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.
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.
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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."
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)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CWT To Go TM, Carlson Wagonlit Travel's (CWT) mobile app, won this year's Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) award for innovation of the year in the category of "Outstanding apps." This category includes applications that help business travelers make best use of their time while traveling. Travelers voted for their favorite products and CWT To Go was the winning app from a shortlist of eleven nominees.
BOSTON, July 2, 2012 - Continuing its "Celebration with Intention" approach to client events, which began with a national award-winning event at Sports Authority Field in Denver during GBTA's 2011 Convention, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in managing business travel and meetings and events, will again focus its GBTA event this year around a greater purpose designed to create meaningful attendee connections. CWT selected Boston-based Project STEP as the beneficiary of this year's event, which will be held the evening of July 24 at Boston's Symphony Hall.
TRX, Inc. (www.trx.com) (OTCQB: TRXI), a global leader in travel data and technology, today announced the release of HNN 2.0, the latest version of TRX's Hotel Name Normalization (HNN) solution software for TRAVELTRAX®, TRX's business intelligence solution. HNN 2.0 improves hotel property normalization by 90 percent on previously missed matches by using the latest advances in machine learning and natural language processing through a more sophisticated mathematical algorithm. With improved logic and reliability, Version 2.0 provides travel managers faster results with an even better representation of overall and detailed hotel activity and spend, including supplier spend and corporate rate integrity.
Smorgie.com is launching our new self branded concierge restaurant recommendation product and we're looking for up to twenty beta users. We are taking the three-ring recommendation binder and putting it online for easier organization, up to date recommendations, personalized information and making sharing with guests more convenient.