February 2010
Jewel Business Solutions sees opportunity in TXA
Jewel Business Solutions (JBS) has launched a new Point of Sale and Internet Booking System the ‘Jewel Integrated Booking System’ (JIBS), specifically designed for Visitor Information Centres and Tour Desks, to manage the sale of Tours, Accommodation, Express Coach Services and Merchandise.Read More. |
February 2010
V3 to connect Roamfree to Tourism Exchange Australia
Travel marketing and software provider V3 today announced that Australian accommodation properties using Roamfree will soon be able to present their rooms through Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA). The technical integration into V3’s Open Booking ExchangeTM technology means all properties using Roamfree and its associated systems including Bookeasy will have the opportunity to benefit from the distribution reach via Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA). Read More. |
February 2010
BookEasy connection to TXA completed
Another major step forward in the development of Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA) was marked today with BookEasy announcing that its well established software solution for Visitor Information Centres (VICs) is now connected to TXA. The connection will provide VICs using BookEasy with direct access to TXA to supplement their range of Australian tourism product and inventory. Read More. |
September 2009
V3 helps Tourism Tasmania take Distribution Initiative to the World
In March 2009, the Minister for Tourism, Michelle O’Byrne, announced that Tourism Tasmania was responding to rapid changes in consumer behaviour and online technologies by broadening the way it distributes Tasmania to the world. Read More. |
9th September 2009
BBFA Connect to TXA and endorses frontdesk
The Bed and Breakfast Farmstay Accommodation Australia (BBFAA) has launched its new website to address the increasing consumer demand for Internet search and booking functions. Read More. |
16th June 2009
Tourism Australia's Jackson Report Endorses TXA (a joint initiative of ATDW and V3)
"An excellent example of a well focussed digital migration initiative" - Martin Ferguson.
Australia has fallen behind in the online marketing of our tourism products. While traditional distribution channels will remain important, we need to more rapidly embrace digital platforms that enable Australian and international visitors to research and book their holidays online. We also need to understand the policy implications of the growth of digital distribution in particular in the areas of customer satisfaction and consumer protection. Read More. |
25 May 2009
V3 Connects MICROS – Fidelio to Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA)
MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce the release of a direct connection to V3’s OBX. Read More. |
28 April 2009
On-Line Booking Exchange Launches
for NZ Tourism Products
National and international marketplaces are being opened up to a diverse range of New Zealand tourism products with the launch of Tourism Exchange New Zealand. Read More. |
29 January 2009
Need It Now and TXA announce distribution alliance
Australian Online Travel Pty Ltd announced today that its Need It Now distribution channel has commenced directly accessing Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA), powered by V3’s Open Booking ExchangeTM technology and the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) to supplement its range of Australian tourism product.
Read More. |
22 January 2009
Online booking initiative set to boost WA tourism
Visitors to WA will soon be able to book accommodation, tours and attractions through
the State’s travel and tourism website, westernaustralia.com.
Read More. |
09 December 2008
Air New Zealand buys stake in V3 Australian Online Tourism
Specialists
Air New Zealand announced today that it had acquired a cornerstone shareholding in
Australian online tourism specialists V3 (Vcubed Pty Ltd).
Read More. |
09 December 2008
Innovate to survive: tourism industry needs a revolution: V3
Following its announcement yesterday of a major joint venture with Air New Zealand, leading online
tourism specialist, V Cubed Pty Ltd (V3) has predicted that tourism and travel providers will need to
revolutionise and embrace innovative technology in order to confront the challenges of the current
economic climate.
Read More. |
09 June 2008
AdelaideNow.com.au Launches Travel Booking Service
In a first for Australian tourism and a major initiative for South Australian Tourism, AdelaideNow, V3 and the South Australian Tourism Commission have partnered to directly sell accommodation, tour, events and attraction inventory direct to the public through AdelaideNow.com.au. Read More. |
20 May 2008
Discover Australia and TXA announce distribution alliance.
In a first for Australian tourism, Kalhaven Group announced that its Discover Australia Holidays distribution channel is today the first Australian inbound wholesaler to directly access the Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA) to supplement its range of Australian tourism product. Read More. |
15 May 2008
AOT Group and TXA announce alliance
In a major step forward for Australian tourism, The AOT Group today announced that they will be the first Australian wholesaler to become a point of sale for Australian product via Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA), increasing the availability of e-commerce enabled Australian product to all Distributors utilizing the TXA. Read More. |
24 Jan 2008
RMS to Tourism Exchange Australia
V3 and ATDW today announced that the RMS property management system has been connected to the recently launched Tourism Exchange Australia (TXA) allowing more than 2000 properties using RMS the opportunity to present their inventory with live price and availability to more than 150 Australian online distributors. Read More. |
16 Oct 2007
Introducing TXA: changing the face and pace of tourism marketing
The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) today launched a breakthrough initiative in digital marketing for the entire Australian tourism industry, with the signing of an alliance with Vcubed Pty Ltd (V3) which delivers Australia’s first truly inclusive booking exchange. Read More. |
10 Jul 2007
Travelers can now book online with Total Travel
Total Travel, one of Australia’s leading travel websites, today announced that it is has teamed with leading tourism technology provider V3 to launch an online booking system. Read More. |
14 Mar 2007
Townsville Enterprise Media Release
The first North Queensland operators to go live with Queensland Online have tasted immediate success. Spanish Lace Motor Inn, Hidden Valley Cabins and City Oasis Inn all have sales reported since going live last week. 13 room nights were booked directly through the individual operator’s websites within just days of going live. These bookings came from around the globe with visitors coming to the region from as far afield as Sweden, and interstate bookings from Winton, Sydney and Wollongong. Read More. |
23 Feb 2007
V3 installs its 850th Australian Product Provider
V3 today celebrated the installation of the 850th tourism business to the V3Travel System with the installation of Hidden Valley Cabins just out of Townsville. V3Travel’s first product was installed in South Australia just over twelve months ago and now is strongly represented in South Australia (ConnctSA), Tasmania (Book Tasmania), Queensland and Victoria(Book Victoria). Roll out is now proceeding rapidly in the remaining Australian states. |
22 Dec 2006
Townsville, Whitsundays, Fraser Coast South Burnett, Mackay and Outback Queensland Tourism Authority join V3Travel
For five of Queensland’s most important tourism regions characterized by their size, and remoteness, identifying the right online business model has been paramount. Common to all these tourism regions is that they are largely made up of small to medium sized business operators with restricted marketing opportunities. The V3Travel System now gives these operators an ‘a level playing field’ in which to promote and sell their product. |
08 Dec 2006
Book Australia joins V3Travel
V3’s objective to establish a strong local network of support across Australia has been achieved with the signing today of, Book Australia as the Supply Partner for the remaining Australian territories of New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, ACT and Northern Territory.
Book Australia, an entrepreneurial Tasmanian based company, clearly embraced V3’s Open Booking Exchange™ technology and the opportunities associated with the V3Travel System in Australia. With extensive tourism, marketing and IT experience, Book Australia have proved to be a perfect partner for V3. |
19 Sep 2006
AAAT now a Distributor for V3Travel
AAA Tourism is the national body of the Australian Auto Clubs. We manage the National STAR rating scheme, publish travel guides and manage online content.
The AAAT agreement means that operators are able to be booked through all of the AAAT affiliated regional websites, including NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RACWA, RACT, RAA and AANT |
07 Aug 2006
V3Travel Wins Queensland Online Tender
V3Travel has been selected as the preferred provider in an Australian open tender process, through Queensland Online, an initiative undertaken by the collective Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) of Queensland. The tender was designed to find the solution to e-commerce enable the Queensland industry. Read More. |
07 Aug 2006
‘Book Tropical Australia’ Officially Launched
One of the most aspirational and recognized leisure destinations in Australia, Tropical North Queensland, has signed to the V3Travel System. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), spearheaded by Rob Giason, has identified the “ecommerce market gap’ in the industry and the need to implement an online solution for its members.
The signing of TTNQ, together with the Gold Coast, is further (and very significant) evidence that the V3Travel Open Booking Exchange™ technology and business model is right for the Australian tourism industry. Read More. |
18 Jul 2006
Tourism Minister launches ‘Book Tasmania’ with V3Travel System
The launch of Book Tasmania as the open booking solution for Tasmania is another watershed business direction for the Australian tourism industry. It shows how successfully private enterprise can work with Government to meet strategic objectives.
Tasmanian Tourism Minister, Paula Wriedt, launched the V3Travel System in Launceston recognizing it as a significant step forward for the local tourism industry. The V3Travel Open Booking Exchange™ technology and business model was chosen by government and commercial businesses alike as the optimum way to benefit small to medium tourism businesses, that make-up the majority of Tasmania’s tourism industry. With the V3Travel System, these businesses can now promote their businesses with a real competitive edge. Read More. |
28 May 2006
About Australia joins the Distributors using V3Travel
Ranked in the top 10 travel websites in Australia, About Australia is the first national distributor to sign a distribution deal with V3. About Australia, who also distribute content directly from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, proved the perfect model for V3 and highlighted to all online distributors the appeal of being able to book directly with ATDW product. |
10 Mar 2006
The V3Travel System an essential part of Discovertasmania.com revamp
The V3Travel System, branded Book Tasmania, is set to play a key role in the new tourism marketing strategy announced today by the Tasmanian Government. Book Tasmania powered by V3 will deliver the e-commerce capability to the Tasmanian tourism industry which will enable the provision of live bookable inventory to consumers through the Discovertasmania.com.au website. This is a major commitment by Tasmanian industry to the Open Booking Exchange™ technology developed by V3. Read More. |
10 Mar 2006
Gold Coast Tourism launches VeryGC.com
The Gold Coast Tourism industry launched the VeryGC ‘above the line’ campaign promoting the brand destination with fulfillment through the VeryGC.com. website. VeryGC.com provides bookable live online inventory delivered by ConnectGC, which is powered by the V3Travel System. Read More. |
23 Dec 2005
Gold Coast signs up V3Travel
Iconic Australian tourism destination, the Gold Coast, is the first Regional Tourism Organisation in Queensland to adopt the V3Travel as its online platform. Gold Coast Tourism (GCT) sees the V3Travel Open Booking Exchange™ technology as a real ‘value add’ to the GCT members as and the Gold Coast as a destination...Read More. |
20 Dec 2005
V3Travel Wins Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) Tender
ATDW selected V3Travel as the preferred provider for the Australian Tourism Open Market (ATOM) tender. “The tender was a rigorous process and winning it further demonstrates the unique and breakthrough capability of the V3Travel System ,” says Managing Director Shane Crocket “especially as we were selected after local and international research and from an extensive list of respondents to the tender.” Read More. |
Mar 2005
ConnectSA Gets SMS and email Advantage
ConnectSA has dramatically extended its digital access and competitive advantage through the implementation of SMS notification of bookings that provides for real time bookings of product to be SMS’ed to the tourism operator once a customer makes an online purchase. The SMS solution, implemented through the V3Travel System, provides instant confirmation and innovative marketing opportunities. Read More. |
08 Nov 2004
South Australian Tourism Commission Selects V3Travel
One of Australia’s leading State Tourism Organisations, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has chosen the V3Travel System as its preferred solution to move South Australia, as a destination, to the forefront of digital marketing. “We are stealing the march on other States…” Read More. |
20 May 2004
V3 Office in Sydney
V3 today opened it’s Sydney office. Due to unprecedented success in the Eastern States V3 has established an office in Sydney to service its rapidly growing east coast presence. With offices already in Adelaide and head office in Perth the Sydney office is planned to be the primary administrative office supporting sales offices through the eastern seaboard. |
