Finding the optimum mix of location, channel and timing for fostering loyalty ...
By Ritesh Gupta Hotels and airlines have been re-working on their loyalty programmes and related marketing campaigns focused on driving membership and raising awareness of the benefits and enhancements of their revamped initiatives. Engaging frequent customers and acknowledging their preferences...

Netbiscuits expands Mobile Rich UI Development Framework with HTML5+...
Netbiscuits has announced the “HTML5+” extension of its Rich UI Development Framework. According to the company, new features enable the best user experience for mobile web applications on all mobile devices using the latest in HTML5 technology The extended feature...

STA Travel and VisitBritain launch new Facebook campaign...
Youth travel organisation STA Travel and Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain have launched a new Facebook campaign to inspire Gen Y travellers to visit the UK. Unite the Invite is an interactive Facebook app that taps into the interconnectedness of...

US DoT warns Sabre and online intermediaries...
US Department of Transportation recently wrote to Sabre, Travelport, Amadeus, Expedia, Orbitz Worldwide and Travelocity.com cautioning them against showing bias in their displays of fare and flight information According to a report filed by Bloomberg, such actions would violate laws...

Q3 2010 US domestic air fares rose 10.7pc from Q3 2009...
Average domestic air fares rose to $340 in the third quarter of 2010, up 10.7 percent from the average fare of $307 in the third quarter of 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)....

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