Author Archive: Amey Myers

Qatar Holding Acquires Properties in Sardinia

16 April 2012 Qatar holding acquisition sardinia Qatar Holding will buy several properties on the Costa Smeralda (The Emerald Coast) in a deal that is supposed to go public on Tuesday as undisclosed sources quoted by Reuters ... read more

TripAdvisor Launches “Friend of a Friend” Feature

12 April 2012 Tripadvisor friends facebook TripAdvisor, the popular travel site helping people plan their trips, launched the “friend of a friend” tool, deepening the link between the site and social network Facebook and hoping to ... read more

Expedia Launches Upgraded Hotel Connectivity Platform

9 April 2012 Expedia hotel connectivity Online travel company Expedia has just released an upgraded version of its connectivity platform that hotels and reservation system providers use to design, develop and launch booking interfaces that are ... read more

Alaska Airlines Partners with Banfield Pet Hospital to Improve Fur-st Class Care Program

9 April 2012 Alaska airlines partners veterinary practice Alaska Airlines has a strong focus on passengers traveling with their pets and seems to be looking for new ways to keep them happy. In 2011 alone, they help fly ... read more

India Tops Domestic Air Traffic Growth, Yet Carriers Struggle

9 April 2012 India air traffic growth Brazil and India experienced the most significant domestic air traffic increases, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In India’s case, the significant increase of February ... read more

NOUSConductor, new software solution to help museums create mobile tours

5 April 2012 Museum mobile tour Mobile tours and apps are fast becoming an important part of the travel experience. Instead of carrying guide books, fliers or other electronic devices guiding them on their sightseeing experience, ... read more

More Stuff Geared Toward Flawless Travel

2 April 2012 New travel tech services You’re headed to Poland and/or Ukraine for EURO 2012. Like any trip, planned or spur of the moment, there’s always going to be something forgotten, something missed. And whatever it ... read more