Technology Integration Services News
New tool allows hotels to monitor online ‘chat’ about their brand
BDRC Continental today launches PillowChat, the social media monitoring, response and customer sentiment analysis tool for the hotel sector. Providing the ability to measure social media activity comprehensively, PillowChat delivers clear, actionable insights about consumer perceptions at both brand and hotel levels.
Newcastle hotel swaps Bibles for Kindles
The new Hotel Indigo Newcastle is the world’s first hotel to replace the iconic Gideon’s Bible with Kindle e-readers pre-loaded with an electronic version of the religious text.
New mind tourism technology to power the great Swedish nature
Supplier of e-tourism solutions, New Mind and their Swedish reseller, Avisita have secured a contract for a new project, The Great Swedish Nature.
New guide to Cornwall proves internet hit
The Guide includes an interactive map search facility that pinpoints attractions across the county. By zooming in on the map it is possible to see individual attractions, or to separate out ‘Places to Eat’; ‘Places to Visit’; ‘Shops’ and ‘Beaches’. The interactive guide also includes a ‘What’s On’ section that is updated daily, and a search bar that allows readers to pull up details on attractions across the county and create an itinerary for their stay.
Palazzo Murat Hotel in Positano new official website
It is on line the new website of Palazzo Murat, Luxury Hotelin Positano, Italy, created by the web agency QNT Hospitality.
Powder White continue to innovate with the launch of a mobile-optimised website
Leading ski holiday specialist Powder White have announced the launch of a new optimised version of their website to allow ski enthusiasts to search for ski accommodation in the Alps with ease from their internet-enabled mobile phones or tablet device.
New booking service now online at Tyche Boutique Hotel’s website
Tyche Boutique Hotel in Legazpi City, in the province of Albay, Bicol has made it easier and faster for travelers to book their rooms. By adding a direct booking engine on its website at www.tycheboutiquehotel.com, potential guests can just click on the “Reserve Now” button to secure an accommodation.
First smartphone rail ticketing system to be launched in the U.S.
Today, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Masabi US Ltd, the transit mobile ticketing pioneer, jointly announce that they will be bringing mobile ticketing to MBTA commuter rail riders this fall. With applications for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry, customers will be able to seamlessly purchase commuter rail tickets and passes. Once tickets are purchased, customers will be able to use and display directly via their phone screen.
In-Flight wireless entertainment cleared for take-off, according to IMS Research
Largely only a trial offering today, wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) is forecasted to reach a global install-base of nearly 9,000 aircraft by 2021, revolutionising how passengers are entertained, able to communicate outside of the plane, and manage their on-going travel, according to a new report by IMS Research, a leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry.
Future Inns Cardiff Bay gets ‘smart technology’ to hotel rooms
Acentic, a leading supplier of broadband systems and digital interactive TV (iTV) for the hotel industry, announced today that it is providing its latest SMART IPTV solution combined with Horizon high-speed internet connectivity to Canadian hotel brand’s first UK hotel; Future Inns Cardiff Bay.
Tourism app and mobile website target places to eat and drink
Restaurants, bars and cafes across Wales are being given a chance to be listed on the first pan-Wales tourism app and mobile website to be launched during Wales Tourism Week 2012 (February 27– March 3). A must-have app for everyone on their UK family holiday in Wales.
Vietnam visa service for Australians, Canadians and UK citizen goes online
Recently, Vietnam-visa.com has launched three websites among its local website project to introduce Vietnam visa on arrival service and Vietnam visa consultancy for foreign travelers. The local websites are designed to provide specific groups of customers based on nationality to best gather needed information regarding Vietnam visa.