Online Travel Technology News
Online booking for short breaks an industry first, claims Cumbrian Cottages
Regional specialist Cumbrian Cottages claims to be the first holiday cottage company to enable customers to book a short break entirely online.
Palamon invests in EnGrande
Palamon Capital Partners, one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms, has acquired a majority stake in EnGrande, a leading European on-line booking business focused on the budget accommodation sector.
Could online holiday searches spark the end for high street travel agents
A higher percentage of consumers prefer to search for and book their holidays online, rather than visit a travel agent on the high street, the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found.
Genares Worldwide Reservation Services Awarded HTNG Certification
Genares Worldwide Reservations Services (Genares), an industry-leading reservations services company, has successfully completed the Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) certification process and reinforced its commitment to support industry standards.
Priceline.com wins Connecticut Technology Council Tech Top 40 Award
Priceline.com said today that it will be recognized on October 22nd by the Connecticut Technology Council and UHY LLP as a UHY LLP Tech Top 40 company for 2009. The list of 40 tech companies celebrates the fastest-growing technology companies in the state.
Debunking the Elusive East - Online Travel in India
As an active online traveler living in India, I have had, if not a front row seat, at least a window seat with a pretty good view of the country’s vibrant, online travel sector.
Travellers give back to holiday destinations through new donation scheme
responsibletravel.com, the world’s leading travel agent for responsible holidays is the first travel agent to team up with newly launched TravelPledge
Utell® Hotels & Resorts appoints Aman Travels Limited
Utell® Hotels & Resorts appoints Aman Travels Limited as official sales representative in India to manage demand generation for the Utell portfolio.
Jet2.com introduce Mystery Shopper
Friendly low fare airline, Jet2.com and tour operator, Jet2holidays.com, has today announced even more reasons for agents to take part in their summer trade incentive scheme - which further reward lucky travel agents!