Google has reportedly launched a map search service in China for travelers taking trips during the Lunar New Year holiday season. Google China’s Marsha Wang told AFP that the service is available online now.

Google has reportedly launched a map search service in China for travelers taking trips during the Lunar New Year holiday season. Google China’s Marsha Wang told AFP that the service is available online now.

Away.com has launched “Away.com Romance Travel Guides.’ From the hottest spots to catch a beautiful sunset to the most romantic hotels and restaurants, Away.com’s editorial team uncovers new ideas for getaways that set the mood for romance.

Travelport has been renewed as the preferred GDS provider to Travel Leaders Franchise Group, part of Travel Leaders Group. As part of the new five-year agreement, Travelport, operator of the Galileo and Worldspan systems, will continue providing GDS services to Travel Leaders and Results! Travel agencies through 2015.

Amadeus and Air France-KLM, the largest airline group in Europe, have agreed to extend their full-content agreement until December 2013. The agreement guarantees Amadeus travel agents worldwide access to the entire range of fares, schedules and inventory relating to more than 74.8 million seats and 90.000 flights operated annually by Air France and KLM.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters has unveiled a new program designed for established travel agencies -- The Stronger. Together initiative gives existing retail agencies access to CruiseDesk technology, personalized marketing and host agency model.