BookLogic has partnered with Idealo to expand exposure and sales reach for its hotel clients through hotel.idealo.de in Germany. The hotel revenue management technology company has developed a direct connection to the meta search engine for online price comparison, to help its hotel clients reach a wider market. Idealo will sell BookLogic’s customers’ available rooms while still processing the booking through the BookLogic booking engine.
Tenants have it their way in Abu DhabiÕs rental leases
ThoseÊlooking out for a high-end apartment or villa to rent in Abu DhabiÊshould be able toÊget their way, with rates declining byÊ7 and 10 per cent respectively on these property types during 2016. From a landlordÕs perspective, the current situation demands they may have to end up making sacrifices on their demands if they need to fill up their properties quickly.
US travel community urges Trump to affirm Open Skies aviation agreements
The US travel community is urging the Trump administration to affirm its support of the countryÕs Open Skies aviation agreements, noting that Open Skies policy aligns perfectly with the PresidentÕs stated priorities of supporting domestic jobs, correcting the US trade imbalance, and reducing government regulatory meddling.
India and UK tourism sign MoU
India and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries following talks last week. Limits on flights from Indian cities, including Chennai and Kolkata, have been scrapped, allowing for a greater range of flights for passengers while providing a boost to trade and tourism for the UK and India.
IIPT to honor Òglobal ambassadors of peace through tourismÓ at WTM London
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism has chosen five outstanding people from the world of travel and tourism to honor as ÒGlobal Ambassadors of Peace Through TourismÓ at World Travel Market, London.
Happy birthday bitcoin: from less than a penny to $6,300 in 9yrs
Bitcoin is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Tuesday.
Tourism may set sail from Indian shores soon
Come 2018 and Indian seafarers can set sail for Australia, the Middle East, Thailand or Indonesia without having to first fly to Singapore or Bangkok to board a cruise liner.
Marriott International unveils global sustainability and social impact commitments
Ambitious agenda addresses shifting consumer, environmental and social needs. Initiative features mandatory training of 100% of managed and franchised associates to know signs of human trafficking.
Busy Rooms acquires Hotelwebservice
Busy Rooms, a Malta-based Central Reservation System,Êhave announced the acquisition of Germany based Hotelwebservice (HWS). The deal provides the company with significant exposure in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and allows for expansion of the product suite.
Small Cell Forum launches initiative to boost mobile connectivity
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has announced that it is engaging with the hospitality sector to support the deployment of small cells in order to boost mobile connectivity. The Forum, whose members include leading operators, silicon vendors and equipment manufacturers, is working directly with hospitality organisations around the world to demonstrate how small cells can cost effectively achieveÊfive bar coverage throughout hotels and venues.
