Orbitz has launched the first native application for the iPhone and Android mobile devices allowing customers to shop and book a broad selection of air, car rental and hotel options. In addition, the company announced the launch of a next generation mobile website (http://m.orbitz.com/) that enables consumers to access Orbitz from any web-enabled mobile phone. Orbitz optimized for the iPhone and Android phone is available to download for free. Visit www.orbitz.com/mobile for more details.

As part of a continued effort to use customer feedback as the key driver in product improvements and innovations, ARC has rolled out a new version of its Memo Manager product, MM3. This latest version of Memo Manager is built on a new platform that improves the efficiency and usability of the application. Customers will notice less clicking and pop ups, better groupings of memos and easier navigation between pages.

Preferred Golf launched the new Golf VIP Desk and Buddy Trips from Preferred Golf website, which enables friends to plan their next getaway quickly and efficiently without the hassle of trying to figure out who’s in, who’s paid, and who’s making the reservations. Simply choose a destination and Preferred Golf will handle the rest, from making reservations, setting up tee times, club rentals, luggage shipment and other golf getaway needs.

Amadeus has partnered with start-up Forward Data to launch “Forward Keys,” a business intelligence tool for hotels and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), based on data supplied by Amadeus. It provides demand forecasting and market performance monitoring.

Forum Tel is now making it more convenient and affordable to use a mobile phone during international travel. Forum Tel is a global mobile communications provider for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries and their customers. The company is dedicated to alleviating the high costs and hidden fees associated with traditional international phone usage by offering travelers access to a low cost, reliable cellular voice and data service delivered on a high-quality, quad-band world phone. With Forum Tel, travelers save as much as 80 percent on roaming and long distance charges while earning distribution partners a robust commission.

Avis Budget Group has formed a new partnership with JetBlue Airways. The new agreement, effective November 10, will provide TrueBlue members the opportunity to earn TrueBlue points from Avis and Budget rentals.