Amadeus has announced the launch of Amadeus LinkHotel, a new distribution and marketing service aimed at small to medium-sized hotels and groups. At the heart of the enhanced service is the former Otedis, the representation company acquired by Amadeus in 2005. All new and existing hotel members will be migrated onto the new enhanced distribution platform.

TravelClick, a provider of hotel e-commerce solutions, announced that Leonardo Hotels is the first major European chain customer for its new Hotelligence360 business intelligence solution. Leonardo Hotels, managed by Fattal Hotels, is adopting the new application across its 60 hotels in major cities in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Israel.

Google says it has introduced a new feature in search that makes it easier for users to mark and rediscover their favorite web content — stars.

Asiana Airlines and Amadeus have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to commence detailed evaluation of the Amadeus Altéa Customer Management System (CMS). Under this MOU, Asiana will set the timelines for their assessment and planning for the future implementation of Altéa.

Travelport has signed a new multi-year agreement with Agencia Abreu, a major travel agency in Portugal. Agencia Abreu has customers in Portugal as well as Spain, the U.S. and Brazil. Agencia Abreu has over 120 offices in the main cities in which it operates.

Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino now offers cruise visitors an opportunity to have their wedding on Aruba’s world famous beaches while their ship is docked in the Port in Oranjestad.