2005-03-30

World of bookings diversifying

Booking systems. A long time ago, a variety of booking machines established themselves alongside the classic global distribution system. With new functions and links, they are also becoming established features at the counter.[more]

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2005-03-22

In March, two hotels on Mallorca and three on Fuerteventura were the most sought-after hotels in Germany

In March, two hotels on Mallorca and three on Fuerteventura were amongst the 20 most sought-after hotels amongst German tourists. According to data from GIATA Statistics, these are hotels listed by the German travel agencies as...[more]

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2005-03-20

Giata: Book directly via the Hotel Guide

Berlin (ta). The technology company GIATA has expanded its Hotel Guide tool to provide an additional booking function. Therefore, offers in the catalogue database may not only be selected, but may be transferred to a booking...[more]

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2005-03-17

Egypt on the Sunny Side
The FVW GIATA Ranking in February 2005

Egypt plays a far larger role in travel plans than it did a year ago. According to the GIATA Ranking, the country and its top destinations of Hurghada and Sinai have risen distinctly through the table, which is headed by Spain...[more]

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2005-03-07

GIATA absorbs the catalogues of Spanish travel operators into their website at no extra charge

The German company GIATA, which maintains an Internet hotel guide, will absorb the catalogues of Spanish travel operators into their website at no extra charge. In short, the company will also launch a version of the page for the...[more]

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2005-03-01

GIATA is turning the “Hotel Guide” into a bookable catalogue

The Berlin-based hotel content provider has made it possible for travel agencies to book directly through the “GIATA Hotel Guide” consultancy product.[more]

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2005-02-09

Evidence in the Dillon Case

Thomas Dillon. The inventor of Merlin has been self-employed for nine months. The establishment of Pisano-Holding and a somewhat convoluted story indicate that he is once again active within the market. A contradictory trail of...[more]

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2004-12-02

Advice in a package

Lufthansa City Centre. This year, the biggest franchises have stocked their offices with electronic consultation tools, LCCs being the most recent. Agreed Objective: Travel agencies shall always be better informed than their...[more]

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2004-11-15

Thanks to the popularity of the Canaries, Spain retains first place in the rankings, topping the current trends of German holidaymakers- at the expense of Turkey.

The Spanish coastal areas have received the most enquiries form German holidaymakers in travel agencies and by German tour operators, all due to the revived popularity of the Canary Islands. According to the latest figures from...[more]

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2004-11-14

More and more different methods of booking are being made available over the counter at travel agencies

Frankfurt. As the Worldspan CRS is hardly featured in travel agencies in Germany, it comes as a surprise to many what the individual tourist booking tool will mean for agencies. The developers of Zartmann Tourism Systems from...[more]

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