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
Asians desperate to stay connected on trips
Bangkok – The top six countries in a poll showing not everyone appreciates work-life balance when travelling are from Asia, a Hotels.com study reveals. The Expedia-owned accommodation provider conducted a study among 28 countries around the world to understand more about … Continue reading Asians desperate to stay connected on trips
Asus working on second-gen Zenfone line-up
Taipei – Asus’ Zenfone smartphones have been quite popular in the Asian markets. The Zenfone 5 specifically has been a bestseller in the company’s home market and continues to remain in short supply in other countries. Now, Asus CEO Jerry … Continue reading Asus working on second-gen Zenfone line-up
WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Tel Aviv – Wibbitz, the leading developer of text-to-video technologies, has launched its first mobile application for consumers. The app allows users to consume stories from their favorite news, sports, business and entertainment sites in the form of summarized video clips … Continue reading WIBBITZ transforms News and Information into Video Summaries
Google can now guide you around your hotel
Mauntain View – Google has announced that it has added a new feature to its search app on Android, which will help travellers around the world. According to the search giant, Google can now automatically detect hotel reservations from users’ Gmail inbox and … Continue reading Google can now guide you around your hotel
Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology
Jakarta – With a quarter of all corporate travel transactions to be on mobile by 2017, it is clear that this travel segment is being influenced profoundly by new technologies and changing customer behaviour. At the Travelport APAC Customer & … Continue reading Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology