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August 2006 travel technology news round-up
News this month has been over-shadowed by the terrorism alerts of August 10 although the events did highlight one key online issue – that of the robustness of websites. It’s hardly surprising that airport websites fell over with the increased volume. But it demonstrates two things – first that website technology must be able to cope with massive surges in demand and secondly, that there is always a place for people.
The remainder of the technology news has focused on website improvement, development and new online tricks emphasising how seriously companies are taking their web presence and the race to create customer loyalty through personalisation.
See also Q&Q with Fiona Canavan, head of marketing for website design and development company Netizen.
August 30:
Oneworld unveils new website
August 29:
Internet sales director appointed by Holiday Extras
August 23:
Hitwise figures on the impact of terror alerts on website searches
August 14:
Websites grounded over terror alert
August 9:
Teletext introduces interactive virtual assistant
August 8:
Thomas Cook in £20 million booking system investment
July 31:
Internet and budget airlines fuel package holiday decline
Phil Davies
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Foreign Office issues travel advisory for winter sun destinations