Kate Harden-England1 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Outdoor accommodation platform Pitchup.com…

🏖 Pitchup.com, a leading online booking platform, surpassed £500 million in global bookings as of 2026, ranking 36th globally and 6th in Europe for OTAs. Valentine's weekend bookings rose 25% year-on-year. In January, South West England was the most affordable region at £57.14 per night. European demand surged with Portugal up 134% and Hungary and Germany up 70%. Shorter stays with a 4% decrease in duration and 5% decline in booking lead times highlight changing travel trends.

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Jet2 adds TUI Musement platform to power…

🗺 Jet2 partners with Musement to enhance travel experiences for customers on Jet2holidays or Jet2.com flights, offering excursions, activities, and attractions. Launching in 2026, availability will initially be for direct bookings, with independent travel agent access later. The partnership aims to boost earnings for agents and improve customer experiences, according to Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy. Musement CEO Peter Ulwahn highlights the strategic growth opportunity in the Tours & Activities market.

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Focus Travel Partnership appoints Omega…

📈 UK, 2026: Focus Travel Partnership appoints Francesco Deluca, Omega World Travel's EMEA regional director, to its Board. Deluca, boasting over 30 years of global corporate travel management experience, joins as a Non-Executive Director. The move aims to diversify expertise and reinforce innovation as Focus enters a growth phase. Focus chair, Adrian Parkes, anticipates Deluca's industry insights will enhance strategy. Deluca expresses enthusiasm for supporting Focus's community-driven model and mid-sized TMC leadership.

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Rail Europe grows distribution with Juniper…

🚄 Rail Europe has expanded its rail travel distribution through a new integration with Juniper Travel Technology. This single API integration grants Juniper's 550+ clients access to European rail. Agencies benefit from Rail Europe's commercial support and commission structure. CEO Björn Bender highlighted that this makes rail easier to sell, integrating it with flights and accommodations. The initiative removes technical and operational barriers for agencies and online travel agencies (OTAs).

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RMS strengthens leadership team to support…

📈 Nathan Reynolds has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at RMS, a global hospitality platform, leveraging his experience from MYOB Enterprise and RL Datix. Louise Lysaght joins as Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO) from Employment Hero, after five years at HotDoc. CEO Adam Seskis highlights their roles in scaling revenue and enhancing customer journeys as RMS expands globally across hotels, motels, and more.

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Qantas levels up API integration for NDC…

✈️ Navan upgraded its New Distribution Capability (NDC) integration with Qantas, using the latest NDC API version. The upgrade enhances Navan's platform, allowing exclusive fares and premium services for frequent travelers in Qantas's Premium NDC Programme. Currently, 70% of Qantas flights booked on Navan use the Premium NDC. This strengthens corporate travel offerings by providing a seamless booking experience, dynamic commission offers, and personalized fare options. Ash Howell, Qantas's EVP Americas, highlighted the benefits for mutual customers.

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Air Europa’s Travel Agency Portal now…

🛫 Retailaer expands Air Europa’s Travel Agency Portal to Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and the UK, adding to Spain. This expansion is part of Air Europa's NDC strategy, enabling agents to access flights, ancillaries, and third-party services through Retailaer's platform. Yago Casasnovas highlights agency access, while CEO Anders Lofgren cites rapid retail scaling. Powered by the Connect & Retail Distribution platform, it overcomes legacy PSS constraints, enhancing European travel retail distribution.

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Voice AI now integrated into blockchain…

💻 Chain4Travel and HoloLogix.AI, led by Ralf Usbeck and Salim Sahi, are integrating Voice AI into the Camino Network, enhancing the web3 travel ecosystem. This integration automates processes like booking through blockchain, ensuring efficient settlements with smart contracts. Every interaction is recorded, mapped, and billed using tokens. This collaboration showcases how blockchain can revolutionize daily operations in tourism, making them economically relevant and seamlessly integrated.

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TripStax invests in AI capabilities and new…

📈 TripStax has invested in its Analytics solution, enhancing AI data analysis and introducing custom dashboards and granular reporting. The platform now includes natural language processing, predictive analytics, and carbon analysis features to support sustainable travel and compliance with European and Californian climate laws. The updated solution offers a carbon budget feature and compliance tracking. The platform's dynamic web interface allows full brand customization, enabling users to make data-driven decisions for improved business outcomes.

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easyJet publishes 2026 travel trends which…

🗺️ Brits in 2026 are opting for longer short-haul flights, with a 12% rise in travel to Tunisia and increased interest in Georgia's Tblisi. 49% plan trips using VR and vlogs. 52% intend to explore new destinations, while 22% use translation technology. Astronomy tourism is trending, with an eclipse viewable from Spain on August 12. EasyJet reports a 21% rise in longer-leisure destination bookings. 28% choose trips based on TV or books, while padel's popularity boosts sports tourism in Spain.

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