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Nokia and Ooredoo Oman aim to transform…

📱 Nokia and Ooredoo Oman are joining forces to launch a Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network in Oman. Powered by Nokia's 1830 Photonic Service Switch and WaveSuite optical automation software, the network will boost hyperscalers, AI applications, and cloud platforms. The commercial launch is set for March 2025, in line with Oman Vision 2040, enhancing the nation's global competitiveness and digital infrastructure. The CEOs of both companies emphasize the strategic importance of the partnership for regional connectivity and economic growth.

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Guest Post: How airlines are creating…

✈ Recent research reveals that 86% of flight shoppers are willing to pay more for seats that align with their preferences. Decades ago, flight prices mainly differed by cabin class and price, but today's advanced technology permits content-rich shopping experiences, enhancing both customer satisfaction and airline benefits. 83% of consumers have paid for seat selection, indicating that factors beyond price are significant when choosing flights. Airlines now focus on offering a comprehensive, optimized product, combining pricing with detailed content to meet customer needs and foster loyalty.

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Housekeeping Plus app a gamechanger for…

🚿 HITEK Services has introduced Housekeeping Plus, a smart mobile app aimed at enhancing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry. The app, designed for hotels, resorts, and property management companies, streamlines workflow and automates tasks. It features digital checklists, real-time room condition updates, automated room assignments, inventory reports, and QR code integration for efficient task management. It also interfaces with Property Management Systems (PMS) for real-time occupancy and guest movement information, allowing the front office to instantly update room status. The app aids in improving efficiency, cost savings, and inter-departmental communication, and supports maintenance issue reporting with image sharing capabilities.

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Hospitality call-to-action: Transform food…

🍴 The global hospitality industry aims to reduce food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, potentially cutting 70 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq produced the 'Decarbonising hotel food systems' report. The industry, causing 1% of food production emissions and 3% of food waste, is urged to use procurement and energy optimization to drive change. Innovative technologies like AI waste-tracking can reduce waste by up to 50%. The White Paper, backed by the Sustainable Markets Initiative founded by King Charles III in 2020, promotes AI for food covers estimation and encourages sustainable practices. The findings were presented at the Alliance's Annual Summit in the US, to members representing over 55,000 hotels and 300 brands.

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Airial Travel’s public beta takes off

📱 Airial Travel, an AI travel planning company, launched its public beta. Founded by former Google, Facebook, Instagram, Waymo experts, it uses the AlphaTravel AI engine. Features include itinerary creation from social media posts, multi-destination planning, real-time editing, and fast pricing. CEO Archit Karandikar emphasizes ease of turning ideas into plans. Desktop and laptop beta is available now, with a mobile app release slated for 2025.

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UGC travel videos get up to nine times more…

🏖️ NaviSavi's trial indicated user-generated content (UGC) achieves up to 9x more click-throughs than professional videos. Leveraging this, they launched the first B2B platform for vertical travel-only UGC short-form videos. The platform offers access to 125,000+ geolocated videos from over 180 countries, created by 5,000+ creators, simplifying the marketing process for travel brands by eliminating the need to negotiate with numerous influencers.

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Tour company Gray Line signs global…

📌 Gray Line has partnered with TripAdmit to launch TipDirect, an innovative digital tipping and AI review platform. The solution facilitates mobile tips and reviews for guides, enhancing guest engagement. TipDirect offers multiple touchpoints, including NFC cards and QR codes, and uses ChatGPT for AI-assisted review collection. Aimed to improve services across Gray Line’s global network in over 700 locations on six continents, this collaboration underscores a commitment to elevating the customer experience.

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Sabre is now offering Emirates NDC content

📍 Sabre Corporation, a global travel technology provider, partnered with Emirates to distribute NDC offers, enhancing real-time, personalized content for travel agencies. Sabre's integration of NDC offers through its Sabre Red 360 and GetThere applications allows agencies and corporate buyers to access Emirates' dynamic pricing, ancillaries, and tailored solutions. The collaboration aims to improve booking experiences and offers comparability, aligning with traveler preferences. Recent additions to Sabre's NDC distribution include Air Canada, Etihad Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines.

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Reed & Mackay welcomes new Chief Revenue…

📃 Reed & Mackay appointed Kieran Hartwell as the global Chief Revenue Officer, bringing 25 years of expertise to the company. Hartwell will oversee worldwide revenue-generating departments and align Sales and Marketing teams. Reporting to Group CEO Fred Stratford, he aims to develop strategies for new market segments and optimize go-to-market models. Hartwell has a history of C-suite roles in the travel industry. Reed & Mackay is expanding in Europe, APAC, Middle East, and North America.

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Best and worst airlines of 2024: AirHelp…

✈ Brussels Airways was awarded the title of "world’s best airline of 2024" by AirHelp, which ranked 109 leading airlines based on punctuality, customer opinion, and claim processing, using data from 1 January to 31 October 2024. Brussels Airways scored 8.12 overall with 8.7 in claim processing. Qatar Airways followed closely with a score of 8.11. United Airlines and American Airlines both scored 8.04. Tunisair was rated the worst with 3.63, and UK's Virgin Atlantic led at 30th with 6.94, while British Airways improved to 33rd with 8.3 in customer opinion.

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