Travel and hospitality


HotelTonight incentivizes mobile photo sharing via app update

May 9, 2013

HotelTonight is turning to its users to help create photo content for its iPhone application through a new feature that also awards consumers company credit for snapping pictures of their hotel stays.


Starwood Hotels & Resorts expands mobile presence with new initiatives

May 6, 2013

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Keynote to solidify its place in mobile and further reach consumers in an interactive way.

Priceline exec: 60pc of mobile users book a hotel within 20 miles

May 3, 2013

NEW YORK – A Priceline executive at the Mcommerce Summit: State of Mobile Commerce 2013 conference said that the company’s mobile product offering is positioned to tap into late-night, last-minute consumers.

TripAdvisor redesigns mobile app with larger photos, simpler navigation

May 2, 2013

TripAdvisor has revamped its mobile application across a variety of platforms with a more interactive interface that aims to engage the company’s mobile community in all phases of their travel experience.

Expedia Canada aligns app revamp as comprehensive travel tool

April 30, 2013

Expedia Canada has updated its mobile application with itineraries so that consumers can manage all parts of their trips from their handsets.

Premier Inn increases daily sales conversions from 3pc to 5.9pc with new app

April 26, 2013

Premier Inn has watched its average daily sales conversions increase from 3 percent to 5.9 percent since recently relaunching its iPhone application.

Travelocity offers best tablet booking experience: study

April 25, 2013

Travelocity leads the pack in consumer satisfaction with both its tablet application and site, according to a new study from Mobiquity.

Priceline’s Booking.com triples mobile booking transactions

April 12, 2013

Priceline’s Booking.com has seen the total transaction value of mobile hotel bookings rise from $1 billion in 2011 to more than $3 billion in 2012.

Holiday Inn Express hones in on digital video to increase bookings

April 9, 2013

InterContinental Hotels Group’s Holiday Inn Express is aiming to connect with tech-savvy consumers via a new marketing campaign that spans television, mobile and Web.

Expedia simplifies travel process via new mobile itinerary capabilities

April 1, 2013

Expedia has updated its mobile application to give consumers up-to-date information at every stage of their travels using a set of visual cues.