https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/travel technology systems/ Travel Technology Systems News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:13:40+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-review-mobile-audio-from-kitsound/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-review-mobile-audio-from-kitsound/ KitSound has had an obsession with perfection for over eight years, and that has led to the creation of a wealth of audio products. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole road-tests the Flair and Hive 2 models on the road to see just what they bring to the travelling experience. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:54:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staysure-warns-customers-over-it-hack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staysure-warns-customers-over-it-hack/ Travel insurance company Staysure has warned customers that they may have had their bank card details stolen following ‘a cyber attack’ during the second half of October 2013. Up to 93,000 people who bought policies before May 2012 have been warmed that they may be affected. Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:55:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vfm-leonardo-links-with-room-key-to-boost-multi-media-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vfm-leonardo-links-with-room-key-to-boost-multi-media-offering/ VFM Leonardo has announced an agreement with Room Key to provide visual media and media display technology for its online travel website. Under the agreement, Room Key is now a direct channel partner in VFM Leonardo’s VNetwork - the largest online media syndication network for the global travel industry. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:34:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-android-app-for-online-guide-britainsfinest.co.uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-android-app-for-online-guide-britainsfinest.co.uk/ Following the successful launch of the BritainsFinest.co.uk iPhone App earlier this year, the online guide has gone a step further and released its own Android App, aimed at users of Android Phones (such as HTC Desire, Sony Ericsson X10) and Android Tablets (such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab). Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-gap-travellers-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-gap-travellers-app/ A new subscription-based mobile phone application has been launched to allow friends and family to follow a gap year traveller live online as they travel abroad. The core function of Gaptrac is to provide safety for the user and peace of mind for loved ones left at home. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:05:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vayant-travel-technologies-forms-partnership-with-travel-guard-north-americ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vayant-travel-technologies-forms-partnership-with-travel-guard-north-americ/ A strategic partnership between Travel Guard North America and Vayant Travel Technologies aims to allow travellers and travel businesses to choose from a larger array of airline carrier combinations through split-ticketing to receive better flight prices and more itinerary options, plus travel insurance protection in the event of a missed connection. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:34:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/defi-global-announces-six-month-revenues-up-217-year-over-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/defi-global-announces-six-month-revenues-up-217-year-over-year/ DeFi Global, Inc announced today that it has begun generating revenues from the licensing of its smart phone mobile software and navigational application that was launched earlier this year on board the world’s largest cruise ship. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:48:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trx-enhances-features-of-expense-reporting-system-truexpense/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trx-enhances-features-of-expense-reporting-system-truexpense/ Company Incorporates Multi-Language Capabilities, VAT Compliance and Other Customer Driven Features Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:57:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-hotel-group-standardizes-architecture-on-microsoft-platfo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-hotel-group-standardizes-architecture-on-microsoft-platfo/ Mandarin Oriental embraces Microsoft’s approach to cloud computing and the “connected traveler.” Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:13:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/latest-tour-operator-technology-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/latest-tour-operator-technology-trends/ There has been a considerable growth in the number of suppliers providing e-commerce solutions, as selling online has become a ‘must-do’ activity for tour operators.  The Travel Technology Consultancy Genesys says there are no longer any excuses, and that your product is never too complex, too tailor-made or too expensive to sell online. If you cannot close the deal online there and then, you run the risk of your customer booking elsewhere. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:08:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-passengers-can-check-in-at-paddington-train-station-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-passengers-can-check-in-at-paddington-train-station-in-london/ As of today, Iberia passengers flying from London Heathrow airport can check-in and print their boarding passes at Paddington train station in London before taking the Heathrow Express train to the airport. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:37:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/which-comes-first-innovation-or-market-need/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/which-comes-first-innovation-or-market-need/ Which comes first, technology and innovation or market demands and consumer necessity? Of course, in marketing 101, they tell you to listen to the voice of the customer and to develop products that meet the customer’s needs. Certainly, this happens and is the norm for much of today’s product development; but would we have the Internet, browsers, the iPod and the iPhone if this was always the case? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:01:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wireless-internet-goes-live-at-uk-holiday-sites-on-the-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wireless-internet-goes-live-at-uk-holiday-sites-on-the-bank-holiday/ BT Openzone announces that it will provide Wi-Fi access at major UK holiday and leisure parks across the UK. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:52:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travcoa-rolls-out-independent-travel-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travcoa-rolls-out-independent-travel-product/ Long synonymous with group-travel excellence, Travcoa embraces the independent traveler Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:22:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airport-coaches-launch-free-passenger-internet-with-icomera/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airport-coaches-launch-free-passenger-internet-with-icomera/ Moovbox M200 Mobile Broadband Gateway to provide Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS tracking on buses and coaches serving British airports Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:50:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunvil-holidays-has-joined-leading-green-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunvil-holidays-has-joined-leading-green-initiative/ Leading independent specialist tour operator Sunvil Holidays, is the latest travel company to sign up to the Travelife Sustainability System. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:02:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090708131057186/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090708131057186/ city.mobi is the world leader in mobile city guides for destinations such as london.mobi, dubai.mobi, tokyo.mobi, nyc.mobi, berlin.mobi, rio.mobi, sanfrancisco.mobi to name a few.With network data speeds increasing and smartphones taking a large chunk of the new mobile device sales (Apple’s iPhone, RIM Blackberry), mobile search is rising exponentially. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:09:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707114409889/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707114409889/ Airline are investing heavily in customer-oriented technology, despite the downturn forcing an overall reduction in IT expenditure, according to new research by SITA. This will lead to air travellers soon being able to trace their checked luggage at self-service airport kiosks, in a development that will use computer technology to boost customer service while cutting labour costs.The spending on IT and telecommunications of the 116 carriers surveyed will drop to 1.7% of revenue this year, the lowest level since the post September 11 slump in 2002. The current downturn marks the first time since then that airline spending on technology posted a year-on-year decline, said SITA. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:29:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707102649609/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090707102649609/ Travelport has entered into a strategic relationship with PSP International to form a joint venture company to provide state-of-the-art innovative and integrated payment solutions tailored specifically for the travel industry. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:36:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702130901690/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090702130901690/ British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has said the airline will not extend in-flight mobile communications to any aircraft already in service due to cost restrictions.The UK flag carrier will however continue to launch a mobile email, internet and texting service from OnAir on two new Airbus A318 aircrafts in September. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:43:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Ron-Ramanan-CEO-GoQuo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Ron-Ramanan-CEO-GoQuo/ Breaking Travel News interviews Ron Ramanan, CEO of GoQuo talks about the growth of technology solutions especially the roll out of the product for tour operators. This is also complimenting the airlines solutions product. The interview was conducted at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. 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