Mobile Maharajas: New Breed of Indian Internet Users Ready to Touch and Travel
India is on the brink of change. As the nation of more than a billion people gains access to 3G services in the coming months, hundreds of millions will access the Internet for the first time.Even more exciting and interesting is that these people will be entering the digital era through mobile han [...]
Now you can book within the KAYAK iPhone app
In a move clearly aimed at strengthening its brand engagement with users, KAYAK has introduced the option for users to complete hotel bookings directly within the KAYAK iPhone app.The updated version of the app is now available in the iTunes App Store and is available for download.Before the release [...]
GuideGecko creates publishing app for travel writers
Good news for travel writers – GuideGecko, a publishing portal for travel guides, has launched its iPhone, Kindle and Web publishing platforms.Writers only have to compose their guides once on www.GuideGecko.com, and may write on any destination. Then GuideGecko will create the apps and eBooks a [...]
InterContinental banks on mobile apps to grow revenues
IHG (InterContinental Hotels & Resorts), through the use of mobile solutions, has seen its monthly revenue of US$1 million jump to US$10 million in just over a year.This success has prompted the hotel group to continue with its mobile app strategy with the introduction of iPhone booking apps fo [...]
Business travellers want it personal and mobile these days
The majority of business travellers not only want to receive location-specific offers at their destinations, but they also want to use their mobile devices to shop and book hotels.Here are the results of the latest study on mobile use among business travellers by Sabre Travel Network. • 72 perc [...]
Finally, even you can create a travel app with ease!
Everyone these days is talking about apps! Of course, I have several downloaded on my iphone, each performing a different specialized task. But what if I had a stream of content that I wanted to share, and wanted to relay the info in an app format? How does one do that?That's where I get stuck [...]
As outbound booms, Amadeus helps Taiwan agents on web and mobile
With outbound travel from Taiwan on the rise and consumer use of the Internet and mobile increasing, travel agents are looking for ways to reach customers through these new channels.As such, Amadeus has introduced new and improved features for travel bookings on Amadeus Master Pricer technology in [...]
Asia rising, mobile dreams, social commerce talk and then whoosh …
The weather couldn’t have been better during ITB Berlin last week – crisp clear blue skies, cold but sunny. It was a pleasure not to have to trudge through snow and rain to get to the exhibition grounds.Yes, there was a railway strike – hey, wouldn’t be the same without a strike or two – b [...]
WIT Day Two – How to make money with mobile
Session Overview:Mobile's hot, that's a fact. In this session, get insights into who's doing what in this space from a leading mobile travel specialist and an alternative view from an Asian low cost carrier on how it views mobile and the role it will play in that competitive segment. Gerry Samuels, [...]
YourSingapore app to offer personalised experiences
YourSingapore Guide app is now available for iPhone and Android users (sorry Blackberry, you are excluded again) who want to create personalized experiences of their stay in the Little Red Dot.Available for free, the app, jointly developed by the Singapore Tourism Board and partners, American Expre [...]
