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Cover-More Blue Insurance names Jason…

📅 Jason Whelan has been appointed as managing director of Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited, a Dublin-based travel and insurance specialist and part of Zurich's Cover-More Group. Whelan has served the company, formerly known as Blue Insurance Ltd, for nearly twenty years and was the chief product officer for Cover-More in Europe since 2022. He will continue this role while leading strategies for growth and enhancing business capabilities in Ireland and the EEA, reporting to Cover-More Europe CEO Donna Dorairajoo.
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iSeatz celebrates 25 years with new…

📅 In its 25th anniversary month, iSeatz launched LXP, a travel loyalty technology platform designed to enhance agility and efficiency for businesses. LXP, notable for partnering with Delta in 2007 and American Express Travel in 2012, supports bespoke client services with an API-first microservices framework, promising adaptable solutions to meet market demands and improve customer experiences. Founder and CEO Kenneth Purcell emphasizes iSeatz's commitment to customer-centric innovation.
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Sabre signs distribution agreement with…

✈ Sabre has renewed its distribution deal with Delta Air Lines for multiple years, including NDC content. Delta announced its selling and servicing transformation with NDC earlier in the year. Sabre-connected travel agents gain access to traditional EDIFACT and NDC Delta content, with an aim to integrate NDC into Sabre’s marketplace. Delta’s Jeff Lobl and Sabre’s Roshan Mendis emphasize the benefits of the extension and collaboration for optimal travel experiences tailored to customer needs.
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FAA directive on Boeing to potentially…

🚀 Mabrian reveals over 18 million seats on 64,000 flights could be affected by FAA-mandated inspections for 895 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft following a LATAM Airlines incident in March. The Airworthiness Directive, issued on August 20, 2024, targets inspection of switch caps/assemblies on Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and –10 models. 92% of flights involve 787-8 and 787-9 models, with 58% of seats on 787-9 aircraft. Airlines given 30 days to complete inspections, risking delays and cancellations. All Nippon Airways, Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and others, including United Airlines and American Airlines, must readjust their schedules.
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eDreams ODIGEO strengthens its Board of…

🏥 Laurence Berman, previously VP of Disneyland Paris and MD of Jet Tours, is proposed as Independent Director for eDreams ODIGEO, set for shareholder approval on September 27, 2024. Berman, with a history on boards of Veranda Resorts, Valtur, and as a Global Advisory Board member at Chicago Booth School of Business, brings strategic expertise as the company nears the end of a 3.5-year growth plan, becoming the largest travel subscription business globally.
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On the Beach launches in Ireland

🏖️ On the Beach, an online travel agent, launched a new booking site for Ireland, onthebeach.ie, offering European beach holidays bookable in euro from Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Knock, and Shannon airports. The site, which caters to over 1.5 million annual holidaymakers, features flexible payments and deposits starting at €30. A partnership with Ryanair allows full price transparency on flights and adds-ons. The launch brings local airport convenience and varied destination options like Spain, Turkey, and the Balearics, with availability for last-minute summer deals.
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Russian tourism to Abu Dhabi on the rise,…

🇷🇺 Abu Dhabi emerges as a leading destination for Russian long-haul travelers in H2 2024 with a 31.4% increase in seat availability from 2023. Russian outbound travel to the UAE surged by 14% in H1 2024 over 2023, with nearly 1 million visits to the UAE, marking an 11% year-over-year increase. Luxury accommodations are preferred, with 42.7% of Russians staying in 5-star hotels, and 90% choosing hotels, particularly resorts. Russian stays in Abu Dhabi extended by 57%, averaging 3.4 days in 2024 up from 2.9 days in 2023. Russia ranks third for average daily spending in Abu Dhabi.
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talixo signs business travel transfers…

📍 Global transfers operator Talixo has signed a partnership with Flight Centre Travel Group for providing pre-booked ground transfers. The collaboration extends to Flight Centre’s corporate travel brands like FCM Travel and Corporate Traveller, covering over 1,100 cities in more than 130 countries. The service is accessible via GDS. Jens Luik of Talixo emphasizes the value of consistent, high-quality transportation in business travel, while Mandy Dunbier of Flight Centre highlights the importance of end-to-end service for corporate clients’ duty of care and cost control.
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Emerging Travel Group integrates with Sabre…

📡 Emerging Travel Group partnered with Sabre Hospitality to integrate with SynXis platform, expanding distribution for hoteliers. Hoteliers gain access to 80,000+ travel professionals, agents, and API partners in 120 markets through RateHawk and other platforms. The integration enables management of inventory, rates, and promotions from a single distribution point, aiming to enhance global coverage and appeal to high-value retail segments.
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