Travel Technology News Page 36
Dayuse launches London ad campaign to boost profile
Dayuse.com also announce that it has unveiled an advertising campaign across 500 black cabs in London, running until March 3rd.
Ryanair signs accommodation partnership with SiteMinder
The website is now available as a distribution channel to SiteMinder’s 30,000 hotel customers across Europe and around the world, which can now offer their guests a new incentive to ‘Go Direct’.
De Schepper handed Online Travel leadership role with Amadeus
Amadeus has announced Mieke De Schepper has been appointed to lead Travel Channels’ Online Travel segment, effective immediately.
Ropers to lead strategic growth businesses at Amadeus
Amadeus has announced the appointment of senior business and technology heavyweight Stefan Ropers to lead its strategic growth businesses.
FCM Travel Solutions sees sharp increase in Middle East business
FCM Travel Solutions ended 2018 on a high in the Middle East & Africa region after winning new business worth US$25 million in the United Arab Emirates from 27 new clients, an increase of 35 per cent on the previous year.
Renfe-SNCF to offer free W-Fi on international services
The Wi-Fi connection service will be available to all clients on board international trains in Spanish and French territory, and will be totally free of charge.
Norwegian to roll-out complimentary Wi-Fi on long-haul flights
Norwegian customers flying between Europe, USA, South America and Asia will be able to stay connected in the skies with the rollout of free and premium high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity on the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft.
Number of potential victims cut in Marriott cyber attack
However, the hotel giant for the first time conceded that its Starwood hotel unit did not encrypt the passport numbers for roughly five million guests.
New tech platform sees success for DreamTrips in Asia
The new digital platform offering additional travel benefits for DreamTrips members in Asia has been a success in just over two months since it was launched in the region.
Princess Cruises appoints new sales leadership for Ireland
Princess Cruises has announced the appointment of Rebecca Kelly to the newly-created position of senior sales manager for Ireland. Also today, Princess Cruises announced that Chinese guests onboard Ruby Princess have the option to utilise both Alipay and WeChat Pay payment options while shopping in the boutiques.
Vibe extends partnership with Capita Travel & Events
Vibe is furthering its partnership with Capita Travel & Events, a UK specialist in travel, meetings and event management.
Virgin Galactic reaches space for first time
Not only is this the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the final Space Shuttle mission in 2011, but the very first time that a crewed vehicle built for commercial, passenger service, has reached space.