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Kate Harden-England

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Travelsoft Appoints Nathalie Cabos as Eventiz Managing Director to Drive European Media and Events Expansion

🚀 Nathalie Cabos, with over 15 years of B2B media experience, was appointed as managing director of Eventiz in April. She will guide Eventiz's strategic direction, focusing on growth and European expansion. Eventiz aims to connect travel professionals through media and events. Following the 2025 Travolution acquisition, Eventiz strengthened its UK presence. Cabos, previously at Infopro Digital, managed 200+ events annually across 30 brands. Christian Sabbagh, CEO of parent company Travelsoft, expressed optimism about her impact.
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Mint Payments Partners with ABTA to Expand UK Presence in Travel Payment Solutions Industry

🛫 Travel industry fintech Mint Payments, founded in 2007 in Sydney, is now an ABTA Partner as of 2025. This partnership strengthens its UK presence, building on success in Australia and New Zealand. Mint Payments aims to enhance ABTA member relations and elevate travel industry professionalism. UK Managing Director Simon Bowles emphasizes their commitment to integrity, transparency, and bespoke payment solutions tailored for the travel sector's complexities, reinforcing ties with The Travel Network Group.
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Yanolja Unveils 3.0 Strategy to Boost AI Innovation with New Leadership and Global Expansion Plans

🚀 South Korean travel tech company Yanolja unveils Yanolja 3.0, aiming for AI-driven growth. New leadership includes Chan-Seok Choi (CEO Corporate), Junyoung Lee (CEO Enterprise Solutions), and Cheol-Woong Lee (Consumer Platform NOL). Yanolja focuses on customer-centricity, tech innovation, and "One Team Yanolja." Group CEO Sujin Lee emphasizes AI's rapid industry transformation. Yanolja 3.0 aims to enhance global travel experiences, leveraging AI and data-driven solutions.
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Rail Europe Integrates BritRail Pass into Global B2B Platform, Enhancing Great Britain Rail Offerings for International Travelers

🚄 Rail Europe has integrated the BritRail Pass into its global B2B distribution ecosystem to reinforce its role as a European rail specialist. The BritRail Pass offers flexible access to the UK National Rail network, including airport connections and sleeper services, exclusively for international travelers. It addresses three core priorities for travel agents: operational simplicity, fare flexibility, and customizable itineraries. Distributed as a digital M-Pass, it supports mobile-first functionality to reduce complexity and cater to growing inbound demand to Great Britain.
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CMAC Group Acquires Minicabit to Enhance End-to-End Ground Transport Solutions and Boost Ancillary Revenue

🚘 Cab comparison platform minicabit has joined CMAC Group for an undisclosed amount. The group, including Suntransfers.com and CoachHireComparison.co.uk, now offers end-to-end ground transport solutions. This acquisition enhances CMAC's B2B2C revenue in the UK travel trade. Amer Hasan, minicabit’s founder, remains as managing director. CMAC's CEO, Peter Slater, highlights minicabit's technology and consumer reach, aiming to provide partners with scalable, reliable cab comparisons. The timing aligns with the upcoming peak travel season.
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Ecommpay Report Identifies £16.5 Billion Revenue Potential for UK Travel Industry Through Improved Payment Strategies

🛰 With a staggering cart abandonment rate of 81.7% in e-commerce, the UK travel sector could unlock £16.5 billion by optimizing payment strategies. Ecommpay's report analyzed 2025 payment stacks of top OTAs like Booking.com and Airbnb, identifying gaps and innovations. Mobile-first experiences and flexible payment options like BNPL and open banking are crucial. Enhancing payment processes can boost conversion rates, trust, and revenue for travel brands.
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Vueling Collaborates with Oxford Quantum Circuits to Enhance Airline Operations Using Quantum Computing Technology

🚀 Vueling partners with Oxford Quantum Circuits to explore quantum computing for airline operations. The Spanish low-cost airline, part of IAG, aims to optimize route planning, aircraft maintenance, and crew allocation. Vueling collaborates with the Toshiko quantum computer in Japan, utilizing quantum superposition to assess multiple outcomes simultaneously. The project, in its exploratory phase, seeks to build internal expertise and establish a long-term roadmap for quantum technology application in aviation.
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CitizenPlane Acquires YieldIn's Pulse to Enhance Revenue Management Capabilities in Airline Solutions Suite

✈️ CitizenPlane acquires YieldIn's revenue management solution, now known as Pulse, to enhance its suite of airline solutions with advanced revenue optimization. Pulse assists airlines in tackling pricing challenges through competitor tracking and market analysis, compatible with any PSS, including Amadeus. Implementation is swift, completed in weeks. Pulse joins CitizenPlane's OS alongside Zenith PSS and Air Distribution, aligning with their air retailing vision, according to CEO Hadrien Musitelli.
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Bookboost Launches AI Agent at ITB Berlin 2026, Offering Personalized 24/7 Guest Service with Unified Data Integration

💻 Bookboost, at ITB Berlin 2026, launched its AI Agent integrated with their Customer Data Platform. Unlike standalone tools, it uses five years of hospitality data to offer 24/7 personalized guest services, understanding guest history, preferences, and context. It supports multi-language responses across major messaging platforms and resolves queries in about five seconds, saving hotel staff hours weekly. When human judgment is needed, it transfers conversations with full context to the hotel team.
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TProfile Appoints Former Der Touristik UK CEO Derek Jones as Non-Executive Director to Enhance Strategic Growth

📈 TProfile appoints Derek Jones as a non-executive director on its Board. Jones, chairman of ABTA LifeLine, has over 30 years in the travel industry, with previous roles as Board Director at TUI and CEO of Der Touristik UK. Tony Evans, CEO of TProfile, highlights Jones’ strategic support and oversight as TProfile aims to expand. Jones is also an ambassador for the Family Holiday Charity.
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