Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 110

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Nuvei partners with Outpayce from Amadeus

🏩 Canadian fintech Nuvei partners with Amadeus' Outpayce to integrate into Xchange Payment Platform (XPP), aiming to position Nuvei as a global leader in Outpayce's payment ecosystem. Travel businesses using Outpayce's XPP can now access Nuvei’s payment capabilities, enhancing transaction processing and security across 200+ markets and supporting 720+ local payment methods. The partnership simplifies payment processes for airlines and travel companies, promising faster implementation and advanced security measures.

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Inspiretec partners with cruise tech firm…

🚢 Inspiretec partners with Swedish Dreamlake to enhance cruise booking for tour operators and retail travel platforms. The collaboration offers a complete cruise solution, including search, pricing, and booking across B2B, B2C, and retail. Inspiretec's CRM will also be available to Dreamlake customers. Launch is set for this Spring with an unnamed customer for online, retail, and trade channels. The integration addresses the cruise market's rapid growth and outdated booking solutions, aiming to give businesses a competitive edge.

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Ecosy Travel Ltd becomes a Certified B…

🗺 Ecosy Travel Ltd, a sustainable travel tech startup, has been awarded B Corporation certification for its commitment to reducing the climate impact of travel and tourism through software innovation. The company, which fosters a community of eco-conscious accommodation providers, recently launched Sustainable Travel Technologies to accelerate carbon reduction in the sector. B Lab UK's executive director, Chris Turner, and Ecosy's CEO, Rebecca Thompson, both underline the significance of Ecosy's certification in driving positive change and sustainable tourism practices.

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Camino Network’s CAM Token lists on two…

💸 The Camino Token (CAM) was listed on Gate and MEXC exchanges on January 17. CAM is the native cryptocurrency of the Camino Network, a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Chain4Travel and managed by 100 travel industry validators. It functions as a payment method, rewards mechanism, and grants access to travel perks. The listing aims to increase CAM accessibility and signal a move towards the adoption of blockchain in travel. The Camino Network Foundation is focusing on expanding CAM's utility and adoption. Swiss seed and pre-sale rounds raised over $10M for the Camino Network’s infrastructure. Lufthansa Group is developing blockchain solutions on the Camino Network.

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Guest Post: Payment automation – The secret…

💳 In the "Serviced Apartments Innovations in Technology 2025" report, only 19% of serviced apartment operators have fully automated financial administration. Gen Z, a key market for the industry, makes 87% of purchases via phones, using debit cards (42%), credit cards (28%), and alternative methods (30%) such as Apple Pay and PayPal. Automated payment solutions are critical in the serviced apartment sector for efficiency and meeting rising guest expectations, especially since the Gen Z market is expected to contribute $200 billion to the travel industry.

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PKFARE integration with ZentrumHub enhances…

🏨 PKFARE, a global travel product aggregator, has partnered with hotel booking API provider ZentrumHub. The collaboration grants travel sellers access to over 650,000 hotel properties via ZentrumHub’s API. The deal aims to expand distribution reach, enhance pricing intelligence, and facilitate AI-driven searches with minimal integration effort. ZentrumHub’s CEO, Abhinav Sinha, and PKFARE’s SVP, Jason Sui, express optimism about the growth potential and technological innovation the partnership promises.

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Accelya enjoys record-breaking corporate…

✈️ Accelya, an airline retailing software firm, reported a record day for corporate New Distribution Capability (NDC) bookings on January 7. The company saw a 146% year-over-year increase in corporate NDC volumes for 2024 compared to 2023. Tye Radcliffe, Chief Customer Success Officer, indicates 2025 as pivotal for NDC adoption in corporate travel, highlighting the industry's shift towards modern retailing technologies and customer-centric approaches. Accelya's FLX ONE platform supports this transformation.

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Oasis Travel selects emerchantpay as its…

💰 emerchantpay, a global payment service provider founded in 2002, partners with Oasis Travel, a near 40-year-old independent travel agency in Northern Ireland. Oasis Travel will use emerchantpay's advanced solutions like Pay by Link, MOTO payments, and smartPOS PAX A920 terminals to enhance customer payment experiences across their high street branches and multiple channels, aiming for efficient, secure transactions and operational streamlining.

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HiJiffy rolls out Campaigns Manager solution

📢 HiJiffy, a conversational AI hospitality firm, launched its Campaigns Manager tool to enhance guest communication automation by integrating with a hotel’s Property Management System (PMS). The AI-driven platform can send messages via WhatsApp or SMS and includes SMS fallback for areas with poor internet. Tiago Araújo, CEO of HiJiffy, emphasizes its utility for operational efficiency and personalized guest engagement. It offers targeting, dynamic messaging, and an analytics dashboard, boasting a 99% message delivery and 84% open rate during tests. The tool is free for HiJiffy clients with Premium and Enterprise plans.

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Travelport releases second State of Modern…

✈ Travelport released its "2025 State of Modern Retailing Report," signaling critical travel industry trends: transparency demand, new subscription models, and AI advancements. Nearly half (44%) of consumers cited travel companies for "consumer washing," with 45% for credit card companies. 47% see Fintech simplifying finances, but 56% find airline offers confusing. 56% also feel overwhelmed by content choices. Subscriptions gain traction, with eDreams ODIGEO's 6.5 million Prime subscribers. 35% would consider travel subscriptions in 2025. AI trust is high in travel; 42% of consumers trust travel brands with AI, and 58% use AI in their lives. Jen Catto, Travelport's CMO, emphasizes the importance of simplicity, transparency, and trust.

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