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Flexible working set to get easier with Workabout | Startups Magazine

💻 Workabout offers flexible workspace bookings in the UK without memberships or contracts, featuring over 500 local and city-based options like hot desks and meeting rooms. Sign up is free, with pay-as-you-go flexibility. Partners include Landmark, Runway East, and others. The self-funded start-up, led by CEO Jeffrey Davidson, will add Teams and HQ management tools and expand globally. The platform supports hybrid work models, evidenced by a 2024 Nature study showing such arrangements increase happiness and productivity. A remote-first company, Workabout practices flexible working internally, catering to diverse needs and locations.
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Expedia launches new One Key credit cards

📌 On July 15, 2024, Expedia Group, Wells Fargo, and Mastercard launched two new co-branded credit cards, the One Key Card and the One Key+ Card. These cards, designed for U.S. travelers, enable earning rewards usable on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo; including hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, activities, and flights. Cardholders receive up to 20% savings at over 10,000 hotels globally, priority support, and potential perks like complimentary upgrades at VIP Access properties.
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European tourism reaches new record highs in 2024

🌎 Americans are driving a European tourism boom in 2024, with international tourists projected to spend a record €800 billion—a 37% increase over pre-pandemic levels of €583 billion. Overseas visitor arrivals in Europe have also risen by 6% over 2019, marking a new record. Western European destinations account for 72% of this record spend, while East Asian tourists, particularly Chinese, are contributing to further revenue, though specific figures remain undisclosed.
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Lufthansa adjusts to business travel weakness

✈ Facing a "new reality" of lower corporate travel, Lufthansa, on July 12, 2024, announced plans to reduce costs and scale back future projects. CEO Jens Ritter described the situation as a market normalization with high competition. The airline expects permanent low business travel levels, with increased leisure trips, particularly in summer. This shift has led to difficulties in filling planes, pressuring airlines like Delta Air Lines to issue a financial warning for the upcoming third quarter.
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The future of hotel PMS in an omnichannel world

🏨 On July 12, 2024, the hotel industry acknowledges that an omnichannel Property Management System (PMS) is essential. Modern PMS must integrate with OTAs such as Booking.com and Expedia, hotel direct booking engines, and social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to meet the expectations of travelers for a unified experience and drive hotel revenue and operational efficiency.
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Two-thirds of business travelers book outside of travel policy

💲 On Jul 12, 2024, a BCD Travel survey identified a compliance gap in company travel policies. Over two-thirds of business travelers have deviated from set policies, primarily for client meetings or using non-preferred suppliers. Key findings: 20%+ find policies unresponsive or restrictive, 30% desire more booking flexibility, 25% seek higher spending limits and extra airline options, and 20% advocate for improved traveler wellness policies.
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Spain’s tourism demand rises despite overtourism protests

✈ International arrivals to Spain for July and August 2024 have risen by 12% year-over-year. European markets showed notable increases: Italy (+53%), Austria (+23%), and the Netherlands (+23%), along with Brazil (+39%) and the US (+31%). Couples dominate travel groups with a 13% growth. Short stays (+16%) and medium stays (+15%) are on the rise, while long-stay trips grow by 5%. Business travel increased by 3%, and leisure trips, the majority, by 15%.
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