Microsoft Corp. and Travelport said they are teaming up to develop an integrated set of services targeted for the travel industry to address challenges faced by travelers, suppliers, and travel agents. Microsoft and Travelport will explore the development of services designed to improve the traveler experience.
Amadeus has implemented what it describes as a groundbreaking new model of Amadeus’ best-selling RMS for Premier Inn. The new version gives Premier Inn a “unique insight into customer behavior, significantly improving occupancy levels throughout the year and guiding sales and marketing activities.”
Mobile travel application developers Steape has partnered with Lonely Planet to develop audio phrasebooks for java-enabled mobile phones.
Travel search engine Kayak.com, a company that has sites in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and India, has expanded its operations to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Datalex has recently completed the deployment of a new TDP product release to http://www.aerlingus.com/, the highlight of which is the TDP e-interlining solution in support of the JetBlue and Aer Lingus partnership.
Flight search engine, Skyscanner.net, has launched Maps Tool API. According to the company, the new initiative is the first in a new series of free tools that allows third party websites to integrate Skyscanner flight functionality into their own sites.