24/08/2011

News Update - August 24, 2011

Source: m-travel.com...

“A solid forecast needs to look at each segment and how to optimise the highest yielding channels”...
IN-DEPTH: As behaviours and trends change rapidly, revenue managers need to understand how each segment is behaving across all channels. Going back to basics and studying booking curves and LOS for each day of the week, each segment via each...

Business travellers in high-risk destinations value location-specific alerts...
A survey of more than 4,700 international business travellers has indicated that travellers place a high level of importance on the ability to stay informed, on a city and local level, on travel, health and security risks while on the...

Eurostar unveils new mobile app and mobile website...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe, has launched its mobile application allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go and receive tickets direct to their phones. Eurostar has also launched a mobile version of eurostar.com, to give...

Cheapflights’ newsletter offering touches 5m subscriber-base mark...
Cheapflights has shared its newsletter offering has hit five million subscriber-base mark following 33 percent increase in year-on-year in global opt-ins. The company says its newsletter has grown significantly following last year’s introduction of more personalised newsletters. Subscribers receive personalised...

Travelzoo appoints Stephen Dunk as MD, Europe...
Travelzoo has chosen Stephen Dunk to lead its European business, as managing director, Europe. Dunk is the first managing director to be appointed after Chris Loughlin, the former Managing Director of Travelzoo in Europe was appointed to CEO in July...

Disney Parks releases new GPS-powered mobile app...
Disney Parks has launched an app to enhance visitors’ experience with a GPS-tracking system. The new app, called Mobile Magic, is now available exclusively through Verizon. According to Disney and Verizon Wireless, visitors will be provided valuable information to enhance...

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