Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 32

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Air Canada rolls out bag-tracking feature…

🏦 Air Canada, 2023, Europe & beyond: Bag Tracking feature now available for flights from London, Paris, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome, Milan, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Bogotá, Cancun, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Mexico City, Punta Cana, and Tulum. The Air Canada app offers real-time luggage tracking, including carousel and transfer details, plus notifications for delays. Originally launched in 2023, this service enhances travel peace of mind.

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Emirates Skywards deploys Next-Gen iLoyal…

🚀 IBS Software announces the successful launch of its cloud-native iLoyal platform with Emirates Skywards, serving over 35 million members globally. This marks a long-term innovation partnership to modernize the loyalty program's ecosystem. The iLoyal platform aims to drive real-time personalization, enhancing customer engagement. Emirates Skywards, in collaboration with IBS Software, seeks to deliver more rewarding experiences, laying a foundation for future innovation and growth.

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Key Data strengthens UK presence with new…

🗺️ The UK short-term rental market, as of September 2025, shows mixed trends. Average daily rates (ADRs) are up: November ADRs hit £159, a 7% growth year-on-year. September and October rates grew by 4% and 5% respectively. Forward bookings dipped 5% in September and 3% in November, while October saw a 2% rise. Lead times decreased by 6% in September and 4% in October and November. Key Data launched new tools to aid property managers amid these shifts.

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More than half of hospitality executives…

📈 Hospitality executives prioritize productivity to boost EBITDA, with 82% seeing its impact. ???? Technology is key, with 53% emphasizing its role in strategic productivity. Main challenges include rising costs (74%), inefficient processes (42%), and outdated systems (58%). Automation (61%) and improved scheduling (45%) are potential tech solutions. Only 35% trust their data. The report by Sona and Peach 20/20 highlights the evolving focus on productivity through AI and tech advancements.

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Sponsored Post: How APIs can help your…

✈️ RateHawk has doubled its API network over the past year, now partnering with more than 1,200 companies globally, including OTAs and TMCs. Their API provides access to hotel inventory from 330 suppliers and 220,000 direct contracts. ???? Partnering with Vibe and Paximum, RateHawk facilitates easy integration through 130 tech platforms and offers 24/7 multilingual support. Tailored support with flexible pricing enhances scalability, enabling efficient operations in the travel industry.

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Explore Worldwide creates digital tool to…

🌍 Explore Worldwide launched a digital tool to help UK holidaymakers plan their ideal micro-retirement trips. Survey results show 29% of UK workers are considering extended breaks, with 48% motivated by travel. Popular destinations include Europe (37%), New Zealand (30%), and Australia (26%). Financial constraints (49%), employer support (26%), and family responsibilities (22%) are main barriers. Post-sabbatical, 84% feel positive returning to work, and 96% have renewed purpose. ????

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GO7 unlocks two-way interlining for…

✈️ Partners of GO7 can now activate reciprocal interlining with 300+ carriers globally through FLEXFLIGHT. FLEXFLIGHT recently joined IATA’s Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement (MITA), simplifying airline cooperation. This allows access to 190+ markets worldwide by signing a one-page MITA concurrence via IATA's portal. Peer Winter from GO7 highlights the streamlined process enhances connectivity and revenue. FLEXFLIGHT, a W2-coded carrier, recently achieved IOSA certification and full IATA membership, reinforcing its global aviation standards.

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‘ComfortTech’ top priority for innovation…

🏨 More than half (56%) of hotels feel tech upgrade pressure, reveals Hotels.com’s 2025 Hotel Room Innsights survey. This global survey of 450+ properties highlights ‘ComfortTech’ trends like smart fans and TVs, and calls out tech confusion, with 52% of hotels now offering verbal tech walk-throughs. While 70% of guests prefer face-to-face interaction, hotels aim to integrate AI concierge services and voice controls. Hotels.com is updating booking software for intuitive use and personalized experiences.

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Hospitable launches free ‘academy’ for…

🏠 Hospitable launches a global education platform, Hospitable Academy, offering free expert-led courses to aid short-term rental hosts. The first course, “The Shift from Long-Term to Short-Term Rentals,” features 18 lessons in six chapters, focusing on increasing income, guest experience, and scaling operations. Led by Matthew Krueger, the course covers market analysis and daily operations. Future courses will include listing optimization and direct booking strategies, benefiting both new and experienced hosts.

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The White Lotus and Jane the Virgin stars…

🗺 New season of Expedia Group's podcast "Powering Travel" features celebrity guests from "The White Lotus" and "Jane the Virgin." Hosted by New York Times deputy travel editor Elisabeth Goodridge, season five includes Tayme Thapthimthong sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming in Thailand, Arthur Brooks on travel's role in well-being, Jaime Camil on cultural connection, Phil Keoghan on global competition, Chef Julian Hagood on food as culture, and Ariane Gorin on travel's future.

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