Friday, May 31, 2013

Breaking Travel News | News: technology: OpenJaw Tribe Developer Community to accelerate travel retailing innovation

Breaking Travel News | News: technology
OpenJaw Tribe Developer Community to accelerate travel retailing innovation
Jun 1st 2013, 03:30

OpenJaw Technologies, a leading online technology partner of the world's biggest travel brands, today launched the OpenJaw Tribe Developer Community which supports innovation in travel retailing. Tribe reduces time-to-market and empowers development of storefront services across multiple channels, by allowing companies to effortlessly integrate with a complete travel retailing platform. The program is open to approved developers working for or with OpenJaw customers and partners.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Defense chief Chuck Hagel seeks to reassure Asia allies

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Jun 1st 2013, 01:38

At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says U.S. plans to concentrate more military assets in the region won't be derailed by Pentagon budget cuts.

SINGAPORE — Chuck Hagel emerged from combat in the Vietnam War with two Purple Hearts and "a sense of how important it would be for America to engage wisely in Asia," as he put it to top defense officials gathered here.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Red Cross temporarily halts operations in Afghanistan

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Jun 1st 2013, 01:46

The humanitarian aid group has suspended activities after an attack at its Jalalabad office this week left a security guard dead and a staff member injured.

KABUL, Afghanistan — The International Committee of the Red Cross said Friday that it has temporarily suspended operations in Afghanistan after an attack this week in the eastern city of Jalalabad in which a security guard was killed and a staff member wounded.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Cheapflights.com spotlights new destinations for gay marriage

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Cheapflights.com spotlights new destinations for gay marriage
Jun 1st 2013, 00:00

Love, romance, a scenic setting and close friends and family. That's the usual formula for a wedding. Add in official recognition of the union, and you have the makings for a great gay wedding destination. As LGBT Pride Month kicks off in June, it's a great time to look back at the marriage equality progress over the last 12 months. More than half a dozen countries across Europe, South America and the Caribbean as well as six US states have legalised same-sex marriage since last June.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Accor launches Away on business by Accor, its first iPad app for business travelers

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Accor launches Away on business by Accor, its first iPad app for business travelers
May 31st 2013, 22:00

Accor has strengthened its digital strategy with a new, free and innovative iPad app that allows business travelers to create their own interactive, customised business travel planner. In 30 international metropolis, ranging from New York to Paris and Shanghai, Away on business by Accor allows travelers to book stays in Accor hotels, manage their schedules and use a wide range of additional services so they can combine business obligations with leisure activities.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Qatar Tourism Authority launches new website

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Qatar Tourism Authority launches new website
May 30th 2013, 22:00

Qatar Tourism Authority Chairman, Mr. Issa Al Muhanadi has announced the launch of QTA's new and enhanced website. The announcement was during an event held at QTA's offices and in presence of all the employees. The site has been designed to be a simple and informative, and aims to be a functional and interactive resource for Qatar's residents, as well as for all the tourists.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: eBucks selects OpenJaw to provide online travel shop

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eBucks selects OpenJaw to provide online travel shop
May 31st 2013, 03:30

OpenJaw Technologies, a leading online technology partner of the world's biggest travel brands, today announced that eBucks has selected the OpenJaw t-Retail Platform to provide an Online Travel Shop for its rewards programme. eBucks, the rewards programme offered by First National Bank (FNB) and RMB Private Bank, enables its members to shop for an extensive range of compelling travel products, from a variety of travel suppliers, on www.eBucks.com.

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L.A. Times - Asia: In Turkey, anger grows in city hit by bombings

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May 31st 2013, 00:51

In Reyhanli, residents seethe about being dragged into Syria's conflict. Some say Turkey's support for Syrian rebels has turned the area into a new front line.

REYHANLI, Turkey — Two weeks after twin car bomb blasts killed 51 people and injured hundreds in this southern Turkish city, residents remain in a state of shock and unease.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Movie review: 'Free China' spotlights Falun Gong followers' plight

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May 31st 2013, 07:00

Propelled by healthy outrage but almost undone by a lack of nuance, the documentary "Free China: The Courage to Believe" is a cry against political persecution and censorship in the world's most populous nation.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Breaking Travel News | News: technology: eBucks selects OpenJaw to provide online travel shop

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eBucks selects OpenJaw to provide online travel shop
May 31st 2013, 03:30

OpenJaw Technologies, a leading online technology partner of the world's biggest travel brands, today announced that eBucks has selected the OpenJaw t-Retail Platform to provide an Online Travel Shop for its rewards programme. eBucks, the rewards programme offered by First National Bank (FNB) and RMB Private Bank, enables its members to shop for an extensive range of compelling travel products, from a variety of travel suppliers, on www.eBucks.com.

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L.A. Times - Asia: For one U.S. Army unit, Afghan Highway 1 is job No. 1

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May 31st 2013, 00:27

The soldiers of Bravo 3-15 are training Afghan troops to take over in Wardak province while trying to protect a vital but dangerous highway to Kabul.

SULTAN KHEYL, Afghanistan — Highway 1 runs like a broken spine through Wardak province. Even with its potholes and cracked asphalt, it is a lifeline for soldiers and civilians alike.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Steven McArthur appointed CEO of VEGAS.com

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Steven McArthur appointed CEO of VEGAS.com
May 31st 2013, 00:00

Travel and online veteran Steven McArthur has been named CEO of VEGAS.com. James B. Gibson, who served as president and CEO of the company for the past two-and-a-half years, will continue serving as an Officer on the VEGAS.com Board of Managers.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Qatar Tourism Authority launches new website

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Qatar Tourism Authority launches new website
May 30th 2013, 22:00

Qatar Tourism Authority Chairman, Mr. Issa Al Muhanadi has announced the launch of QTA's new and enhanced website. The announcement was during an event held at QTA's offices and in presence of all the employees. The site has been designed to be a simple and informative, and aims to be a functional and interactive resource for Qatar's residents, as well as for all the tourists.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Travelocity updates iphone app with credit card scan technology

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Travelocity updates iphone app with credit card scan technology
May 30th 2013, 09:18

Travelocity has announced version 4.9 of its iPhone app which is available for free download on the Apple App Store. The 4.9 update features several enhancements, including the implementation of an innovative credit card scan tool that uses the iPhone's camera to capture and auto-fill the billing information fields to save on-the-go travellers the hassle of typing in numbers.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: SATcase equips smartphones with global coverage

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SATcase equips smartphones with global coverage
May 30th 2013, 03:30

For many, there's nothing better than the thrill of an outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, along with every adventure, there exists an inherent risk that something could go terribly wrong. Even the best laid plans can go awry, and when they do, having a satellite phone may mean the difference between life and death.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Breaking Travel News | News: technology: SATcase equips smartphones with global coverage

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SATcase equips smartphones with global coverage
May 30th 2013, 03:30

For many, there's nothing better than the thrill of an outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, along with every adventure, there exists an inherent risk that something could go terribly wrong. Even the best laid plans can go awry, and when they do, having a satellite phone may mean the difference between life and death.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Chinese firm to buy pork producer Smithfield Foods

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May 30th 2013, 01:12

Growing middle class appetites in China drive a deal to acquire Smithfield, the world's biggest pork supplier.

China is hungry.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Drone strike reportedly kills a long-sought target in Pakistan

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May 30th 2013, 01:25

A Pakistani security official says he is nearly certain that Waliur Rehman, the Pakistani Taliban's second-in-command, was killed in a U.S. drone strike.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — For three long years, the CIA hunted the Pakistani militant who had helped send a suicide bomber deep into a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan. The audacious mission killed seven U.S. intelligence officers and contractors, one of the deadliest days in agency history.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Travelocity updates iphone app with credit card scan technology

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Travelocity updates iphone app with credit card scan technology
May 29th 2013, 22:00

Travelocity announced today version 4.9 of its iPhone® app which is available for free download on the Apple App StoreSM. The 4.9 update features several enhancements, including the implementation of an innovative credit card scan tool that uses the iPhone's camera to capture and auto-fill the billing information fields to save on-the-go travelers the hassle of typing in numbers.

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Breaking Travel News | News: technology: Momondo launches ticket class filter in its flight search

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Momondo launches ticket class filter in its flight search
May 29th 2013, 09:29

London in the morning, Paris in the afternoon and Brussels in the evening. As a business traveller, time is of essence and the need for flexibility enormous. That's why travel search site momondo.co.uk has launched the feature 'Ticket Class' in its flight search, which allows business and long-distance travellers to choose the class of trip that suits them best.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Breaking Travel News | News: technology: The whole of France in your pocket during your holidays

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The whole of France in your pocket during your holidays
May 29th 2013, 03:30

It's not always easy to juggle between guides, maps and brochures during a journey in France. You need to find the right document, look for the right page, sometimes add to the information by consulting another source, and repeat the process for each place you visit.

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L.A. Times - Asia: Myanmar accused of bias in population control policy

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May 29th 2013, 00:34

Human Rights Watch says a two-child limit for minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar's Rakhine state violates human rights and should be revoked.

NEW DELHI — A watchdog group Tuesday called on Myanmar's government to immediately revoke a population-control policy that blocks members of the minority Rohingya Muslim community from having more than two children, saying the newly revived measure is discriminatory, violates human rights and endangers women's health.

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