TMCs ‘failing to embrace the web’ – ITM
Phil Davies - May 24, 2025
The majority of Travel Management Companies are failing to make use of the internet to make cost savings for business…
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Low cost flight bookings coming to mobile phones
Phil Davies - May 24, 2025
Mobile Travel Technologies is close to offering a low-cost flight booking service via mobile phones. The Dublin-based mobile travel specialist…
TripAdvisor acquires cruise and independent travel websites
Bev - May 24, 2025
TripAdvisor acquired The Independent Traveler, the publisher of Cruise Critic, the cruise community (www.cruisecritic.com) and IndependentTraveler.com. "This acquisition is a…
Boo.com to screen user reviews
Phil Davies - May 24, 2025
Hotel website boo.com is bypassing concerns over the trustworthiness of website reviews by only posting comments from people who are…
Hitwise figures show impact of no-frills price war
Bev - May 24, 2025
Ryanair’s week-long flight sale pushed its website to the number one position among commercial airlines, according to the latest Hitwise…
Gold Medal director joins Southall Travel
Bev - May 24, 2025
Southall Travel has appointed David Holland as sales director for The Holiday Team, Southall’s travel trade division. Holland recently worked…
Directski.com to sell through trade
Phil Davies - May 24, 2025
Specialist tour operator directski.com has launched a business-to-business version for agents. The Irish operator will act as the principal and is…
Opodo survey shows celebrity influence
Bev - May 24, 2025
More than one in four travellers admit that celebrities and the destinations that they visit influence their travel, according to…
Puerto Rico makes UK marketing push
Bev - May 24, 2025
Puerto Rico is hoping to secure direct flights from the UK to the Caribbean island by 2009/2010. Visiting the UK…
Amex shakes up sales team
Bev - May 24, 2025
American Express Business Travel has appointed two new members of the sales team in Europe. Javier Mejia is taking up…
United Co-op Travel Group and Travelcare to merge
Bev - May 24, 2025
Final approval has been given to a merger between the Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives, which will see their travel…
Britany Ferries installs customer service technology
Bev - May 24, 2025
Brittany Ferries has implemented new technology to improve its online customer services. Using web a self-service solution called ‘Ask a…
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