ExpenseWatch.com is integrating with TripIt to enable TripIt itinerary information to flow into ExpenseWatch.com Expense Reports, creating a completely flexible, fully integrated travel expense management system for businesses of any size.
CyberShift, a global provider of expense management and workforce management software and services, today announced the availability of CyberShift Outsourced Services for their suite of Expense Management Automation solutions. These value-added services allow clients to offload some or all of the daily administrative tasks associated with expense reporting processes directly to CyberShift, enabling companies to focus on higher value, strategic functions such as policy review, spend management and vendor program analysis.
Conducive Technology Corp. today announced Agent Advantage, a suite of itinerary monitoring, viewing and messaging services with mobile itinerary services provided by Mobiata, the leading mobile travel application developer. Agent Advantage now combines FlightStats’ flight and itinerary monitoring, Trip Assist – an agent desktop monitoring and proactive re-accommodation application, and TripDeck, a branded mobile app developed by Mobiata. Agent Advantage gives corporate travel management companies (TMC) the ability to deliver branded itinerary information and real-time service updates directly to the traveler via the TripDeck mobile application installed on the travelers mobile phone.
International Travel House Limited (ITH), founded in 1981 currently with a network of 10 IATA Travel Offices, 14 Car Rental Offices and 19 Hotel Travel Counters and HQ in Delhi joins GlobalStar from the 1st August 2010. Over the years, ITH has grown to be one of the largest Total Travel Management Companies in India with each of its products and services certified by the ISO 9001:2008 quality system. ITH currently realizes an annual turnover of approximately USD 130 Million and employs over 700 travel professionals. The company services Indian and International companies with over 100 implants and operates a transport Fleet of 900 cars.
XCom Global, Inc., a leading provider of low cost wireless data rental services for international travelers, announced today the launch of its Corporate aXcess Program at the 2010 National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International Convention & Exhibition (Booth #1173). Overseas travelers can save up to 90% off standard international roaming charges with XCom Global’s broadband rental services and corporate customers receive additional exclusive benefits when they become a member of XCom Global’s Corporate aXcess Program. NBTA attendees who register for the program will receive a free 30-day trial that can be used over multiple trips.
Cvent, the world’s largest provider of online event management, meeting site selection and web surveys, and Egencia® Meetings & Incentives, an Expedia, Inc. company, today announced a partnership to provide integrated strategic meetings management (SMM) solutions that will help Egencia customers worldwide increase control over and maximize the efficiency of their meeting, incentive, conference and event (MICE) programs.
Affirming the economy is on the upswing, 76 percent of travel managers said their travel activity increased for the first half of this year compared to the same time period in 2009. At the same time, travel managers have numerous concerns about their travelers overseas, one of these being their medical well-being. This information comes from a recent survey conducted by Travel Guard® North America (www.travelguard.com) of more than 100 corporate travel managers. Travel Guard is one of nation’s leading providers of travel insurance and assistance services and offers a comprehensive medical, security and personal assistance program called Premier Assist that’s designed for international business travelers, expatriates and students traveling overseas.
Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Van Ess as Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region. "Robert brings a wealth of industry experience of close to two decades in the chauffeured transportation business,” said Dav El President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott A. Solombrino. "I am confident he will be a solid asset to our strong sales team.”
XCom Global, Inc., a leading provider of low cost wireless data rental services for international travelers, announced today the addition of Belgium, Netherlands, Russia*, Spain and Switzerland to its growing list of countries covered under the company’s Unlimited aXcess plan. This high-speed wireless data rental service offering provides international travelers with unlimited data usage and the freedom to wirelessly roam abroad at a fixed rate of $14.95/per day in 26 selected countries. (http://www.xcomglobal.com/plans/unlimitedaxcess.html)
For many companies, safeguarding laptop computers while employees are traveling may not typically be top-of-mind, but with business travel on the rebound, protection of data contained on these laptops is of vital importance to corporate security. Fifty-five percent of business travelers regularly carry a laptop on business trips a, which should lead companies to ask two key questions: What if the laptop is stolen? And how can we help prevent theft?
Increasing its global operations and predicting a higher demand concerning ground and chauffeured transportation for passengers in its main region of action, ViaLandauto, market leader in Brazil and operating in all Latin America, confirms its participation in 2010 NBTA International Convention & Exposition, that will take place from August 8th to August 11th in Houston, TX. With a booth in the exhibitors pavilion and a team formed by its main executives, the company intends to get in touch with most of the 5.500 expected participants, including over 1.200 travel managers, in order to spread its differentiated services in the main active markets such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, among others. “We’ve attended NBTA Convention for three years, but, for the first time, we’ll have a booth in the exposition”, states André P. Gama, International Operations Manager at ViaLandauto and one of the executives from the company that will be in Houston. “Every time we attended the event we supported the Brazilian delegation organized by ABGEV, NBTA’s partner in Latin America. It was about time to increase our participation”, concluded Gama. ViaLandauto had a US$ 18 million turnover in 2009, 9% higher if compared to 2008, even in a world economics’ crisis year. The goal in 2010 is to increase by 40% its business volume, achieving a US$ 28 million revenue. Positive signs were already detected in the first semester of 2010. “During the first six months of this year, we’ve got a 75% higher turnover in comparison to the same period in 2009”, says Alexandre Pinto, Commercial Director at ViaLandauto. “We are positive that our participation in the 2010 NBTA International Convention & Exposition will help us reach our goals”, concludes Pinto.
InnVest REIT Hotels is offering weekend travellers a late check-out option on Sunday morning until 3 p.m. with their Sleep In Sundays™ program for an extra $25. Hotel guests can choose from over 100 participating hotels across Canada from popular hospitality brands like Comfort, Quality, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
InnVest REIT Hotels donates 3,300 gift certificates to 'To The Stan and Back' giving Canadian Forces members and their families discounted rates at a selection of its hotels across Canada this summer. With these certificates, military members enjoy InnVest's friends & family rates at participating hotels from July 1 -- September 30, 2010.
When Americas Best Value Inn® initiated its Economic Stimulus Plan Now (ESPN), a proactive financial assistance program that allows qualifying members relief from certain monthly membership fees, the brand was prepared to help many of its members. Yet the phones rarely rang and the e-mails requesting assistance barely trickled in. In fact, only seven percent of the 900+ properties felt it necessary to apply for the ESPN program.
The Cypriot hotel is the proud winner of the Check Safety First annual Cristal Awards, which recognise hotels that consistently achieve exceptional levels of health and safety. The Sunwing Sandy Bay was awarded the prize for its immaculate condition and a dedicated approach to the welfare of its guests.
VingCard, a leading hospitality security provider and part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, recently completed the installation of its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at Hotel Okura Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The 301-room property boasts of an executive health club with a gym, swimming pool, massages and Turkish steam rooms as well as a shopping arcade directly below the property.
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced the results of its recent survey inviting North American travel agents to share their outlook on the travel industry and how emerging trends are poised to reshape their business as the economy begins to recover.
Winter just got a little warmer with Americas Best Value Inn’s Winter White Sale. Book two or more consecutive nights for stays now through March 15, 2010 and receive a 20 percent discount off room rates at participating locations. Reservations must be made by January 29, 2010.
The Green Team, Inc., hospitality services experts headquartered in Nashville, completed two projects in November that underscore their commitment to the industry, especially the area of hospitality education.
Renowned Chef Anna Olson is bringing her farm-fresh philosophy to the Niagara Convention & Civic Centre in Niagara Falls Canada -- set to open in Spring, 2011. Guests are sure to be delighted by the contributions of popular host of Food Network Canada's "Fresh with Anna Olson" -- who brings creative flair with locally sourced seasonal produced -- paired with world-class Niagara wines.