Travel Weekly Group Ltd

🛳️ Vertical Systems collaborates with Carnival Cruises to automate cruise bookings and itinerary management for P&O, Cunard, and Princess. In partnership with Dreamlake, phase two of their integration enhances back-office efficiency using Tarsc software. This week, new functionality reaches Vertical Travel Group, Holiday Elite, and Your Holiday Booking. Lewis Johnston notes the reduced manual input and improved after-sales process. Previous integrations include easyJet, Jet2, and Olympic Holidays. CTO David Becker emphasizes creating an effortless booking ecosystem.

🛫 Traxo expands its Marketplace with six new partners, enhancing corporate travel data integration. Over 400 companies use Traxo's solutions, improving safety, ESG tracking, and cost management. New partners include AlertMedia for emergency communication, Alō Index for ESG data, Elements for travel ROI, Fare Audit for fare accuracy, Restrata for risk management, and Travlr ID for data control. These integrations allow real-time access to Traxo clients’ bookings, ensuring smarter and more secure travel experiences.

🛳️ MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise company, partnered with Peopleware to overhaul workforce management for global contact centers. Previously reliant on spreadsheets, MSC standardized processes to handle seasonal peaks, such as new ships or marketing campaigns. The new system ensures better customer service, lower abandonment rates, and more employee autonomy via a self-service portal. Workforce management has become a strategic driver for customer service and business decisions, according to Michele Pepe, Corporate Workforce Planning Manager.

💰 Corpay launched Corpay Complete in the UK to streamline finance operations. The platform unifies accounts payable, FX, expenses, and payments. According to Deloitte, 63% of UK CFOs prioritize cost control, but only 36% have real-time cash flow visibility. 67% of global CFOs cite disconnected tools as a barrier to automation. Only 5% of finance teams are fully automated. Corpay Complete aims to address these issues, enhancing efficiency and reducing risks in finance operations.

💳 Silverflow, a payment technology provider, partners with Bolt to streamline payments using Silverflow's platform. Bolt's expanded services, including ride-hailing and e-scooter rentals, face complex payment processes. The partnership enables direct Visa and Mastercard transactions, enhancing system performance and control. Anne Willem de Vries, Silverflow's CEO, highlights the partnership's potential, while Jüri Laur from Bolt emphasizes efficient implementation aiding global expansion. Key features include 3D Secure, network tokenization, and direct-to-card payouts.

🌍 Axonall, launched in July 2025, revolutionizes luxury travel with AI and emotional intelligence. Founded by computer engineer Mel Suntal, it connects emotional intent with curated itineraries and experiences. Of 1.6 million global properties, only fewer than 10,000 meet Axonall's rigorous standards. The platform's mission is to transform travel into a tool for inner alignment and consciousness. Axonall designs journeys based on desired emotions, asking travelers, “How do you want to feel - and who are you becoming?”

💻 Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced AI Mode, a conversational search experience, already live as a separate tab before full integration. AI Mode transforms user interaction, offering dynamic conversations like a personal travel agent. Brennen Bliss, CEO of Propellic, predicts it will dominate search within 12 months. Currently, Google’s search ads generate nearly 80% of Alphabet’s revenue, with AI integration dependent on monetization success. Travel brands must adapt quickly to remain visible in this evolving search landscape.