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Mews bags a further $75M in investment, one…

📌 Mews, an Amsterdam-based hospitality tech company, secured $75 million for expansion into the US and DACH region. Previously, they closed a $110 million round led by Tiger Global with Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Goldman Sachs. In the last year, Mews grew over 50%, processed $10 billion in payments, and generated $200 million in revenue. Recently, Mews acquired Clarity and Quotelo to enhance its AI and revenue management capabilities. The firm has invested over $50 million in the US and plans substantial further investment.
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RMS firm IDeaS unveils API developer portal

📌 IDeaS launched an API data integration developer portal for hospitality technology providers, aiming to streamline data integrations and boost collaboration across the ecosystem. Bijal Shah, VP of product development, emphasizes the portal's role in accelerating the delivery of innovative features, reducing time to market, and enhancing decision-making. The platform offers technical documentation, testing capabilities, and ensures scalability, transforming the connection process with IDeaS' revenue management system.
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Amadeus’ Navitaire partners with iCoupon to…

✈ iCoupon has partnered with Navitaire, an Amadeus company, to provide digital and contactless vouchering technology to Navitaire’s low-cost and hybrid airline customers. The partnership, building on iCoupon's collaboration with Amadeus since 2020, aims to eliminate paper vouchers and manual processes in flight disruptions. CEOs Richard Bye (iCoupon) and David P. Evans (Navitaire) emphasize the benefits of seamless travel experiences and streamlined, efficient solutions for airlines.
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Amadeus Cytric reveals business travel…

📈 Global business travel spending is projected to hit $1.64 trillion in 2025, an increase from $1.48 trillion the previous year, as forecasted by the GBTA. Amadeus Cytric and Globetrender identified seven major trends for 2025: AI and biometrics central to travel management, the rise of 'Meetings in Motion,' bespoke airfare bundles through NDC technology, personalization for new-gen frequent flyers, biometric airport experiences with 73% of passengers interested, according to IATA’s GPS 2024 report, and a focus on domestic and regional travel. Amadeus' Vision-Box is enhancing airport processes with facial recognition and smart automation, while Jetset Hacking emphasizes traveler wellbeing. Mark Cullen of Amadeus Cytric cited the influence of hybrid work, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions on travel priorities. Jenny Southan of Globetrender highlighted the importance of adaptation for companies in leveraging corporate travel.
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WorldVue partners with HOSPA to advance…

📡 WorldVue partnered with UK-based HOSPA, aiming to share hotel technology advancements and support digital transformation, sustainability, and personalised guest experiences in hospitality. HOSPA CEO Jane Pendlebury welcomed WorldVue's expertise in guest-facing technology. Dean Wood, senior director at WorldVue, looks forward to fostering industry collaborations and driving innovation across the UK hospitality sector.
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Sponsored Post: How Stayforlong and PKFARE…

🏖️ Extended stay demand increased by over 20% since 2020, driven by remote work and cultural immersion desires. Stayforlong, founded by Luis Osorio Solé, capitalizes on this trend by offering a user-friendly platform specializing in long-stay hotel bookings. A strategic partnership with PKFARE expands Stayforlong's inventory with access to 650,000+ global properties and enhances booking with real-time data, boasting a price availability rate exceeding 90% and a hotel mapping rate of over 95%. PKFARE's commitment to excellence supports Stayforlong in meeting the 68% of travelers' demand for personalized, flexible services.
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Guest Post: The turbulence of navigating…

📍 British Airways revamps its Executive Club to "The British Airways Club," shifting to a spending-based points system. Personalized loyalty experiences show a Return Acquisition Percentage (RAP) of 22.9% in travel and hospitality. The industry trend emphasizes high-value customers, potentially alienating budget-conscious travelers. Loyalty program innovation, like subscription-based models and sustainability-linked rewards, is essential for customer satisfaction and engagement. Communication of these changes remains a critical challenge for airlines.
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TTI chairman Jon Pickles unveils new…

📍 Industry expert Jon Pickles launched consultancy Sygnifiq to optimize tech for travel firms. The current chairman of Travel Technology Initiative, Pickles, offers AI, CRM, and system advice for sustainable growth. Sygnifiq provides tech audits, strategic planning, and implementation support to guide travel companies through innovation and customer engagement.
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