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July 17, 2025

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Flight prices prove a barrier to tourist…

✈️ Mabrian's analysis reveals airfare forecasts for Latin America show mixed trends for the upcoming six months. Airfares in Argentina and Mexico dropped by 10%, with Colombia seeing a 6.6% decrease. Conversely, Chile and Brazil saw increases of 11.3% and 12.2%, respectively. The U.S.-Latin America routes experienced fare reductions of up to 50%. The air travel sector, accounting for 8.3 million jobs and USD 240 billion GDP, was discussed during the IATA conference in Bogotá, June 25-26.
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North Africa top choice for affordable…

🌍 Tunisia offers the most affordable all-inclusive holidays for couples at £123pppn, followed by Morocco at £138pppn and Egypt at £143pppn. For families, Morocco leads with £81pppn, with Tunisia close behind at £88pppn. These North African destinations, including Albania and Bulgaria, provide budget-friendly options with short flights from the UK. The ‘Recharge Report’ by loveholidays highlights their rising popularity due to quality resorts and family-friendly activities.
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TerraPay and XanderPay launch payment model…

💳 TerraPay and XanderPay partnered to simplify international hotel payments. Hotels can now centralize operations on a single platform, reducing costs and improving cash flow management. This collaboration empowers hoteliers with control over collection, settlement, and reconciliation processes, optimizing financial operations and unlocking growth in the digital tourism economy. The partnership shifts payment strategies to centralised models, reducing reliance on traditional systems like SWIFT, and enhancing guest-centric payments for seamless experiences in the hospitality sector.
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TravCorp Holdings brings a specialist…

🌎 TravCorp Holdings Ltd has acquired Specialist Holidays Group from Travelopia, adding Citalia, American Holidays, and Sovereign Luxury Travel to its portfolio. Led by Helen Adamson, who remains as Managing Director, this acquisition is backed by BGF and aims to enhance TravCorp's growth strategy under CEO Andy Freeth and Chair Andrew Botterill. The acquisition strengthens TravCorp's reputation for customer-centered service and destination knowledge.
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Google to index Instagram posts for travel…

📷 Instagram's 200 million professional accounts are now searchable via Google, enabling travel brands to expand their reach beyond the platform. This shift could increase their visibility, as Instagram delivers 71% of traffic and engagement for travel brands. Hashtags #travel and #vacation are used over 200 million times monthly. Optimizing content for search intent and integrating Social-SEO strategies are key. The feature, enabled by default, can be opted out. TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) have similar indexing.
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How soft brand hotels became a winning formula for independents and lodging companies

🏨 Soft brand hotels, blending individual charm with major group support, have emerged as a key trend in hospitality since independent hotels faced marketing challenges post-1950s branding surge. Millennials and Gen Z favor authentic, local experiences, driving demand. Soft brands offer brand reliability and loyalty perks alongside unique experiences, attracting both travelers and owners. These hotels balance creative freedom with operational support, leveraging online platforms for global reach. Expected to persist, they cater to travelers' desires for flexibility and authenticity.
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