https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/online user experience/ Online User Experience News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:49:38+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traxo-acquires-gomiles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traxo-acquires-gomiles/ Traxo has acquired the assets of GoMiles, a well-respected provider of frequent flyer management services for consumers.  GoMiles users have been seamlessly migrated to the Traxo platform, and can begin taking advantage of Traxo’s extensive trip organization and frequent flyer mileage protection tools, effective immediately. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mycapetowninfo-launches-new-hotel-and-flight-booking-search-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mycapetowninfo-launches-new-hotel-and-flight-booking-search-engine/ MyCapeTownInfo.com has successfully launched a booking search engine that enables potential guests the ability to book a hotel and a flight to Cape Town without having to navigate to other websites. This incredible search engine now allows potential tourists to determine the bulk of their travel costs in one place. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:10:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-hotel-client-in-paris-selects-easyrms-revenue-management-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-hotel-client-in-paris-selects-easyrms-revenue-management-services/ The prestigious Hôtel Napoléon deploys the EzRMS™ Internet Product Suite Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:47:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-china-guide-unlocks-the-secret-to-spas-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-china-guide-unlocks-the-secret-to-spas-in-china/ Spa visits have long been associated with travel to Asia but it is a challenge to choose from the many choices available and know which ones will offer the best service. The China Guide (http://www.thechinaguide.com/ ), a premier China travel company, is offering relaxing massage and spa services as part of their high quality tours, with carefully selected locations for price and quality. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:15:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropicana-casino-resort-announces-new-ownership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropicana-casino-resort-announces-new-ownership/ On Monday, March 8th, new ownership led by Carl Icahn officially took over the Tropicana Casino & Resort, signaling a new era and a whole new energy for the property. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:52:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort-florida-unveils-new-sandestin-wine-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort-florida-unveils-new-sandestin-wine-festival/ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort launches new Sandestin Wine Festival website featuring festival details, ticket sales, wine apps and other helpful information. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:55:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jin-jiang-galaxy-hotel-launches-an-online-reservation-system-with-instant-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jin-jiang-galaxy-hotel-launches-an-online-reservation-system-with-instant-c/ Jin Jiang Galaxy Hotel has launched a new online reservation system on its website. This new system is guaranteed to be an easier way of hotel booking compared to traditional online booking systems. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:15:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guests-at-omni-chicago-gain-online-access-to-hotel-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guests-at-omni-chicago-gain-online-access-to-hotel-services/ Using the Omni Chicago Hotel’s new ORION system, guests can now utilize a variety of services - from ordering fresh made soup and salad to valet and housekeeping requests - with just a few clicks. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:09:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/a-mobile-revolution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/a-mobile-revolution/ The mobile device will be the world’s primary connection tool to the internet in 2020. So what exactly are the benefits of a mobile website? Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:50:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-solid-european-tie-ups-for-hotelscombined.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-solid-european-tie-ups-for-hotelscombined.com/ HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel meta-search engine, announced today their new supplier agreements with European online travel agents—HRS (Hotel Reservation Service) and Hotelopia, part of TUI Travel PLC (LSE: TT). Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:07:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacation-rentals-offers-name-your-price-option-for-rocky-mountain-resort-va/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vacation-rentals-offers-name-your-price-option-for-rocky-mountain-resort-va/ Visitors to top Rocky Mountain resorts have a new way of renting a vacation home thanks to an innovative new web site called VacationRentalsByAuction.com.  This unique new service lets visitors bid on available dates on up to 1,000 privately owned vacation homes—many of which still have open dates for this ski season. This site was created by Resortia LLC - the largest independent vacation rental agency in the Rockies. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:23:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-year-new-design-and-new-innovations-choice-hotels-international-unveils/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-year-new-design-and-new-innovations-choice-hotels-international-unveils/ Leading worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) today introduced consumers to its completely re-designed, innovative ChoiceHotels.com website, with easier search features and improved design to satisfy the hotel search needs of every traveler. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-new-thalassa-sea-spa-identity-goes-online/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-new-thalassa-sea-spa-identity-goes-online/ A new visual identity, intuitive navigation and a simplified booking interface: the Thalassa.com website reflects the new positioning of the Thalassa sea & spa brand, formerly Accor Thalassa: to offer a “new thalassotherapy experience.” Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:51:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-crystal-clear-brand-new-meetings-events-programme-with-millennium-copth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-crystal-clear-brand-new-meetings-events-programme-with-millennium-copth/ Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has recently launched ‘Crystal Clear’, an exclusive M&E programme designed for those looking to book a meeting, event, conference or training course at any of the UK hotels. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:35:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-announces-name-and-launches-web-site-for-new-family-destination-reso/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-announces-name-and-launches-web-site-for-new-family-destination-reso/ The highly anticipated Disney destination resort currently under construction on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu now has an official name and a dynamic new Web site offering an inside look at the project. The resort’s name - Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i - reflects the company’s deep commitment to celebrating the islands’ rich history and traditions. Plans call for the first phase of the resort to open in fall 2011. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-new-baglioni-hotels-group-website-is-online/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-new-baglioni-hotels-group-website-is-online/ The new Baglioni Hotels Group website is online, completely renewed in graphics, contents and services offered to the users. The web-site, aims at strengthening the image of the Baglioni Hotels Group and its leading role in true Italian luxury style, and has been created by Relactions, a web agency specialized in web design and marketing for tourism and hotels. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:22:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-aguada-island-resort-adds-a-booking-engine-on-its-website-for-faster-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-aguada-island-resort-adds-a-booking-engine-on-its-website-for-faster-/ Costa Aguada Island Resort now has a direct reservation system integrated on its website, making it easy for guests to book rooms. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:25:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ebookers.com-offers-new-tour-operator-booking-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ebookers.com-offers-new-tour-operator-booking-engine/ ebookers.com, one of Europe’s largest online travel companies, has today announced the launch of a new package holiday booking engine offering customers access to millions of holiday offers. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:03:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tripwolf-makes-footprint-travel-guides-available-online/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tripwolf-makes-footprint-travel-guides-available-online/ Today renowned travel guide publisher Footprint (www.footprintbooks.com) and tripwolf (www.tripwolf.com), one of the world’s leading online travel guides, announce a far-reaching cooperation at the Frankfurt Book Fair. tripwolf will digitise over 60 Footprint guidebooks extracting extensive destination insight and over 150,000 points of interest (incl attractions, sights, hotels and restaurants). Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:35:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/destinations-the-online-marketing-disconnect/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/destinations-the-online-marketing-disconnect/ I recently conducted a webinar on key distribution trends for 2009-2010 for the Southeast Tourism Society, and organization of more than 900 destination marketing organizations (DMOs), travel suppliers and other companies involved in the marketing and promotion of travel and tourism to the Southeast United States. About 15 minutes into the Webinar, I posed this polling question to attendees: “What percentage of your leisure marketing expenditure is spent for online marketing?” A total of 109 attendees responded. Here are the results: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:10:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prague-airport-launches-new-route-mapping-application-from-oag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prague-airport-launches-new-route-mapping-application-from-oag/ Prague Airport, the hub airport for Czech Airlines and the largest airport within the Czech Republic, has enhanced the customer experience on its web site by adding an interactive timetable and route-mapping tool. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starcite-announces-key-partnerships-at-nbta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/starcite-announces-key-partnerships-at-nbta/ StarCite announced two major new partnerships that will greatly expand the reach of its meetings management platform Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:22:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/family-travel-forum-teen-ink-promote-literacy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/family-travel-forum-teen-ink-promote-literacy/ Family Travel Forum announces a new partnership with Teen Ink, a national teen magazine, book series and website written entirely by teens and for teens. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:51:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traxo-launches-social-travel-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/traxo-launches-social-travel-service/ Traxo Launches Social Travel Service that Makes Sharing Travel Plans, Receiving Trusted Travel Recommendations, and Discovering Travel Overlaps Easier Than Ever Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:42:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-dives-into-virtual-meetings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amex-dives-into-virtual-meetings/ American Express Business Travel today unveiled virtual meetings eXpert, a unique telepresence solution that will act as a central hub and aggregator of both public telepresence facilities and the private network a company may already have in place. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:03:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bt-hits-halfway-to-one-million-wi-fi-spots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bt-hits-halfway-to-one-million-wi-fi-spots/ BT is halfway towards its goal this year of building a million-strong Wi-Fi hotspot network, the company announced today. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:23:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn-spa-interview-of-the-week-wellbeing-escapes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn-spa-interview-of-the-week-wellbeing-escapes/ Wellbeing Escapes launched its new website launched earlier this year. Mary Aziz talks to its inspirational founder Stella Photi about wellness in the 21st Century Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:28:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-calls-the-bbq-summer-officially-dead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flybe-calls-the-bbq-summer-officially-dead/ Record last-minute holiday bookings reflect Brits’ disenchantment with staying close to home, reports leading regional airline Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:43:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-transport-association-says-faa-crew-training-proposal-unworkable/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-transport-association-says-faa-crew-training-proposal-unworkable/ Air Transport Association Recommends Immediate Creation of ARC to Address Inconsistencies Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:32:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-website-booking-engine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-announces-new-website-booking-engine/ bmi, the number one airline out of London Heathrow’s Terminal 1,  has started a new phased year-long programme of improvements to its internet booking engine. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-launch-of-link-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-launch-of-link-club/ The Link Club, to be launched by Ascott International on September 10 2009, is the first and only loyalty scheme offered by a serviced apartments provider in the UK. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:22:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-family-hotels-announces-summer-promo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-family-hotels-announces-summer-promo/ This year, travel becomes more memorable with the help of Hilton Family of Hotels, American Express, and Shutterfly. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:48:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-cruise-lines-web-site-ranks-first-in-keynote-systems-study/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-cruise-lines-web-site-ranks-first-in-keynote-systems-study/ Carnival Cruise lines web site ranks first in keynote systems’ study of on-line consumers travel sites. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:07:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-site-re-design-enhances-offering-to-include-experience-and-activity-hol/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-site-re-design-enhances-offering-to-include-experience-and-activity-hol/ Travel experiences specialist isango! has just launched a new, innovative site providing consumers with the ability to mix and match accommodation and destination activities to create their own holidays. Users can select from or customise holiday suggestions such as Architecture in Barcelona, Romantic Paris, Art in Amsterdam or Mythical Rome or create their own combination from scratch. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090610153810433/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090610153810433/ Cheap flight site Skyscanner has now added car hire to its extensive range of tools and functionality. As well as being able to book the flights on the Skyscanner site, users can now also book the best car rental deals worldwide Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:38:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707095946378/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707095946378/ Travel search site Skyscanner has launched a new hotel search functionality at Skyscanner.net/hotels Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:09:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702173518343/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702173518343/ Wellbeing Escapes, a spa and wellness travel company, has announced the launch of its new website.  Set to appeal to seasoned spa enthusiasts and novices alike, the site will give users unique access to a wealth of guidance, inspiration and knowledge plus news, tips and chat from the world of spa, wellbeing and holistic health. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:08:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701133503104/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701133503104/ Etihad Airways has launched an advanced new online ‘micro-site’ which showcases its in-flight and ground experience.“Experience Etihad”, a fully-interactive 3-D tour available at etihadairways.com, offers visitors a unique insight into the airline’s services across all three aircraft cabins, as well as the luxurious airport lounges and limo and coach services. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:23:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090528144252365/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090528144252365/ Vacation.com has reported a highly favorable response to EZcruise from member agents using EZguider—the organization’s comprehensive leisure travel booking tool. Thu, 28 May 2009 14:42:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040322171436740/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040322171436740/ Omniture, the leader in providing adaptable, next-generation web analytics to large, complex websites, today announced that Hyatt Hotels Corporation has implemented their award- winning web analytics product SiteCatalyst throughout their corporate web site including all 121 Domestic Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. SiteCatalyst is the industry’s most mature remotely hosted web-analytics solution and enables managers and executives throughout an organization to see in real-time all the factors that influence the success of their online businesses. SiteCatalyst was chosen to help Hyatt better understand and drive customer conversion rates. Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:14:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040309170840913/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040309170840913/ SideStep, Inc., the travel search engine, today introduced SideStep Hotels, a new Web-based version of its popular hotel search offering. Tue, 09 Mar 2004 17:08:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040115225208781/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040115225208781/ FlightScanner, the established search engine that already simultaneously searches multiple airline websites, has been enhanced to include GDS and Net fares. Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:52:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50004633/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn50004633/ PRNewswire PALO ALTO, Calif. Nov. 6 :Medallia, Inc., a leading supplier of guest retention systems, announced today that it has implemented a new employee opinion survey program at Wyndham International. More than 20,000 employees at Wyndham`s owned and managed hotels have completed an online survey designed to measure satisfaction with key drivers of employee retention. Medallia will analyze and report the data using its patented online reporting system. Fri, 07 Nov 2003 05:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031021092436750/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20031021092436750/ Asiana will offer its passengers the convenience of electronic ticketing, using Amadeus ETS.  Asiana, a pioneer in the field of electronic bookings in Asia, joins All Nippon Airways (ANA) and 9 other carriers globally, using Amadeus Electronic Ticket Server (ETS). Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:24:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5502/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5502/ GriffinMarine Travel, the world`s largest marine travel agency has selected Amadeus as its global distribution system and Amadeus Vista - the travel industry`s first fully graphical reservations platform - for use in its offices worldwide. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 09:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn4781/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn4781/ OneTravel.com, the definitive site for the traveler on abudget, has announced the launch of a marketing partnership withSkyAuction.com, travelauction site. Fri, 06 Dec 2002 12:00:19 +0000