Trams has introduced a new real-time offering for travel agencies. The dashboard technology will enable agencies to properly gauge and manage their operations. Trams, a provider of back-office and CRM solutions for travel agencies, has introduced a new dashboard feature for its ClientBase CRM product.

Low-cost airline group AirAsia has signed a deal with Amadeus to tap into a broader mix of new market segment of international customers. Amadeus stated that for the first time Amadeus-subscribing travel agencies worldwide will be able to book AirAsia flights in the same way they would for a full-service carrier.
Silversea Cruises has officially launched a blog about its new Silver Spirit, as well as a refreshed website at http://www.silversea.com/ . The blog will provide news and photographs detailing the ship’s progress and counting down the days until Dec. 23, when Silver Spirit welcomes its first guests.
PEAK 15 Systems, Inc. has released the first software application for tour operators, outfitters and travel suppliers to include the customer relationship management (CRM) tools of Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

La Quinta Inns & Suites, one of the largest operators of limited-service hotels in the US, has released a free La Quinta application at the iTunes App Store.

Trondent Development Corp. has launched GroupFare Analyzer, a Web-based tool enabling meetings planners to produce fare-analysis reports.