Copyright 1995-2010 Hsyndicate http://www.hsyndicate.org/organization/17001540.html Latest news, events, photos and more from Travelport en-us Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:43:00 +0100 cs@hsyndicate.com (Hsyndicate) info@hsyndicate.com (Hsyndicate) Hsyndicate RSS FeedGenerator 5 http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4038259.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4038259.html Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:06:38 +0200 Microsoft Corp. and Travelport today announced they are teaming together to develop an integrated set of services targeted for the travel industry to address challenges faced by travellers, suppliers, and travel agents. Through the collaboration, Microsoft and Travelport will explore the development of services designed to improve the traveller experience and to provide airlines, travel suppliers, and travel agencies, including travel management companies (TMCs) and online travel agents (OTAs), with new revenue and cost reduction opportunities, broader distribution reach, and improved customer satisfaction and loyalty. The services are slated for Q1 2009. /file/152003001.pdf /file/152003001.pdf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:50:32 +0200 The explosion in world tourism is one of the most remarkable economic and social phenomena of the last half-century. With only minor interruptions, the proportion of the world population taking part in tourism activity has risen year on year through the last three decades, and for many countries tourism has developed as one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. Tourism is now one of the world’s largest industries. According to the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) international tourism generated US$514 billion in 2003ii. It accounts for 12% of international consumer spendingiii and generates 1 in 12 jobs worldwideiv, making it vitally important for the global economy and the economic and social development of emerging markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4031094.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4031094.html Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 NEW YORK, Travelport Limited (www.travelport.com), the parent company of the Travelport group of businesses, today announced that, effective upon the consummation of the transaction, Gordon Wilson would be named CEO and president of the combined Galileo/Worldspan organization, reporting to Jeff Clarke, CEO and president, Travelport. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4031027.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4031027.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200 CHICAGO, With over two-thirds* (67%) of Americans placing importance on the eco-friendliness of a destination, this market segment has a growing future ahead of it. Orbitz.com (www.orbitz.com/) is taking time out of this spring to review just how much Americans consider the environment in their travels. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029753.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029753.html Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0200 CHICAGO, Experiencing another flight delay? Worried you might not make it to your hotel before midnight and your room reservation might evaporate due to your late arrival? Worry no more. Orbitz will proactively work to ensure this doesn't happen to you. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029577.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029577.html Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Parsippany, NJ | Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS), today announced the launch of multi-currency rate capabilities for hotel companies distributing through the Galileo GDS. This new functionality, which is available to all hotels in the Galileo system, enables them to provide rates in a number of different currencies for the same hotel. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029368.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029368.html Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Langley | Galileo has today announced that its industry leading Best Available Rate (BAR) guarantee programme has added its 100th hotel brand. The latest addition is Leading Hotels of the World who join hotel chains including Accor, Intercontinental, Choice, and Marriott. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029141.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4029141.html Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Parsippany, NJ | Galileo, a Travelport brand and a leading global distribution system (GDS), today announced the addition of Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. to its Galileo Best Available Rate (BAR) program. The Galileo BAR program offers travel agents the convenience of “one-stop” shopping and the confidence that they no longer need to shop outside of the GDS for the best hotel rates. The best available, unrestricted rates of more than 360 Leading Hotels in 74 countries are now available to all Galileo-connected travel agents. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028747.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028747.html Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 TRUST.WIZCOM., a Travelport brand and a global provider of technology and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced an agreement with Wirecard AG, one of the leading providers of real-time electronic payment systems with integrated risk management services, to enhance the payment capabilities of its Voyager CRS. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028255.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028255.html Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 PARSIPPANY, NJ, TRUST.WIZCOM, a subsidiary of Travelport Inc. and global provider of advanced switch, reservation and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has been recognised as the leading call centre operator in the hospitality arena in an independent survey conducted recently by hotel online magazine www.hospitalityInside.com. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028062.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028062.html Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 LANGLEY, UK, TRUST.WIZCOM, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) and a global provider of technology and distribution solutions for the hospitality and leisure industry, has today announced a new agreement with the Dorchester Group of hotels which will see them move to the Voyager Central Reservation System (CRS). As part of the agreement, Dorchester Group will also be using TRUST.WIZCOM call center services to handle their reservations on a global basis. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028055.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4028055.html Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 PARSIPPANY, N.J. | An announcement today by Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) that it has agreed to sell its travel distribution services subsidiary, Travelport, to an affiliate of The Blackstone Group, marked Travelport's prominence as one of the world's largest and most geographically dispersed competitors in the $6 trillion global travel industry. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4027179.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4027179.html Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 NEW YORK | Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced that, in addition to pursuing its previously announced plan to spin-off its Travel Distribution Services division (TDS) to shareholders, which is anticipated to occur in October, 2006, it will also consider a sale of that division. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4027099.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4027099.html Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 NEW YORK | Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD - News) today announced that leading technology executive, Jeff Clarke, has been appointed CEO and president of its Travel Distribution Services (TDS) Division, effective May 1, 2006. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026939.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026939.html Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS) has announced the results of research undertaken in Asia Pacific, to determine the travel buying behavior of small to medium-sized companies (SMEs). The research, titled “Corporate Travel: The Next Frontier”, explores the Asia-Pacific SME corporate market, providing insight on this sector and outlining the opportunities and challenges for Travel Agents (TAs) of this largely untapped market, with particular reference to the potential of online booking tools. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026771.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026771.html Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200 NEW YORK | Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced that leading travel industry executive and former CEO and Chairman of Continental Airlines, Gordon Bethune, has been named Chairman of the Company's Travel Distribution Services (TDS) division, effective immediately. Mr. Bethune will continue as non-executive chairman at TDS when the Company completes the spin-off of its travel distribution business to Cendant shareholders early in the fourth quarter of this year. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026425.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4026425.html Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The Neat Group, TDS's private label vacation business, will become the exclusive provider of packaged travel bookings on the Vacations tab at Yahoo! Travel ( http://vacations.travel.yahoo.net/ ). The Neat Group is a leader in providing airlines, hotels and other distributors with unique dynamic packaging technology. Neat has become an important distribution technology for a number of leading travel suppliers, online distributors and travel agencies. Neat's customers include some of the world's leading airlines, hotels, car rental brands and travel service companies. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4025640.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4025640.html Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0200 NEW YORK, Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) today announced an update to its financial projections that reflects continuing challenges at its Travel Distribution Services (TDS) division. The Company also announced specific actions to address these challenges and said its previously announced plan to separate Cendant into four independent, publicly traded, pure-play companies remains on track, with certain modifications. Cendant's Chairman and CEO, Henry R. Silverman, said, "We are moving aggressively to address continuing challenges at TDS through management changes and technology development. /file/152002289.pdf /file/152002289.pdf Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:41:27 +0200 An insight into the drivers that will change End-traveller behaviour and shape the future of The travel industry. The Executive Summary of an independent report created by The Future Foundation on behalf of Cendant Travel Distribution Services. This research was carried out on behalf of Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS) by specialist Think Tank, The Future Foundation. http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4025308.html http://www.hsyndicate.org/news/154000320/4025308.html Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0200 Chicago, IL | Orbitz, the faster, easier way to find the trip you want, announced today that it has expanded its relationship with Marriott International, Inc. to provide Orbitz.com customers with merchant hotel rates at Marriott hotels and resorts around the world. Marriott has agreed to make more of its inventory of hotel rooms available to Orbitz' growing customer base of travelers.