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Thomas Cook shops trial Google Cardboard scheme
Five Thomas Cook branches are distributing brochures combined with video content. Customers picking up a Red Sea Riviera brochure in stores in Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and Islington, London, will be given a Google Cardboard headset.
thomascook.com
SNCF extends distribution arrangement with Travelport
French rail company SNCF has extended a distribution deal with Travelport. Travelport-connected agencies will continue to be able to access SNCF content within a “fully integrated, advanced and user-friendly platform”.
travelport.com
bout Worldwide Travel Solutions’ site
the most out of their site with regard to driving traffic to it and generating enquiries. This is an ongoing process and the more we learn about what works, the better advice we can offer.” Sharon May, proprietor of Leeds-based Worldwide Travel Solutions, one of the 10 agents that has taken a white-label site, said she received “numerous” positive comments about it from
clients every day.
advantagemembers.com
help of industry professionals to deliver promotions, merchandising or mystery shopping at agencies. Managing director Trevor Davis,
a former Barrhead Travel director, said: “Having spent many years as a tour operator, I know what is needed when large-scale campaigns are considered: immediate and detailed feedback from each visit including good and bad comments from the people that really matter
– frontline sales consultants.”
3for.co
Carnival Corporation plans biggest Wi-Fi network at sea
Carnival Corporation plans to create what it describes as the cruise industry’s largest Wi-Fi network. Its WiFi@Sea network is deployed on 30 of its 100 ships, with further expansion planned.
carnivalcorp.com
Belleair and Cyplon switch to Traveltek iTour system
An enhanced version of the Traveltek iTour tour operation technology suite has started replacing legacy systems. Belleair Holidays and Cyplon Holidays have switched to iTour after identifying the distribution opportunities provided by the Traveltek travel agency user base.
traveltek.net
Amadeus adds Air Canada
fares for agency customers Amadeus is to make Air Canada fares available to all agency customers. The airline will also be using Amadeus Fare Families and Amadeus Ancillary Services so agents have access to its full range of merchandising content.
amadeus.com
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