Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 80

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One&Only unveils private homes rental…

🏡 One&Only's Private Homes Rental Programme, launched in April, offers exclusive residences within One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius. Available amenities include resort restaurants, Spa, daily housekeeping, and a personal host. The program extends to Mexico, Greece, Montenegro, and will soon include Montana, USA. Mark Kirby highlights this as part of Kerzner’s strategy to fulfill the demand for ultra-luxury, multi-generational living.

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Sabre renews and expands long-term…

🏨 Sabre Hospitality, part of Sabre Corporation, renewed its strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, adding SynXis Retailing and gift card & vouchers to their agreement. This expansion includes SynXis Booking Engine, GDS Distribution, Call Center Services, Digital Marketing, and SynXis Voice Agent solutions to support Preferred Hotels & Resorts' goals, such as boosting the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program and broadening hotel distribution. Sabre's Frank Trampert and Preferred's Michelle Woodley emphasize mutual trust, shared vision, and commitment to innovation in the hospitality industry.

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Guest Post: Experience-based travel puts…

🏖 In 2025, 84% of travelers prioritize experiences over bargains, with 52% of Gen Z willing to spend more on experiences, as opposed to 29% of Baby Boomers. Personalization is key, with 70% preferring customizable experiences and 65% expecting booking flexibility. Independents have an edge with unique offerings like Les Cabanes de Labrousse and Schönblick Apartments' private rooftop saunas. Technological integration with AI predicts guest preferences, offering personalized itineraries and services, potentially boosting guest spend by 25% and encouraging 63% of travelers to return.

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Guest Post: Experience-based travel puts…

🏖️ In 2025, 84% of travellers prioritise experiences over bargains, with 77% valuing personalisation over price. Independent accommodations benefit as 52% of Gen Z are willing to pay more for experiences, versus 29% of Baby Boomers. A study found 70% of guests prefer customisable bookings, and 65% seek modification flexibility. Custom add-ons can increase guest spend by 25%, and 63% are likelier to return for personalised services. AI technology assists in scaling personalisation, suggesting experiences and upgrades based on behaviour and preferences. Independent hotels can enhance guest relationships through unique, memorable offerings, using technology for personalisation and freeing staff for valuable guest interactions.

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One&Only unveils private homes rental…

🏠 One&Only's Private Homes Rental Programme unveiled in April at the iconic One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius. Program features include access to resort amenities, personal host services, and daily housekeeping. The program extends to One&Only locations in Mexico, Greece, Montenegro, and soon in Montana, USA. Mark Kirby, president of One&Only, highlights the program's role in Kerzner's growth and demand for ultra-luxury, multi-generational living.

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Accelya launches FLX ONE Cargo platform

📦 Accelya launches FLX ONE Cargo, a cloud-native platform, to enhance airline cargo operations with AI and machine learning on AWS Cloud. The platform aims for better capacity planning, overbooking strategies, cargo space utilization, and reduces costs. FLX ONE Cargo enables real-time operations, digital connectivity, and offers to settlement lifecycle support. Tim Reiz, the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Accelya, emphasizes the necessity for modern infrastructure in the air cargo industry. The API-first architecture of FLX ONE Cargo complies with IATA standards, including ONE Record.

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Fliggy launches AI assistant to drive…

📱 Fliggy, an online travel services platform, introduced 'AskMe', an AI travel assistant, developed with Alibaba Group, emulating professional travel consultants. 'AskMe' uses proprietary data and Alibaba's Qwen AI for personalised itineraries, operating 24/7. It features real-time, bookable itineraries, live pricing for flights, hotels, and attractions with budget-adjustment capabilities. Additionally, it supports voice commands and generates visually rich itineraries with interactive maps, also allowing for social media sharing.

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HBX Group launches new B2B travel payment…

💸 HBX Group, in collaboration with FinPay, launched its eWallet in Spain, designed for the travel industry with features like integrated financing and full transaction traceability. Available initially in Spain, the platform aims to digitize B2B payments and expand to OECD countries from June. This eWallet facilitates instant, cross-border transactions, aiming for efficiency, reduced costs, and operational scalability. HBX's Daniel Nordholm and FinPay's CEO Juan Antonio Soriano highlighted the move towards digitalization and sector-specific solutions.

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BizAway strengthens its AI offering with…

💰 BizAway acquires Spanish AI business travel solution Aervio, expanding its technological assets and workforce with most of Aervio's staff joining BizAway's Spanish offices. Aervio, known for its AI tools that reduce travel planning time by 90% through Natural Language Processing, was founded in April 2016. BizAway, with offices in Italy, Spain, Albania, and Dubai and over 360 employees, aims to enhance its platform for better service. Since 2015, BizAway has raised over €50 million, including €35 million in September 2024 from investors like Mayfair Equity Partners, MundiVentures, and others. CEO Luca Carlucci emphasizes the human factor in customer assistance alongside technological growth.

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Tour Partner Group teams up with travel…

🏗 Tour Partner Group, a B2B destination management company, has acquired JacTravel and is implementing Nezasa’s TripBuilder platform to improve operations and reach. This technology is expected to decrease time for client offers by 25% and enhance productivity. Their collaboration, a three-year contract, aims to strengthen Tour Partner Group’s market position and grow its B2B2C channel.

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