Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
eRevMax delivers 15% year-on-year growth in online revenue for Portuguese hotel
Considered an urban oasis in the centre of Lisbon, Inspira Santa Marta Hotel, has found its perfect online distribution partner in eRevMax. The high-end four star property trusts RateTiger Suite for efficient rate management and improved online growth.
The hotel was experiencing difficulty in managing online channels manually and felt that they were leaving money on the table. They needed a solution that would help them quickly deliver rate and frequent…
Architectural Highlights in Valencia/Spain - Photo Workshop
Very few cities offer such a surprising architecture and so strongly marked contrasts – Gothic cathedrals, mediaeval towers and art-nouveau buildings next to ultra-futuristic buildings - in Valencia you will have the impression to travel into past and future with only one single look.Founded by the Romans 2000 years ago, Valencia provides many historical monuments and spectacular photographic motifs – palaces and city gates, a silk merchants’ market of the…
Carnival in Venice 2014 - Photo Workshop
Once a year during the carnival season colourfully masked figures in weird robes stroll along bridges and narrow alleys or present themselves proudly in one of the “piazzi” of Venice.This picturesque scenery in front of gondolas, the famous St Mark’s Square and wonderful palazzi will be documented photographically by participants of “click fototours”, Bonn/Germany - no scenery could be more suited for a presentation of moving figures with eye-catching masks…
Recognition Technologies Installed AvtoUragan Video Recording Systems in Izhevsk
Thirteen of the most dangerous intersections of Udmurtia capital city were equipped with AvtoUragan complexes of automatic video recording of traffic violations.
The first complex was installed last December. Now, one year later, the 13th intersection was finally equipped. During this time, video surveillance complexes have improved the situation in the most problematic intersections of Izhevsk. All AvtoUragan systems identify vehicles by their license plates without radar. Most of these…
TigerTime by eRevMax - a hit with hoteliers and OTAs
eRevMax’s TigerTime with leading OTAs proved to be a hit at WTM 2013. The sessions generated significant interest among the travel industry with a ‘standing room only’ turnout.
WTM 2013 witnessed TigerTime participation from Agoda, GTA and Ostrovok – all part of the eRevMax Channel Ecosystem – who delivered relevant presentations to hoteliers looking for superior connectivity, new distrbution markets and updates on new technology developments.
“TigerTime by eRevMax was the perfect…
Top 5 Trends in Hotel Technology: Infographic
With technology adoption on a rise, the expectations of travellers have also increased manifolds. Thus a hotel’s technology offerings play an important role for guests when they are booking an accommodation.
eRevMax, the leader in hotel online distribution and channel management solutions, has unveiled an infographic to assist property owners around the world to know about the latest technology trends topping the charts this season.
One of the current trends listed…
ADAS Surround View over MOST®
MOST150 Star Topology Enables Advanced Driver Assist Systems
The MOST® Cooperation (MOSTCO) - the standardization organization for the leading automotive multimedia network Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) – is showcasing a MOST150 based advanced driver assist system (ADAS) network that transmits HD video streams from up to eight cameras, using up to 1.2 Gbit/s total bandwidth. The surround view cameras are connected to a central node in a star topology over…
THE RED in Düsseldorf wins award in the ‘small is beautiful’ category of service …
Special services for guests, ambience and comfort, image, design and degree of innovation – just some of the criteria demanded of the award nominees at the first SO!APART awards in Hamburg. The awards ceremony was the highlight of the two-day industry event organised by the renowned internet platform apartmentservice.de. The list of participants was practically a Who’s Who in the sector. Award winner in the ‘Die kleinen Feinen - small…
aviationexperts PCS designs individual OPS Control Systems for Airlines
Dreieich/Germany, November 4, 2013. With custom-designed OPS Control Systems, the Germany-based consultancy aviationexperts PCS offers airlines the opportunity to respond to the growing demands in the field of operations control. So far, mainly punctuality and stability of the flight schedule had to be ensured. But today the processes are increasingly considered from a cost point of view. With the support of aviationexperts, airlines obtain a state-of-the-art system which can always…
Chicago’s Very Own Christkind: Carrying on a German Tradition at the Christkindl …
German American Services, Inc. is happy to announce that the Christkindlmarket Chicago will be introducing its very own Christkind for the first time in 2013.
While the Christkind from Nuremberg, Germany has visited the Chicago market in previous years during the first weekend of the market, this is the first year in which she will be an original Chicago Christkind. She will be present throughout the entire duration of the market…
Indian OTA partners with eRevMax for deeper integration
India-based OTA, Cleartrip, has completed integration with eRevMax to offer XML connectivity to eRevMax’s growing base of hotel customers. Hotel companies partnering with Cleartrip will now be able to make real-time ARI (Availability, Rate & Inventory) updates and receive bookings generated on these channels through eRevMax solutions directly into their property management system.
Following a two-way XML interface certification with eRevMax to leverage its RateTiger and Connect enterprise distribution services,…
ZF Services with a New Product Brand: ZF Lenksysteme
Collaboration between ZF Services and ZF Lenksysteme newly structured
Worldwide IAM business soon under one roof
Complete units under ZF Lenksysteme product brand as of 2014
ZF Services, the international aftersales specialist of
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH – a 50:50 joint venture between ZF and Robert Bosch GmbH – are restructuring their collaborative efforts: As of 2014, ZF Services will assume the responsibility for the international IAM business for steering gears,…
MOST(R) Cooperation Celebrates More than 150 Car Models with MOST Inside
The MOST(R) Cooperation (MOSTCO) - the standardization organization for the leading automotive multimedia network Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) - proudly announces that there are now over 150 vehicle models on the road with the MOST network. "The MOST Cooperation celebrates the success of the leading automotive network standard, reflected by the fast implementation growth rate," stated Henry Muyshondt, Executive Director of the MOST Cooperation. "Amongst the various carmakers that…
MOST(R) Cooperation Appoints Henry Muyshondt as Executive Director
The MOST(R) Cooperation (MOSTCO) - the standardization organization for the leading automotive multimedia network Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) - has appointed Henry Muyshondt as Executive Director. "We created the new position of Executive Director in order to meet the rising requirements of the growing market success of MOST Technology," stated Rainer Klos, MOST Cooperation Administrator. "Henry Muyshondt, who had previously been Technical Liaison of the MOSTCO, was first choice…
Luxury US Hotel selects eRevMax for optimizing online sales
Luxury US hotel brand San Carlos has selected eRevMax for increasing their online revenue through optimal distribution. San Carlos will use RateTiger to manage their rate and room inventory updates across online sales channels, access market data for rate optimization while monitoring their online reputation - all from a single, integrated solution.
Located in upscale midtown Manhattan in New York City, San Carlos has been selling 147 rooms across four online…
BMW R1200GS LC conversion by Hornig
The company Hornig addresses the task of designing the BMW R 1200 GS LC new and individual. Particular attention was paid to the areas of security and comfort. You could marvel at this unique at the BMW Motorrad Days 2013 in Garmisch-Patenkirchen for the first time.
When focusing on the security aspect the gaze first falls on the Nautilus horn with its stainless steel mounting, the wiring kit as well…
protel integrates with eRevMax for seamless online booking connectivity
protel hotelsoftware and eRevMax today announced the successful integration of eRevMax’s two-way XML gateway Connect with protel’s property management system (PMS) offering hotel end-users a wider distribution platform to help increase online exposure and bookings.
The strategic partnership between the two leading hospitality software specialists will help hotels streamline their sales by using only one application for revenue and distribution management. Hotels using protel’s PMS product range including SPE (Single Property…
Bagan Lodge Announces New General Manager
Bagan, Myanmar - Bagan Lodge has just appointed the new General Manager, Jon Bourbaud, as of the beginning of October. Hailing from Australia, Jon brings a wealth of experience having spent more than two decades living and working in Europe and Southeast Asia. Jon moved to Saigon in 2001, pursuing his passion for Asian culture and cuisine. With a background in Food & Beverage and as a Chef, his first…
mySea – the digital, nautical travel guide is online
Kressbronn, 17.10.2013 | mySea is a new online location-based travel guide for Greece, Croatia and Turkey. Available free of charge on the web and soon also as an app (iOS & Android). Since Friday, 13th September 2013, mySea is available for everyone. mySea makes it easy for water sports enthusiasts to discover places in a sailing area such as harbours, anchorages and restaurants. At the heart of mySea is…
Cambodia’s First Premium Travel and Tour Operator Launches
A new joint venture between a Vietnamese and Cambodian partner has taken place to promote quality tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia as Luxury Travel Ltd.
Hanoi, Vietnam, September 29, 2013 - A new joint venture between a Vietnamese and Cambodian partner has taken place to promote quality tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia as Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) is set to launch “Asia Premium Travel” to promote luxury tourism…
Pro Speed Racing Provide Aftermarket Performance Car Parts Online
Pro Speed Racing is one of the leading providers of aftermarket performance car parts of reputed brands through their online portal. The company has its headquarters located at Somersby, Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. Pro Speed Racing online store specializes in offering performance automotive parts for their customers at attractive price ranges. The website offers a convenient variety of styling parts, premium performance parts and accessories for…
HotelTrip.com Launches a Soft Promotion Featuring Hotels in Bali
With Bali As Asia’s Latest Center of Attention, HotelTrip has decided to Offer its Customers with Even Better Deals to All Bali Hotels.
With Indonesia’s tourism sector advancing and improving constantly, Jakarta and Bali have really received a lot of attention. HotelTrip’s latest promotion launch to Bali hotels has created incredible feedback.
Bali hotels ranging from 2-5 stars are featured in this promotion and locations include hotels near all beach areas. …
Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd Bags 39 International Awards in 9 Months
Singapore, 26 September 2013 – Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd (Frasers), a world leader in premium serviced apartments and hotel residences, has garnered 39 coveted international awards in only nine months, making it one of the most highly awarded serviced residence providers across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Frasers was most recently named Corporate Housing Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards…
Beach Vacations relies on eRevMax for optimizing online sales
Beach Vacations, the leading Beach and Golf vacation specialists have successfully optimized their revenue management strategies through effective use of eRevMax’s market leading e-distribution solutions.
The group managed to boost online revenue and expand distribution for seven of its properties spread across Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. RateTiger Channel Manager helps the Beach Vacations team to react to market dynamics efficiently through immediate rate updates. The quick time to market helps…
HitchHiker scheduled flights can now be booked via the Peakwork Booking Hub
Peakwork has chosen the Flight API provided by HitchHiker to provide a scheduled flights module for all established GDS’. The module will be included as an interface within the Peakwork Booking Hub.
Tour operators will soon be able to perform availability checks and make bookings of scheduled flight and hotel components as dynamic packages via the Peakwork Booking Hub. The HitchHiker interface for each GDS provider is available via…
Creditcard payment with Gay Travel Team from today for free
Gran Canaria 24/09/2013 - The payment options were expanded with GayTravelTeam. Customers can also make secure payments by credit card immediately. This service was previously offered only through the third party Paypal (fees apply). With ING Bank now a conclusion was made that allows the company to charge credit cards without any cost to the customer. Thereby, customers who have travel insurance included in there credit card they can use…
SmartTOP Convertible Top Module for Audi A5 gets new custom designed wiring harn …
Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars has begun shipping the SmartTOP convertible top controller kit for Audi A5 with a new, custom designed plug-and-play wiring harness. All connectors are OEM quality for perfect fit and foolproof installation. Additionally the module itself boasts the new, exclusive Mods4cars enclosure.
Las Vegas, Nevada – September 24th, 2013
The SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars for Audi A5 is a retrofit module which allows using the…
Luxury Travel Ltd. Launches New Website and Brochure Designed for Travel Sellers
Luxury Travel Ltd. has released its latest annual brochure for travel professionals, featuring a wide range of tailor-made tours and luxury travel products across Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Hanoi, Vietnam, September 18, 2013 - Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has released its latest annual brochure for travel professionals, featuring a wide range of tailor-made tours and luxury travel products across Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Featuring the world’s…
Russian hotel OTA integrates with eRevMax for seamless connectivity
The biggest hotel search engine in Russia, Ostrovok has completed a 2-way XML interface with eRevMax to offer faster connectivity to its growing base of customers. The integration will help accommodation providers connected to the channel use eRevMax’s online distribution platforms, Rate Tiger & Connect, for updating inventory availability and room rates in real-time helping them control pricing strategies and optimize their revenue. Ostrovok will also benefit from eRevMax’s Reservation…
NGT trolleybus system gets a step closer as business leaders signal their suppor …
Leading business figures and developers of some of Leeds’ key schemes have backed the £250 million New Generation Transport (NGT) system, describing the proposed trolleybus network as “critical” to the future success and development of the city.
With the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) submission scheduled for 19th September, Hammerson’s, Jones Lang LaSalle, Yorkshire Design Developments, Leeds Rugby Ltd, Allied London, Leeds Civic Trust, Bruntwood and SMG, operators of…
SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for BMW 3 Series and Z4 Gets New Look
The automotive electronics specialist outfit Mods4cars has redesigned the SmartTOP convertible top controller modules for the BMW 3 series convertible and Z4 roadster with a new, custom designed enclosure. The SmartTOP allows owners to operate the top with convenient one-touch operation while driving at slow speeds as well as from afar with the original factory key remote.
Las Vegas, NV (USA), September 16, 2013 -- Effective immediately all SmartTOP add-on kits…
HotelTrip.com is Proud to Announce the Winners of its Share to Win Facebook Camp …
Three Winners Have Been Picked in HotelTrip.com’s Facebook Game Providing Free 2 Stay Nights at Hotels in Thailand.
HotelTrip.com recently hosted an online ‘Like & Share’ game with Facebook asking participants to share and like a post. With over 3000 participants who are now members of HotelTrip.com, three were randomly selected as champions. Three winners are entitled to a two night stay at these following hotels:
• Citin Urbana Koh Samui, Thailand
• Citin Plaza…
SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller for BMW 3 series and Z4 gets new look
The automotive electronics specialist outfit Mods4cars has redesigned the SmartTOP convertible top controller modules for the BMW 3 series convertible and Z4 roadster with a new, custom designed enclosure. The SmartTOP allows owners to operate the top with convenient one-touch operation while driving at slow speeds as well as from afar with the original factory key remote.
Las Vegas, Nevada – September 12th, 2013
Effective immediately all SmartTOP add-on kits shipped for…
eRevMax expands in Brazil with new client acquisitions
Harbor Hotels, one of the leading hotel chains in Brazil catering to superior and economy segment, has selected eRevMax to increase their online sales and boost distribution exposure. Nine Harbor properties have been using RateTiger to improve rate management efficiencies across third party sales channels. The RateTiger Channel Management system helps hotels manage rates and inventory to a large & diverse distribution network and retrieve market room rate data for…
Hotel channel management leader revamps Enterprise Connectivity Platform
eRevMax International today announced the launch of a new website focused on Connect by eRevMax, its enterprise connectivity solution focused on providing hotel companies with a centralized distribution solution. Connect, formerly known as RTConnect, the electronic distribution XML gateway for the hospitality industry, provides connectivity for rate & inventory distribution, and reservation delivery to existing hotel management systems. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solution, it enables hotel chains to centralize…
Tour Buddy Creates a Geolocation iPhone tour app for New Forest National Park in …
The App automatically plays audio commentary through the bus speaker systems at programmed GPS points throughout the 220 sq. mile park.
New Forest, England August 15, 2013—This summer, New Forest National park unveiled a snazzy GPS-triggered iPhone app that automatically plays audio commentary along its three bus routes using iPad minis plugged into the bus speaker systems. The brightly colored double decker buses provide transportation around the park and…
ParkNet: New Control Parking System Website is Launched
The launched website covers the information on the visual confirmation complex for traffic violations, related to the parking in the city.
Recognition Technologies, the leading developer of photo-video traffic control systems, announces the launch of the website of the new photofixation complex for traffic violations — ParkNet.su.
The visitors of ParkNet.su can get all the relevant information about the ParkNet complex, which was designed for visual confirmation of parked vehicles. This system…
Trends Expert Daniel Levine Explains Why Consumers Are Prioritizing Experiences …
New York, NEW YORK – While consumers may continue to cut back on buying things, travel and tourism is proving itself much more resilient to challenging economic times. That according to travel expert and keynote speaker Daniel Levine, who points to the fact that global tourism has just surpassed the one-billion mark. "While consumer purchases are flat, or rising incrementally, the travel sector continues to see year-on-year growth that will…
A Spanish-language school in Valencia attracts every day more students from Asia
With the amplification of the web page for the languages Japanese and Chinese more and more language students from Asia are going to come to Valencia for learning Spanish.
Valencia. The access to the necessary information about a Spanish-language school and its offers is going to be easier for the Asiatic region in the future as well. Until now most of the potential Spanish-language students from Europe, America and Australia…
Chile Inside joins the WYSE Association
Chile Inside proudly announces its admission to the global network of the WYSE Travel Confederation and its sector association WYSE Work Abroad.
The WYSE Travel Association represents trusted organizations that specialize in work abroad, volunteer programs, and student travel. It also dedicates itself to enhancing youth mobility and supporting trusted sending and receiving organizations worldwide. Young people who seek to enhance their experience encounter a network that guarantees high quality and…
Freedom from PNR hassles for Android users
ixigo.com launches “ixigo PNR Status” to make trip management easier
New Delhi, August 14, 2013 – ixigo.com, India’s leading travel planning & search engine has launched an innovative mobile application “ixigo PNR status” that enables automated management of all train and flight trips along-with intelligent alerts and notifications for status changes. This first-of-its-kind intuitive application has been launched for Android smartphones and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store…
Leading Indian OTAs partner with eRevMax for upgraded connectivity
Leading Indian online travel agencies, Yatra.com and Travelguru.com have integrated with eRevMax to offer XML connectivity to its growing base of hotel customers. Accommodation providers will now be able to make real-time ARI (Available Rate & Inventory) updates and receive bookings generated on these channels through eRevMax solutions directly into their property management system.
Following a two-way XML interface certification with eRevMax to leverage its RateTiger and Connect enterprise…
eRevMax becomes the first channel manager to complete interface with GTA
Global wholesale travel provider GTA and eRevMax, the automated online distribution and channel management specialist, have established a two-way XML connection for rate, inventory and reservation distribution between properties on GTA’s booking systems and subscribers of eRevMax. Following its interface certification with RateTiger, GTA is now incorporated into eRevMax’s Channel Ecosystem.
Properties on GTA’s booking systems will benefit from eRevMax’s Reservation Delivery service, which facilitates automatic transfer of reservations data booked…
Apple Tree Hospitality Division appoints new Sales Representative in Ho Chi Minh …
HO CHI MINH, Viet Nam -- Apple Tree Hospitality Division has appointed Ms. Nguyen Lan Anh as its new Sales Representative. Started from July, she is responsible for managing key accounts in Ho Chi Minh City and South of Vietnam for Emeraude Classic Cruises and La Residence Hotel & Spa Hue. With many years of experience in the hotel industry, Anh will join La Residence Hotel & Spa's and Emeraude…
El Portal Sedona Hotel – Nominated as Best Pet Friendly Hotel in the U.S.A.
Sedona, AZ., August, 2013
USA Today Travel and 10Best announced nominees for “Best Pet Friendly Hotel” chosen by readers of USA Today and 10Best.com - El Portal Sedona Hotel is the only hotel in Arizona nominated.
There is a list of 20 nominees and people can vote for who they want to win. Voting is easy, just visit http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-pet-friendly-hotel/ and click on the hotel of choice!
It is an honor to be nominated,…
Eberspaecher at IAA Cars 2013: new approaches in Exhaust Technology as well as t …
The 65th IAA Cars will take place in Frankfurt from 12 to 22 September – and the Eberspaecher Group is taking center stage at the exhibition: new approaches in Exhaust Technology as well as the coming generations of heaters. In the Exhaust Technology area, the supplier from Esslingen is presenting new ActiveSound solutions: at the push of a button, they ensure the desired sound backdrop in the engine compartment as…
Minimum effort, maximum occupancy – TravelNet opens up to new hotels and guestho …
TravelNet International established itself as a voucher provider 20 years ago and is currently opening up its Flexi Breaks voucher program to new partner hotels.
Hamburg. - The Flexi Breaks program provides hotels and guesthouses of all categories with a new way of increasing sales: Participating hotels and guesthouses pay an annual administration of 365 euros to have their hotel profile and picture gallery displayed on theTravelnet website. Voucher holders…
The foundation of GH Charter Aircraft GmbH – the new Aircraft Charter Service fo …
With the GH Charter Aircraft GmbH the aviation market has gained a new aircraft charter broker with professional expertise and international contacts. Due to comprehensive know-how and an international network of of reliable partners, the independent aviation broker is able to satisfy every private and business travel wish.
The aircraft charter service is divided into “Business Charter” for individual business trips, “Group Charter” for group travel, as well as “Private…
Agoda.com shines a light on hotel deals for the Vivid Sydney Festival
Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is illuminating great deals on hotels in Sydney, Australia for the annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music & Idea Festival, which takes place this year from May 24 – June 10.
For the past 5 years, the festival has been wowing crowds with famous Sydney landmarks wrapped in thousands of meters of lights or used as massive canvasses, presenting…
COMO Hotels and Resorts to open new property in The Maldives for October 2013
‘Maalifushi by COMO’ will be the Thaa Atoll’s first luxury resort - a secluded island retreat with a uniquely private location.
COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced it will open an exclusive new property in the Maldives this October. Maalifushi by COMO, an eight-hectare private island in the southerly Thaa Atoll, will be the company’s second resort in the Maldives. Its sister property, Cocoa Island by COMO, located further north in…
