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Kate Harden-England

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Online Travel UK reveals policy focus for…

📍 Online Travel UK (OTUK), with members including Booking.com, Skyscanner, On the Beach, and Trainline, aims to support consumer-centric travel and UK economic growth. OTUK's policy focus areas are consumer protection, choice, and advocating for fair and competitive digital markets. The group, consisting of eleven OTAs, metasearch platforms, and rail ticketing sites, is engaging with stakeholders to shape travel's future and urging the new UK government to adopt innovative digital market competition rules.
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W Sydney ups its guest experience with IRIS…

🏨 W Sydney, a five-star hotel at Darling Harbour, collaborates with IRIS for a digital guest experience app. The technology enhanced guest satisfaction and operational efficiency, leading to increased room service orders and ancillary revenue in the first 6 months. W Sydney's B&F director Anand Prabeer acknowledges the app as a game-changer for the hotel's service and revenue generation. IRIS' VP of sales and marketing, Graham Rushin, expresses enthusiasm about the partnership and ongoing efforts to meet guest expectations for efficient service.
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Breezeway research reveals property…

📱 Breezeway's study found property managers using 'Gap Night Messaging' book an extra 6.6 nights monthly, earning $3,682.43 more in revenue. The platform surveyed 350 clients worldwide, addressing the issue of unbooked 'gap nights' to optimize occupancy and revenue. Jeremy Gall, Breezeway's CEO, highlights the synergy of technology and hospitality in reducing operational burdens and increasing bookings.
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Finnair signs Travelport distribution…

✈ Travelport, a travel technology firm, has struck a deal with Finnair, the national flag carrier of Finland, to offer multi-source content including New Distribution Capability (NDC) and traditional content through the Travelport+ platform. Finnair's Vice President Jenni Suomela emphasizes the aim to provide value and improved experiences for travelers. Damian Hickey of Travelport highlights the commitment to retail-ready content for agencies, ensuring efficient travel retailing.
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AXA strengthens Trip.com global partnership…

🛫 AXA Hong Kong & Macau partners with Trip.com to launch Trip.com Travel Smart, offering three insurance plans covering medical expenses up to HKD 1.5 million, personal liability up to HKD 2 million, along with baggage, delays, and cancellations. Policies are manageable via AXA’s Emma app, enhancing travellers’ peace of mind and providing a seamless experience. Customers can earn Trip Coins for purchases on the Trip.com platform.
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Fausto Maglia becomes The Data Appeal…

📈 Fausto Maglia appointed as Chief Operating Officer at The Data Appeal Company, an Almawave Group firm. Previously, Maglia expanded the team at Casvo, transitioned the company to a marketplace model, and managed a large user base at Dixons Carphone in London. With an MBA and a Master's in Communication and Marketing, he brings technical and business expertise to drive strategic planning and operational improvements, aligning with The Data Appeal Company's 10th anniversary.
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Malaysia Airlines’s NDC content and…

🌍 Travelport, the travel technology specialist, partners with Malaysia Airlines to provide NDC content in the Travelport+ marketplace. Agencies in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK gain early access, with more countries to follow. The solution allows full servicing of NDC bookings, including modifications and cancellations. Dersenish Aresandiran of MAG highlights the seamless integration for agencies, while Jason Clarke of Travelport emphasizes the retail-ready dynamic fares and ease of managing NDC and traditional content.
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Mews welcomes FinTech leader Michael…

📱 Hospitality cloud specialist Mews names Michael Coscetta as president, previously chief revenue officer at Paxos and involved in Compass's 2021 IPO scaling revenues to $2B. Coscetta's role at Mews includes overseeing marketing, commercial, and customer success teams, based in Miami. CEO Matt Welle emphasizes Coscetta's experience in scaling businesses. Mews recently acquired HS3 Hotelsoftware and closed a $110 million funding round in March, marking significant company growth.
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Spotnana leverages Thrust Carbon for…

📍 Spotnana's platform offers corporations a global view of their travel program's carbon emissions for all modes of travel, leveraging Thrust Carbon's methodology. Thrust Carbon recently became the only company assured to ISO's 14083 standard. Spotnana's unified platform facilitates the inclusion of Thrust Carbon's data in both online and offline booking for TMCs. Real-time booking data is streamed to Thrust Carbon for analytics and reporting. Mark Corbett, founder of Thrust Carbon, highlights the partnership's aim to achieve net zero in travel. Spotnana and Thrust Carbon are collaborating on innovations for sustainable travel management.
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