Digital Elite spending more on vacations
New York – The growing use of mobile technology when planning travel has spawned a new class of traveler – the Digital Elite – those who own and use two different mobile devices: smartphones and tablets.And this Digital Elite group … Continue reading Digital Elite spending more on vacations
Japanese mobile operator tests new technology to boost connectivity
Tokyo – Japan’s leading mobile phone operator NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced Tuesday that it has succeeded in testing a new technology that facilitates connectivity to its service even when communications traffic is heavy. NTT DOCOMO has completed proof-of-concept (PoC) trials … Continue reading Japanese mobile operator tests new technology to boost connectivity
Smartphones driving growth in online sales
London – Smartphones are expected to become a significant transactional channel for travel as customers become more comfortable using mobile devices for purchases as well as research.Global online travel sales accounted for $589 billion in 2013, amounting to a quarter … Continue reading Smartphones driving growth in online sales
United flies you, Uber drives you – all in one app
Chicago – United Airlines became the first airline to offer customers Uber transportation services via mobile app, further enabling travelers to use the United app for services throughout their entire travel experience. Customers with iOS and Android mobile devices may access Uber … Continue reading United flies you, Uber drives you – all in one app
App-Boom Comes to Chinese Take-out
Beijing – China’s restaurants are the most recent newcomer to the country’s e-commerce boom. Most young shoppers are used to ordering their pizzas online or downloading coupons through branded apps, but the arrival of generic take-out and delivery apps is … Continue reading App-Boom Comes to Chinese Take-out