The regular Tnooz roundup of product news from around the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, all with a technology, online and digital twist - Tuesday 5 April 2011.
- Expedia business travel arm Egencia completes acquisition of Australia and New Zealand travel management company Travelforce. Details of the deal were not disclosed. Full story.
- AvailPro and Orbitz Worldwide sign distribution deal for European hoteliers. The partnership includes OWW brands Orbitz, Cheaptickets, Ebookers, HotelClub, Trip.com, Lodging.com and Ratestogo. Full story.
- Global exchange service Travelex launches enhanced pick-up options for customers ordering currency. Orders can now made made online and collected at retail outlets as well as home delivery. Full story.
- Hotel distribution service Evolution unveils system to better connect properties to online travel agencies. The enhanced tool allows hotels to manage inventory, including merchandising services, through chain level-type agreements with the likes of Ebookers, Lastminute.com, Travelocity and Orbitz.
- AirLikes unveils airline review service through new mobile version of website. The new mobile website provides convenient access to online functions such as airlines information, news and customer reviews, airport travellers’ reviews, hotels and flights searches. [TLabs Showcase - Airlikes].
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