Travel Technology News

Luxury hotel company and sophisticated adventure travel operator, Orient-Express has launched its first app for the iPad. The brand new app, available now, complements the recent successful launch of Orient-Express' latest edition of its 'Traveller' magazine.

When is the best time to travel? What type of clothes should I pack? Where is the capital Windhoek located and how many species of wildlife can I find in Etosha National Park? Answers to these and many more questions can be found on the new, free of charge iPad app entitled ‘Discover Namibia’.

According to Travelocity’s Summer Trusted Guide to Savings, which analyses Travelocity booking data from May 18, 2012 to September 10, 2012, domestic airfare is up 3 percent and 5 percent internationally for summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal.

An exciting new multi-media Campaign, incorporating advanced audio recognition technology, was launched by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority on 12 May 2012, in partnership with British Airways and the Telegraph Media Group (TMG). This joint campaign will run key activities in May, June and September incorporating broadcast, mobile, online and print.

This month price comparison site www.dealchecker.co.uk launched a feature that provides bargain-hunting travellers with essential travel information about their holiday destinations.

OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence, and Amadeus have announced a new enhancement to provide best-in-class airline schedule information. Under the agreement, OAG now provides to Amadeus a daily transmission of schedule data files.

Easter Island has long appealed to the curious traveller, both for its unbelievable isolation and the world-famous stone statues, or moais. Whether you're planning to visit this remote island, or are simply curious to see more of it without stepping onto a plane, this App reveals it all. Stunning photographs by long-term resident photographer and British Honorary Consul, James Grant-Peterkin.

The continuing impact of new technology on the meetings industry is significant and the EIBTM Technology Watch Award is now the most high profile and longest running recognition scheme for innovation in the sector worldwide. Considered to be the “Meetings Industry Tech Oscars” it will celebrate its 13th anniversary this year.

Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, has appointed Stéphane Aita as vice president for western Europe. He officially starts with Sabre on June 1st 2012.

HotelPlanner.com, the number one online group travel company, CEO, Tim Hentschel will be speaking on a group travel panel addressing hotel owners from around the world gathering in Las Vegas for an annual convention

Accor was already on Twitter via Accorhotels and several hotel pages but recently opened its first official Twitter account, which is 100% dedicated to posting news from around the Group.