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September 5, 2025

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???? Why the sudden and more aggressive push for “Rate Parity” from the major OTAs? Short answer: they might be freaking out. Here’s why ???? Gary Vee said something recently that clicked for me: AI… | Josh Guerra

💸 In response to AI-driven booking trends, major OTAs are intensifying their "Rate Parity" efforts, fearing losing price-sensitive bookings. Strategies may include banning individual property names, conducting manual audits, and enforcing API restrictions. Property managers should focus on enhancing guest experiences, boasting a high NPS like Fieldtrip's 87. Strategies include smart email marketing, creative pricing, evolving SEO, social media leverage, and diverse OTA usage. Fieldtrip's ~50k followers demonstrate social media potential for new revenue.
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RateGain Wins Excellence in Best AI Solution Showcase for UNO VIVA at CII National AI Awards 2025

📈 Noida, 5th September 2025: RateGain's AI-powered voice agent, UNO VIVA, wins Excellence in Best AI Solution at the CII National AI Awards during the Global AI Summit in New Delhi. UNO VIVA, integrated with CRS, offers multilingual support in 30+ languages, enhancing hotel revenue by reducing leakage and converting bookings. RateGain serves 3,200+ customers in 100+ countries, processing transactions for top hotel chains and airlines. Founded in 2004, headquartered in India.
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ATPI’s 2025 Sustainability Report reveals…

🗺 ATPI Group's 2025 Sustainability Report highlights a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and an 11% decrease in emissions per employee from 2023 to 2024. The company invested in SAF, accounting for 75 tonnes, and 5% of business travel emissions. Renewable energy use rose by 5% to 48% in offices. Women represent 60% of staff, and pay gap reports at 9.9%. Employees volunteered 1,276 hours. Gender pay gap is 9.9%, lower than the global benchmark of 20%.
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Amadeus Agency360 signs agreement with…

🏨 Transformative travel technology provider Amadeus has partnered with Scandic Hotels, Scandinavia's largest hotel chain, to deploy the Amadeus Agency360Enterprise Solution. The agreement is a first in Scandinavia, enhancing Scandic Hotels' ability to assess travel agency data across 280 properties in Scandinavia, Poland, and Germany. The solution offers 12 months of forward-looking data and 24 months of historical insights, providing unprecedented insight for strategic decision-making and targeting profitable opportunities.
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ATG Travel Worldwide brings CWT’s German…

🗺 ATG Travel Worldwide has acquired CWT’s business travel operations in Germany, enhancing its European market presence. The acquisition results in the formation of ATG Business Travel Management, GmbH. This entity will function independently in Germany, focusing on local leadership and operations. ATG, active in over 150 countries, aims to leverage local expertise for growth. This strategic move supports ATG's long-term international expansion and strengthens its foothold in Germany's business travel sector.
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Boom partners with Tint to deliver new…

🏠 Global AI property management system Boom has partnered with Tint to offer BoomGuard, providing up to $50,000 in contents damage protection and $1 million in liability coverage for vacation rental owners. The solution addresses increasing regulatory scrutiny and financial risk in the short-term rental market. Designed for seamless integration with Boom’s AiPMS, it simplifies claims processing. Shahar Goldboim, CEO of Boom, highlights its role in reducing risks and driving growth, while Jayme Estrada from Tint emphasizes its tailored, scalable protection.
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eDreams ODIGEO subscriber base hits 7.5…

🛩 eDreams ODIGEO: Fiscal Year 2026 results show 20% membership growth, reaching 7.5 million members. Quarterly growth hit 205,000, achieving €39 million in profitability, an 8% increase. A €20 million share repurchase, 80% completed since May, boosts stock liquidity with €2.5 million daily trading volume. A new €20 million buyback and redemption of nearly 3 million shares aim to enhance earnings per share.
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