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💻 HBX Group, a B2B travel technology marketplace, partners with Wallbid, backed by Fairfax, to offer Cybersential, a cyber risk assessment service. Available to European hospitality businesses, it identifies vulnerabilities, aids compliance, and offers cyber insurance. With rising cyber threats, hotels can secure digital operations, protect guest data, and maintain compliance. HBX's initiative reflects the need for cyber resilience as hotels digitize. Interested partners can access the service through HBX Group's platform.

✈️ ECTAA partners with Travel Ledger to modernize European travel payments. This initiative aims to adopt secure digital payment strategies, cutting costs and risks linked to traditional methods. Travel Ledger's platform enhances efficiency by automating settlements and transactions. The partnership involves national travel associations and industry stakeholders promoting best practices, with activities including webinars and industry events. Leaders Eric Drésin and Roberto Da Re highlight the benefits for travel businesses across Europe.

🛑 June 18 marks China’s 618 Shopping Day, the second-biggest online shopping event of the year. Gareth Matthews, Dida’s CMO, emphasizes that this day triggers Chinese consumers' travel planning. Ignoring it means missing opportunities in the Chinese market. Hotels can gain by offering exclusive deals and flexible cancellations. Travel platforms must use AI for hyper-relevant itineraries. Destinations should align with the Chinese travel calendar for greater impact. Key to success: adapting to Chinese consumer behaviors and important dates.

🚀 Mozio and GoNexus Group partner to offer a unified solution, expanding B2B ground transport access worldwide. NexusCube, GoNexus's B2B marketplace, integrates Mozio's supplier network, covering 3,500 airports in 180 countries, and benefits from Mozio's API connectivity. The collaboration offers 17,000 B2B travel buyers enhanced access to diverse transportation services. Powered by Juniper Travel Technology, this partnership simplifies transportation globally, enhancing service offerings. Nicole Kerr and Roberto Bermúdez highlight the strategic significance and seamless integration.

💰 Revenue Analytics acquires Climber, a Portugal-based RMS company. With Climber's 30% annual growth and strong presence in Brazil and Latin America, this move enhances Revenue Analytics' reach in Europe and Latin America. The acquisition expands its global portfolio to over 10,000 hotels. Climber's self-learning pricing platform and CMS tool will join Revenue Analytics, aiming to democratize revenue management. A new office in Portugal will support this strategic growth.

🚀 Acai, an AI-powered travel platform, clinched the top prize at the TravelTech Show’s Trailblazer Awards. Competing against four finalists, Acai's technology integrates with CRMs and GDSs, automating tasks and enhancing service. Winning provides Acai a stand at next year’s show, a ticket to the Phocuswright Conference Europe 2026, a speaking role at the 2026 panel, and mentorship. The event will return to Excel London on 24-25 June 2026.

📱 Mindtrip has launched a mobile app powered by OpenAI technology. This "on-trip companion" offers personalized, location-based recommendations, utilizing a knowledge base of 10 million points of interest and insights from over 30,000 local experts. Features include an interactive map, itinerary organization, and a "magic camera" that provides information and translations. The app enhances travel experiences by combining multimodal AI capabilities with real-time location intelligence, ultimately aiming to revolutionize trip planning and exploration.

🛳 Traveltek and Traverse Automation are launching AIVA, an AI-powered cruise booking assistant, in July 2025. AIVA processes natural language queries, providing personalized cruise quotes in under three seconds. Currently in BETA, it will be available exclusively via iSell Connect. The system analyzes over 1,000 options simultaneously, simplifying complex searches for agents. This innovation aims to enhance service and competitiveness by bridging the gap in instant, personalized customer service.

✈️ Passengers at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) will soon enjoy a streamlined check-in experience with SITA technology. By 2025, the airport will implement SITA’s Flex platform, Smart Path kiosks, and Self Bag Drop, cutting baggage processing time by up to 80% and reducing check-in to 70 seconds. The Asia Pacific region is seeing a 7.9% passenger growth, making these innovations crucial for handling increased traffic efficiently.