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InterConti becomes first hotel to trial iPad
The travel industry will be closely monitoring trials by InterContinental of the iPad at four flagship properties. The chain’s concierge team will begin testing this week how the device can improve all manner of guest services, including close-up street views, video clips of local attractions, restaurant bookings, as well as remote check-in.
New specialst website unveiled offering holidays solely to Tenerife
After the huge success of their online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk, which is now the fastest growing in the UK, the founders are now planning to expand the brand.
T-Mobile gives businesses traveller confidence to get connected abroad
T-Mobile will launch Euro Broadband Boosters to its business customers on the 1st March.
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.
The Future of Wireless Technology
“No single technology has more promise and has been more hyped than mobile communication”. This statement from a recent report by Travel Tech Consulting encapsulates the excitement that the rapidly spreading wireless LAN (*Wi-Fi) technology is generating throughout the travel industry, popping up in public spaces such as airports, hotels and cafes all over the globe.The recent growth rate of hotspots across Europe to promote mobile services and mobile travel solutions is a clear sign that we are witnessing a rising trend that will both enhance the modern travelling experience and increase productivity away from the office.