Technology News

AVIAREPS, one of the world’s leading tourism and airline representatives, announces the acquisition of CheapTickets.de as a new client. With immediate effect, AVIAREPS Tourism is responsible for all marketing activities in the German, Austrian and Swiss markets on behalf of the online travel service provider. The affiliated company News PLUS will handle all public relations activities for these territories. All actions will be directed by Account Manager Julia Wohlschiess.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, today announced an agreement to jointly deliver an integrated expense management and booking solution that combines IBM’s Global Expense Reporting Solutions (GERS) with the capability to integrate all Travelport GDS bookings.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS), operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has appointed Tim Wright in the newly created role of UK and Ireland commercial director.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, has today announced details of a new direct connect content agreement with kulula air - Southern Africa’s first and leading low fare airline.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has made its leading package holiday booking system, Travelport Viewdata, available to Galileo-connected travel agencies in Ireland. Previously, its Travelport Viewdata product was only accessible to Worldspan-connected users.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS), operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has renewed an agreement with leading independent travel management company, Travel By Appointment (TBA). As part of the multi-year agreement Travelport GDS’ Galileo platform will be made available to the travel firm which has offices in both London and New York.

Tourists and hospitality organisations will benefit from improved online services thanks to the successful completion of a European-wide project led by Bournemouth University (BU).

Langley, UK: 13 July 2009 – Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has today announced a new full content agreement with Finnish flag-carrier Finnair. The agreement will provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents worldwide with access to the airline’s entire published inventory and fares.

Travelport GDS, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, has today named Mark P. Ryan as its new chief information officer (CIO) with global responsibility for formulating and executing the company’s technology strategy, including software solutions and applications development.

Travel brands can now keep their customers updated with relevant, up-to-the-minute, personalised travel information for free.

A new multi-year agreement signed that will see the airline’s full content made available to all Galileo and Worldspan users worldwide

The Group's airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Widerøe and Blue1 have signed a long-term agreement and will adopt Amadeus Altea Customer Management platform.

Viking Line, a Finnish operator of ferries and cruise ferries, has partnered with digital signage software provider Scala to implement digital signs onboard its seven vessels. The digital signage features both informational and ad-based programming, and reaches passengers at various points on its ships.

American Airlines is taking its high-altitude experiment with Wi-Fi out of the trial stage and has decided to install Gogoâ Inflight Internet on more than 300 domestic aircraft over the next two years.

Major stakeholders of the world aviation community today signed a Declaration calling for the rapid implementation of Performance-based Navigation (PBN), a new air navigation concept that will contribute to further improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the global air transport system.

In its inimitable fashion, ultra-luxury operator Crystal Cruises is giving technology a big dose of individual attention and introducing a groundbreaking service - Technology Concierges - on both of Crystal’s award-winning ships to train and educate guests on their latest gadgets.

New York, – Yampu Latin America Tours, leading experts in crafting individually customized journeys throughout Latin America, announces the launch of its new online booking engine, plus 12% savings on all “Highlight Tours” purchased online. When added to these special savings, favorable exchange rates and falling airfares create a compelling incentive to book a Latin America adventure now.

Emirates has unveiled its dedicated and unique technology and entertainment corner called e-zone, located in the Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (10 March 09) announced it will move to 100% web check-in from 1st October 2009. This move will allow all passengers, including those travelling with checked baggage, to check-in online thereby avoiding time wasting queues and delays at airport check-in desks.

SAS has chosen the international technological Plug&Sell platform developed by the Europ Assistance Group to implement its tailor-made, multi-country, multi-channel travel insurance programme throughout the world.