Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 96

1 min

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.

3 min

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.

1 min

Rome2Rio expands business and executive team

💵 Rome2Rio, under Omio Group, aims to triple ad revenue by 2026, focusing on integrated native and sponsored ads targeting diverse travelers and companies. CEO Wendy Olson Killion, appointed in 2024, is modernizing the travel platform, offering all mobility options like rail, bus, car, ferry, plane. Key hires include Stuart Thompson as director of commercial and Monya Mandich for marketing, previously with Expedia Group Media Solutions.

1 min

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.

6 min

Tried and Tested: Putting Trip.com’s…

📍 Singapore-headquartered OTA won four awards at the Travolution Awards in November, including Brand of the Year. In 2023, CEO Jane Sun received the Travolution Achievement Award. In 2024, they claimed prizes for Champions of Customer Experience, Champions of Data, and Best use of Artificial Intelligence. Their app provides a user-friendly UX, travel inspiration, and functionalities like airport ratings, travel tips, price alerts, and AI-curated lists. The app's AI capabilities assist in planning, booking, and providing a checklist for travel needs. The author's positive review highlights the app's effectiveness in enhancing the travel planning experience.

1 min

myPlane accelerates shift to digital…

🚀 myPlane, an online booking engine, launched AI-powered features to streamline commercial charter flight bookings. Designed to move airlines and B2B travel buyers from manual processes to a digital platform, the AI tool processes 200-500 daily enquiries, standardizing and responding to them efficiently. This innovation aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the charter flight industry, as stated by co-founder Juuso Klemola.

1 min

Travel Compositor launches innovative…

📍 Travel Compositor, part of Travelsoft Group, will introduce its interactive booth with an AI-powered virtual assistant, Dora, at ITB Berlin. The new solution, designed for travel agencies, hotels, airports, and tourist offices, employs artificial intelligence, virtual avatars, and voice recognition for booking accommodations, flights, and activities. Developed in-house over 18 months, it's customizable for various clients. Live demos at ITB Berlin are available at Stand 147, Hall 5.1.

1 min

Dorint selects IDeaS to bring advanced RMS…

🏨 Dorint, a top hotel company in the DACH region, partners with IDeaS to enhance revenue management. The German hospitality market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7%. Dorint will implement IDeaS' G3 RMS with Optix across its 60+ properties in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to drive expansion and capitalize on market growth. Manuel Schmidgen, VP at Dorint, emphasizes staying ahead in a dynamic market; Michael McCartan of IDeaS anticipates new success levels through AI and data-driven strategies.

1 min

Guestline unveils AI-powered revenue…

📈 Access Hospitality's Guestline to reveal AI-driven Revenue Management System integrated with its Property Management System at ITB Berlin. The system, powered by SHR, offers live forecasting and automated pricing, optimizing revenue strategies using real-time data, demand forecasting, and market trends. Andrew Metcalfe of Access Hospitality highlights the benefits: reduced manual effort, increased revenue efficiency, and improved operational efficiencies. Guestline RMS joins other third-party RMS solutions available.

1 min

ASMALLWORLD names industry expert Zain…

🏢 Zain Richardson appointed CEO of ASMALLWORLD, a luxury lifestyle and travel network, starting March. With 20 years of experience, he's held roles at Aero, Aman Group, Marriott, Wyndham, Starwood, and Expedia. His focus: expand ASMALLWORLD's global reach and offerings in luxury travel, leveraging the community's loyalty. Richardson has been a member since 2007 and aims to guide the network's growth as it enters its third decade. Michael Manz, Chairman, emphasizes Richardson's fit for ASMALLWORLD's vision and growth strategy.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.