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August 4, 2013

$140 Saved by tripBAM on a Four-Star Hotel at GBTA Convention

Are you confident that you got the best hotel rate at GBTA? Think again. tripBAM™, a new service launched earlier this year, automatically searched a cluster of 21 user-selected hotels a total of 136 times to find the best rate at four star hotels near the GBTA convention site. The search only looks for flexible rates and the reservations were created without any risk or financial commitment. The system shops up to 250 hotels in a cluster within a user-defined radius and star level every day to take advantage of market fluctuations.

K Squared Communications

San Diego, California, United States

August 2, 2013

Robert Douglas Advises DeBartolo Development in the Acquisition and Financing of the Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hotel

RobertDouglas announced today that it advised DeBartolo Development in its recently-completed acquisition and financing of the leasehold interest in the Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hotel. The financing was completed with a domestic debt fund. Situated in the heart of the Waikiki Beach market, the Aqua Waikiki Pearl is located one block from the world-renown Waikiki Beach and is across the street from International Marketplace, a major retail development.

August 1, 2013

Egencia Unveils Next Generation Egencia® TripNavigator iPhone App to Improve the Business Travel Experience

Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today unveiled a preview of its next generation native iPhone application, Egencia® TripNavigator that dramatically improves the in-trip experience of business travelers, provides step-by-step navigation, and offers integrated access to Egencia Travel Consultants.

July 30, 2013

Egencia’s Mid-Year Hotel Review Identifies Saving Opportunities for Businesses

Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today released its first Mid-Year Hotel Review to help travel and procurement professionals and corporate stakeholders identify opportunities in a company's preferred hotel program that can be leveraged for additional savings.

July 29, 2013

CWT Releases 2014 Travel Price Forecast, Giving Clients Early Indications on Costs to Help Them Plan Ahead

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today released its 2014 Travel Price Forecast, which shows worldwide travel prices will increase moderately next year, in line with limited economic growth expected across the globe.

July 29, 2013

Justin Power Case Keeps Travelers' Connected and Their Mobile Electronics Powered, Everywhere They Go

novative Technology™ (IT), a rapidly growing manufacturer of audio and video systems and mobile electronic accessories for iPad®, iPod®, and iPhone®, will showcase and sell its new Justin™ Power Case designed for the iPad at the Global Business Travel Association Convention this week. Perfect for the executive traveler who needs to keep multiple mobile electronics devices powered up anywhere they go, the Justin Case is a lightweight, stylish case with a rechargeable battery that brings ample, portable power to travelers with tablet and smartphone can bring wherever they go.

Caster Communications

July 11, 2013

Free PMS property management system from Magnuson Hotels

Why struggle with separate hotel operating systems? In most cases, the PMS, CRS (central reservation system), accounting and reporting don't connect with each other. Sign up for low cost online reservation services today from Magnuson Hotels and receive a free web based PMS. Not only is it free, but we give you money back.

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January 14, 2013

Online Guest Reviews Replacing Need for Star Ratings, Surveys

According to newBrandAnalytics, in 2012 online customer reviews rose by 25 percent. In an article titled "Social Intelligence Trends for 2013," the social market intelligence group said: "The explosion of online customer feedback is transforming how businesses will use social intelligence to deliver a quality customer experience." newBrandAnalytics predicts that businesses will stop investing in solicited surveys in 2013 due to consistent, reliable and free customer feedback coming from the web via guest reviews. The company also predicts that star ratings will become a thing of the past, as they are being recognized by consumers and businesses as "misleading, unreliable and not actionable." Instead, "consumers will seek verbatim reviews in making their purchase decisions; businesses will decipher the true meaning and uncover important themes discussed in these unstructured reviews to drive improvements."

Lodging Interactive

November 20, 2012

Security Breach Affecting 4 Million Hotel Room Locks: NEW ATTACKS REPORTED; Updated Version of the 'LOCKFIX White Paper' Now Available

Affected hotel records (location, phone numbers, name…) exposed to the criminal community as a result of a new attack (November 5th) towards the lock manufacturer's servers; A truly effective and fully audited solution to re-secure affected Onity locks is independently provided by OpenWays with a freeware license (LOCKFIX)

October 30, 2012

DOCOMO interTouch Addressing Hotel Lock Security Breach Affecting Four Million+ Rooms with LOCKFIX

Latest security threat is a device hidden inside a dry erase marker pen; News of hotel door locks being breached by hackers has gone viral and new reports reveal room break-ins and theft; Hotels vulnerable to attacks are invited to view an educational video and register to receive a White Paper detailing an independently audited cure

October 29, 2012

Innvision Opens Atlanta Center, Expands Upscale Hotel Offerings

Innvision, a leading provider of interior design and purchasing services for the hospitality industry, today announced the addition of Innvision Design℠ Atlanta, a design and procurement center that will focus exclusively on the firm’s offerings to the upscale and luxury hotel market. Officially open as of this month, the new facility is located in Piedmont Center (often called the “Business Center of Buckhead”), conveniently situated near many of Atlanta’s premier design resources.

October 16, 2012

Hotel Lock Security Breach Affecting Four+ Million Rooms: Educational Video and Updated White Paper Now Available

As a result of the overwhelming requests by management companies and hotel owners around the world to see how LOCKFIX cures the security breach, OpenWays is releasing an educational video; An updated White Paper is also available taking into consideration the "Crime Alert" published October 12th – links below

October 10, 2012

Hotel Lock Security Breach Affecting Four Millions Rooms: White Paper Now Available

Chicago -- OpenWays is addressing a detected and widely publicized hotel door lock security breach. In a new White Paper, the world leader in mobile-based access management solutions identifies problems with electronic locks installed in more than four million hotel room doors, and offers an independently security audited "LOCKFIX" solution. Hotels vulnerable to potential security threats are invited to register to receive a copy of the report and be armed against such attacks with the power of smartphones.

October 1, 2012

The Security Breach Affecting Millions of Hotel Rooms Finally Addressed Thanks to the Power of Smartphones

Hoteliers now have an alternative cure to the threats while also significantly upgrading the security and capabilities of their electronic guestroom locks. This alternative security patch developed by OpenWays (an independent company) was successfully audited by independent security experts. A freeware license is made available to all hotels affected worldwide.

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August 23, 2012

VBrochure Offers Hotels Ability to Deliver Multi-Media Experiences Targeted to Corporate Travelers

Toronto ON, Aug 22nd, 2012 -- Corporate travel is on the rise, with global business travel spending up 4.6% in 2012[i]. This is why VFM Leonardo, leader in hotel multi-media syndication and display, is helping hotels better target business travelers on corporate booking channels with customized media that aligns with business travelers' unique needs and expectations.

July 24, 2012

FC USA Continues To Grow And Expand Its Corporate Footprint In The US

FC USA Inc. – the US arm of Australia's Flight Centre Limited (FTL) – continues to grow and expand its corporate footprint and commitment to the US with the addition of Travel Associates and CiEvents to its existing platform of successful corporate brands including FCm Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveler and Stage and Screen Travel Services.

July 24, 2012

International SOS Shares Tailored Tips for Female Business Travelers at 2012 GBTA Convention

The sheer number of education sessions offered during the 2012 GBTA Convention, taking place this week in Boston, illustrates that a one size fits all approach does not suffice when it comes to serving today's business traveler. In particular, female employees who travel internationally for work may face a unique set of challenges when it comes to health and safety. International SOS, the world's leading medical and security services company, provides organizations with gender-specific, pre-travel training and assistant services for female business travellers.

International SOS

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

July 23, 2012

Nexonia Integrates With Atriis

Nexonia today announced that Nexonia has integrated their corporate expense management platform with Atriis's online travel management and booking system. "Our Atriis integration is seamless and real-time. It's been a pleasure to have worked with Atriis on the integration," said Neil Wainwright, CEO at Nexonia.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

July 19, 2012

Personal Security is International Business Travelers’ Top Concern; Many Feel Unprepared for Potential Incidents

As the business travel industry prepares for its annual conference, the GBTA Convention 2012, this weekend, a recent study finds that one in three (31%) international business travelers are concerned for their personal safety. According to the International Business Traveler Study issued by Europ Assistance USA (EA USA), 27 percent are also anxious about potential terrorism or radicalism events. And while nearly three of four (74%) destinations are in Europe, 82 percent of these travelers perceive the Middle East and North Africa to be the most risky place to visit in the coming year.

Europ Assistance

July 17, 2012

OAG launches new solution to ease travel chaos

Handling the travel chaos caused by major flight disruptions is set to become easier with the launch of an innovative new online product by OAG. In the wake of widescale problems caused by volcanic ash clouds, snow, strikes and last minute operational situations grounding flights across the UK and Europe, OAG has devised a unique new aid. It has developed Migo to enable airport and travel agency handling teams to instantly identify alternative travel options for passengers - not just by air but by land and sea as well.