Technology News

First online flight decision-making tool introduced
Pinning is the new planning in travel, allowing consumers to be the shopaholics and searchaholics that they are. Pintrips’ public beta, launched today, is the free application consumers need when going through the search process for a flight.

Traxo acquires GoMiles
Traxo has acquired the assets of GoMiles, a well-respected provider of frequent flyer management services for consumers. GoMiles users have been seamlessly migrated to the Traxo platform, and can begin taking advantage of Traxo’s extensive trip organization and frequent flyer mileage protection tools, effective immediately.

CEO of iLandGuide is in Barbados to promote new travel app
CEO of iLandGuide, Andrew Perenyi is on the last leg of his two week marketing campaign in Barbados. Originally from Hungary, Andrew has been to all corners of the world; Thailand, Miami and most recently Dominican Republic yet, Barbados is the island that now has a piece of his heart. He describes it as the most beautiful island he has ever visited and the experiences he has had are the ones that he will never forget.

Over £16.5 million worth of tech lost overboard in a year
New research from an independent cruise travel agent has found that over a tenth of cruisers dropped technology products overboard when on a cruise holiday last year, with the average value of each product costing £89.46. This would equate to over £16.5 million worth of tech products being lost overboard by cruisers in one year alone.
InterGlobe Technologies strengthens partnership with Webjet.com.au
InterGlobe Technologies (IGT) has reinforced its alliance with Australia’s online travel agent, Webjet.com.au by expanding its services to the hospitality sector.

JFK Parking Company launches new Android app for the JFK Traveler
SmartPark JFK, a full service JFK Airport valet parking facility for the JFK Traveler, has launched a New Android app. The app works on Android smartphones; users have convenient access to the SmartPark JFK parking reservations system without the need of a computer.

Online reservation system now integrated at Hanoi A1 Hotel website
Guests are now able to book rooms at Hanoi A1 Hotel directly and with much ease. The online reservation system found on its website allows for quick and secure reservations.
FCS launches hotel search mobile app “i-Guest Hotels Finder”
FCS Computer Systems, a leading comprehensive hospitality solutions provider, announces the launch of FCS i-Guest Hotels Finder, an innovative smartphone application that lets users search for hotels and play the directions to the hotel and the nearest airport in the local language of the hotel, for the benefit of taxi drivers and other native speakers.

Free WiFi at Airports tops lists of travelers’ wishes
Travelers, who are spending increasingly longer wait times at the airport, would most appreciate the opportunity to check their e-mails, search the web and catch up with their social networking sites, according to a recent survey by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation provider.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts launches online Ratings & Reviews
Starwood Hotels and Resorts gives guests the chance to “sai it like it is” with the launch of online ratings and reviews.