Microsoft News

Microsoft becomes a strategic partner of UNWTO
The World Tourism Organization and Microsoft have signed an agreement aimed at bringing the benefits of the most advanced technologies to the tourism sector and driving the industry’s evolution towards the computing paradigm of the future.

Microsoft chooses Toronto for 2012 Worldwide Partner Conference
One of the world’s most prestigious and advanced conferences will come to Toronto next July as Microsoft Corporation announced today that its Worldwide Partner Conference will meet in Toronto in 2012. To find out all the latest news and information whilst in Toronto, City.Mobi has launched its new guide to the city.

BA opens window on new Microsoft app
British Airways has partnered with Microsoft to be the first UK airline to offer Mobile Boarding to Windows Phone 7 users. Designed around the customer’s needs, the new app provides instant access to tailored information about their next British Airways flight direct from the app’s dynamic home screen, providing real-time updates throughout their journey.
Microsoft appointed RWC 2011 official sponsor
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the appointment of Microsoft New Zealand as an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2011.

World’s first full service travel app launches as a Windows Phone 7 Showcase App
Tripmate247™, the world’s first mobile app allowing users to book all their travel needs direct from their phone, has gone live today exclusively on Windows® Phone 7 as one of the global showcase apps on the new OS.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Standardizes Architecture on Microsoft Platform
Mandarin Oriental embraces Microsoft’s approach to cloud computing and the “connected traveler.”

Microsoft and Expedia.co.uk launch first dedicated browser for travel enthusiasts
65 per cent of holiday hungry Brits agree that the best deals are found online

Microsoft and Google search results to feature Twitter Tweets
Microsoft search engine Bing inked a deal with Twitter that includes tweets in search results. Microsoft announced the deal onstage at the Web 2.0 Summit today.