On Monday, Shares of Expedia Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE), lost -2.13% to $122.53.
SilverRail Technologies and the Expedia group, declared a planned technology partnership to power Expedia’s global expansion in the rail business.
Rail is an increasingly popular mode of regional transport throughout Europe and Asia. According to Phocus wright, rail is now the fastest growing sector in travel, with over €30 billion in rail tickets sold in Europe alone. City-centre to city-centre access, private and government investment, speed advancements, and a lower environmental impact than other means of travel assisted propel noteworthy growth in the rail industry.
“We know rail is a highly sought-after form of transportation, especially across Europe and Asia, and we want to ensure our customers have a full variety of travel choices when they visit our sites. We’ve had a great playbook with our other lines of business, and we are eager to implement a similar strategy for rail,” said Greg Schulze, senior vice president, Global Tour and Transport at the Expedia group. “SilverRail offers a strong technology platform designed specifically for the rail business and a wide array of train providers. We are optimistic this platform will continue to grow so our travellers have the broadest possible set of rail options. The growth of rail, and the noteworthy business opportunity it presents, is a trend we can no longer neglect; we look forward to start selling rail tickets and learning more about the nuances of this unique product.”
Expedia, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Leisure and Egencia. It provides travel products and services to leisure and corporate travelers, offline retail travel agents, and travel service providers through a portfolio of brands, counting Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Classic Vacations, Travelocity, Expedia Local Expert, Egencia, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, eLong, and Venere.com, in addition to trivago, CarRentals.com, Wotif.com, lastminute.com.au, travel.com.au, Asia Web Direct, LateStays.com, GoDo.com.au, and Arnold Travel Technology
Shares of Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL), declined -1.55% to $50.76, during its last trading session.
Carnival Corporation & plc, has been identified as a leader for the quality of climate change- related information that it has revealed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP, the international nonprofit organization that drives sustainable economies. Carnival Corporation has been awarded a position on the FTSE 350 and the S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), recently released in the United Kingdom and S&P editions of CDP’s annual global climate change reports. The news comes three weeks ahead of COP21, the UN climate change conference, when national leaders meet to agree upon a global deal to reduce carbon emissions and limit temperature warming.
At the request of 822 investors who represent $95 trillion in assets, thousands of companies submit annual climate disclosures to CDP. Top scores indicate a high level of transparency in the disclosure of climate change-related information, providing investors with a level of comfort to assess corporate accountability and preparedness for changing market demands and emissions regulation.
“We have a focused commitment to the environment, our guests and crew, and we are proud of achieving an exemplary score for our corporate climate change transparency,” said John Haeflinger, vice president, maritime policy and analysis for Carnival Corporation. “Carnival Corporation hosts over 10 million guests each year and visits over 725 ports of call all around the world. Sustainability is a core guiding principle for us as our business is dependent on healthy oceans and communities. We continue our efforts to further reduce the intensity of greenhouse emissions through a number of energy reduction and conservation initiatives.”
Carnival Corporation operates as a cruise company worldwide. It provides vacations to various cruise destinations. The company offers cruise services under the Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brand names in North America; and AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, and P&O Cruises names in Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Finally, Shares of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), ended its last trade with 1.37% gain, and closed at $97.80.
With home security top of mind for most, Kidde’s expansion of its Remote Lync line makes it even easier to stay connected when away from home. The new Wi-Fi enabled Remote Lync Camera is cord-free, hub-free, and powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts up to three months on a single charge. Its magnetic base enables the camera to be easily installed nearly anywhere – homeowners aren’t limited by proximity to an electrical outlet – and the camera will adjust to almost any angle. Kidde, a leading manufacturer of residential fire safety products, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX).
The camera right away records video upon sensing motion, and sends users an alert via a free app on their mobile devices. Trusted members of each user’s network also can be notified. The user then can view the video and decide whether to dismiss or save it. Users may also request video clips from five to 30 seconds on demand. The video clips will be available in the app for 12 hours at no charge; during that time users can download directly to a smart device or the cloud, and/or share via social media. Long-term clip storage in the app is available at a minimal cost.
“Kidde has a nearly 100-year history of using innovative technology to deliver fire safety solutions for homes, and the RemoteLync Camera is a natural evolution,” said Jon Hughes, director of product administration, Kidde. “It provides reliable, affordable and flexible monitoring for those who want to keep tabs on their home without spending a lot of time or money.”
United Technologies Corporation provides technology products and services to building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. Its Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and moving walkways; modernization products to upgrade elevators and escalators; and maintenance and repair services.