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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

July 13, 2012

CWT To Go Voted Most Outstanding App 2012 by Business Travelers

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.

July 2, 2012

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Partners with Kuoni Destination Management to Transform Boston's Symphony Hall, Benefit Boston-based Project STEP

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.

May 15, 2012

TRX Leads Industry in Travel Cost Savings with Hotel Name Normalization

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.

May 10, 2012

Restaurant Recommendation Software Beta

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.

December 13, 2011

Vantage Hospitality Bestows Best of the Best & Lexcellence Awards at Annual Conference & Trade Show

Vantage Hospitality Group wrapped up its 12th annual International Educational Conference & Trade Show last week by handing out its prestigious Best of the Best awards to Americas Best Value Inn/Canadas Best Value Inn members, and Lexcellence awards to Lexington Collection members during the gala dinner and awards banquet at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

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December 8, 2011

Internationally recognised Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, conducts in-depth study of European hotel cleaning

The Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship – is the centre for business incubation and development at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland (EHL). Acting as the hub facilitating knowledge exchange between EHL and the international hospitality industry, INTEHL offers a range of services adapted to the needs of each of its various clients (market research, new product development, company start-up incubation, meeting organization).

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September 21, 2011

Americas Best Value Inn Partners with Hotels4Truckers.com

Americas Best Value Inn® today announced a partnership with trucker-friendly website Hotels4Truckers.com, as site members can save up to 12 percent on room reservations at nearly 200 participating ABVI locations across the United States. “This is an exciting opportunity, partnering with such an innovative concept that looks out for the best interests of truck drivers.

August 23, 2011

TRX Expands Strategic Hotel Spend Management Offering; Provides Corporate Travel Buyers with New Savings and Improved Supplier Negotiation Tools

TRX, Inc. (www.trx.com) (OTCQB: TRXI), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, announced the addition of new services to its industry leading Hotel Spend Management services with the inclusion of RFP sourcing, GDS availability, and auditing. Offered in conjunction with technology partner, Lanyon, Inc., a leading provider of content management and spend management solutions to the hospitality industry, the expanded services complement TRX's existing strategy study, spend analysis, and reporting services to provide corporate travel managers a complete solution for managing hotel spend.

August 23, 2011

Hotels Capture Valuable Sales Insight with StarCite Business Intelligence Suite

StarCite, Inc., the leading provider of web-based solutions to strategically manage corporate meetings and events, today announced the launch of a powerful new Business Intelligence Suite for hotels and meetings suppliers. The new offering dramatically increases the level of in-depth sales knowledge hotels can glean from their meetings activity within the StarCite Marketplace – enabling companies to make better sales decisions and ultimately win more meetings business.

August 23, 2011

TRX's Data Intelligence Solution, TRAVELTRAX, Helps Fortune 500 Corporations Gain New Insights into Cost Savings

TRX, Inc., a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, announced continued success in providing its data intelligence solution to several leading companies in the pharmaceutical, technology, financial services, travel, and consulting industries seeking better ways to manage their travel and procurement reporting needs.

August 23, 2011

TRX Continues Innovation Streak with Latest Enhancements to TRUEXPENSE

TRX, Inc., a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced enhancements to TRX's expense solution, TRUEXPENSE®. The enhancements include improved user communication tools, corporate compliance with new regulatory requirements, and updates to the user interface which further streamline the expense management process for the user.

August 22, 2011

TRX Introduces New Travel Itinerary Management Solution for Business Travelers

TRX, Inc., a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, today announced the introduction of TRAVELINX^SM, a new itinerary management solution designed specifically to meet the travel needs of business travelers while providing a corporate level security environment for traveler information.