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n teletext adds ski section to web site



Teletext has launched a ski section on its Web site after teaming up with on-line specialistComplete-Skier.com. It includes holiday-booking facilities, resort profiles, piste maps and snow reports. The company said its long-term aim is to make its Web site as popular as its television service, which is used by 20m people a week. The address is: www.teletext.co.uk.



n galileo UK installs new help desk call



Galileo UKhas installed a new help desk call distribution system that prioritises urgent calls from agents. In addition, a visual display allows the Galileo service agent to know what a call is about before speaking to the agent.



n travelwise puts galileo on the net



Cheshire-based Travelwise claims to be the first travel agent to offer clients access to the Galileo global distribution system via its Net-Wise Web site – www.travelwiseint.com – to make air and hotel bookings. Ticketing and hotel vouchers are handled by the agency.



n hbaa goes on site with web profiles



Hotel Booking Agents Association has launched its own Web site – www.hbaa.org.uk – featuring profiles of its members, its code of conduct, and Hotel Charter. A separate members-only section features news on the HBAA.


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