Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 108

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TPConnects launches Air France-KLM NDC…

📍 TPConnects Technologies has integrated NDC content for Air France and KLM on its Iris platform, enhancing distribution for the airline group and expanding TPConnects' airline partnerships. Travel sellers will gain access to fares, seating, baggage options, special meals, and more, with guaranteed live availability and real-time pricing. This strategic enhancement demonstrates TPConnects' commitment to providing comprehensive content, as stated by VP Giuseppe Candela. Hichame Lahkim Bennani, commercial director for Air France-KLM in India and the Middle East, highlighted the integration's value in their NDC distribution strategy.

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Guestline records 2.3 million guests used…

🚀 Guestline, an Access Company, reports 2.4 million self-service travellers using GuestStay technology, saving 6,000 labour hours for hotel teams. In 2024, 2.3 million online check-ins, plus 120,000 kiosk check-ins, increased hotel revenues by 2.6%. Autonomous checkouts were opted for by 72,000 guests. GuestStay captured 800,000 personal email addresses, while the Direct Booking Manager secured 1.2 million bookings in 12 months, with 6.7% via Google Connector.

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CTM becomes first TMC to introduce SAF…

✈ Corporate Travel Management's (CTM) booking tool Lightning now shows Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) scores for over 250 airlines during flight selection. Initially tested with a pilot group in the UK and Europe in early 2024, SAF scores are now free for all customers in North America, Asia, with Australia and New Zealand to follow in 2025. This feature aids in making sustainable travel choices, considering factors like price, policy status, seat availability, and detailed carbon emissions.

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DidaTravel reveals 2025 Chinese New Year…

🏠 DidaTravel revealed a 48% increase in outbound hotel bookings during the 2025 Chinese New Year compared to 2024. Top destinations for outbound Chinese travelers included Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and the US, with Japan's bookings tripling and US bookings doubling YoY. The global average daily rate for hotels rose nearly 10% YoY, but 5-star bookings dropped from 32.2% to 26.5%. The average length of stay remained at 3 days, and advance booking windows extended from 45 to 54 days. Inbound travel to China saw double-digit growth, with South Korea leading in bookings.

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easyHotel bags new funding to fuel Spanish…

🏨 easyHotel has secured a £24.5 million loan from CaixaBank for its Spanish expansion, planning to open new properties in Madrid (Spring 2025), Valencia, Barcelona (2025), and Alicante (2026), adding 361 rooms. The hotel chain aims for sustainability with low-carbon rooms reducing CO2 emissions by 20% over 50 years. Previously, easyHotel obtained a £42.5 million loan from Santander UK and £6 million from BRED Banque for a Marseille property, indicating strong financial backing and a focus on growing its network in Spain's dynamic travel hubs.

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Paxport partnerss with Airxelerate on…

✈ Paxport, an airline solutions specialist, has formed a strategic alliance with Airxelerate, aiming to simplify the distribution and management of airline content for airlines, OTAs, and Tour Operators. This partnership is designed to remove complexities in managing allotment-based content, ensuring efficient seat sales and a frictionless booking to travel experience for travelers. Simon Taylor, Paxport's head of commercial, and Nina Sifi, CEO of Airxelerate, emphasized the collaboration's role in redefining industry standards, enhancing connectivity, and unlocking new revenue opportunities.

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Travelsphere reveals new partnership with…

🚀 Travelsphere partnered with TProfile to integrate its 89 itineraries into TProfile's platform, enhancing agent experience with streamlined quoting and bespoke content. TProfile, serving over 100 travel brands, processed travel quotes worth more than £8 billion in 2024. The partnership is part of Travelsphere's trade strategy, aiming to improve customer experience and operations. Just You, Travelsphere's sister brand for solo travel, will also join TProfile soon.

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Spotnana builds direct NDC integration with…

📌 Spotnana integrates with British Airways for direct access to the airline's content, servicing, and disruption management, enabling seamless cancellation or rebooking with a single click. This partnership allows Spotnana customers and partners to benefit from the best prices, additional price points (APP), more ancillaries, self-service exchanges and cancellations, and no cost recovery surcharges. Spotnana supports BA's NDC-based offers throughout all travel stages.

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Guest Post: Why you need culture to create…

🏖️ Travel trends are shifting as people seek off-season trips and lesser-known destinations for value and authenticity. Algorithms dominate travel recommendations, often lacking novelty. Innovative marketing strategies like "what's the exact opposite?" are emerging, exemplified by campaigns like "Closed for Maintenance" in the Faroe Islands and Scandinavian Airlines' "The 72 Hour Cabin" stunt. TikTok influences travel with 'travel dupes,' suggesting affordable alternatives like Taipei over Korea. Success in travel marketing now demands deeper audience insights and counter-culture content strategies, focusing on year-round engagement and defying seasonality to attract today's travelers.

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Cendyn promotes two executives to its C-suite

📢 Nicki Graham, previously senior vice president of global marketing, has been appointed as chief marketing officer at Cendy, a hotel technology and services firm. She joined Cendyn in 2017, having experience with IPG and WPP agencies. Ricky Castoldi, with five years at Cendyn, has been promoted to chief sales officer (CSO) post-acquisition of Pegasus in 2021. CEO Jack Blaha highlights their roles in Cendyn's growth and global development. Cendyn aims to expand and innovate in hospitality technology, with a leadership team now including four women.

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