Emirates has launched the Emirates App for iPad which allows customers to book flights, select seats and meals, manage their Emirates Skywards frequent flyer accounts, check in online, and download their boarding pass directly from the app, among other features.
The App also allows travellers to explore over 130 destinations with quick and handy guides.
“In some markets, we already see about 20 per cent of visitors to emirates.com using iPads, and our customers are increasingly using their iPads and mobile devices to book and manage their travel,” said Patrick Brannelly, Emirates’ vice president.
The Emirates App was launched in the UAE Apple store a few weeks ago and the airline is now working to make the App available for iPhone and Android. New features will be introduced in the coming months.
Loyalty Group Malta establishes partnerships
Loyalty Group Malta has signed partnership agreements with local software company Icon and with Business Leaders Malta (BLM).
Loyalty Group Malta director Paul Aas said the strategic relations were of great importance for prospects and development in Malta. The cooperation has led to a workshop to be arranged within the BLM Insight programme on April 25 entitled ‘Customer loyalty – the forgotten path to increased profitability’, to be hosted by Loyalty Group International’s CEO Mikkel Korntved.
For more details get in touch with Business Leaders Malta.
Bay Street to host Nestlé Wonka Choco-Fest
[attach id=326554 size="medium"]Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters who took part in the chocolate festival at Bay Street last year.[/attach]
Bay Street Complex will host the Nestlé Wonka Choco-Fest from Saturday, April 19 to Sunday, April 27.
Children can meet Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters, including the famous Umpa Lumpas, and also take home a free bar from the new Wonka chocolate range. In addition, a complimentary children’s voucher to the National Aquarium will be given out to children when entering the Wonka chocolate factory. All proceeds from the Choco-Fest will be donated to the Beating Hearts Foundation.
During Easter, all shoppers at Bay Street will be able to enter a Shop & Win Competition. Bay Street is also offering customers one hour free parking in both the indoor and outdoor car parks from April 19 to 27.
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Shireburn Software powers Artisan e-Store
Shireburn Software has added another merchant to their eStore. The aim of MimiGiftBoutique.com is to market wares from hand-picked artisans and craftsmen to Maltese communities overseas, tourists and locally.
“It’s great to know there is a robust solution like Shireburn that can scale for businesses like ours, giving us the same capabilities as retail giants,” said Maria Muscat of Babbettopolis, one of the brands represented on the site. “The other options are marketplace style sites where you are among hundreds of artisans. MimiGiftBoutique offers us the chance to stand out.”
Shireburn’s eStore is used by a number of retailers and B2B suppliers, including Golden Gate and Retail International’s Winedrop.com, which delivers Marks & Spencer goods locally, among others.