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Kate Harden-England1

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Yuno and Meili join forces to improve…

💰 Payment orchestrator Yuno has partnered with mobility company Meili to transform payment infrastructure in the airline industry. The partnership aims to provide airlines with a unified payment platform offering over 300 payment methods globally, one-click checkout, AI-enabled smart routing, and anti-fraud tools. Major airlines such as Avianca and Viva Aerobus have already adopted Yuno's solutions. The collaboration promises to enhance efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction in airline payment processes.
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AirHelp unveils the ‘best’ and the ‘worst’…

✈ AirHelp, a travel tech company, published the first half of its 2024 AirHelp Score, ranking 239 airports from 69 countries based on over 17,550 passenger ratings. Bergen Flesland Airport in Norway ranked 25th globally with 8.07 points, followed by Bodø Airport with 8.06 points. Leeds Bradford Airport was the highest-ranked UK airport at 69th. European airports struggled, with only eight in the top 50. Doha Hamad Airport leads worldwide with 8.52 points. Large airports like Detroit Metropolitan excelled with 8.20 points, while Belém Val-de-Cans led smaller airports with 8.26 points. Gatwick scored low at 6.53 points.
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Juniper Travel Technology continues to grow…

✈ Juniper Travel Technology acquired Lleego, a flight management and booking software firm. The acquisition strengthens Juniper's portfolio, allowing for the creation of Juniper Flights by Lleego. This move promises expanded market opportunities and a more comprehensive flight distribution platform for travel agencies and tour operators. CEOs Juan Mateos and Jaime Sastre emphasize innovation and market leadership, while Aurelio Pérez looks forward to growth and expansion through this partnership.
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Flight-free start-up Byway bags £5M in…

📍 Flight-free travel tech start-up Byway raised £5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, led by Heartcore Capital and with contributions from Eka Ventures and returning Byway angels. The funds will fuel team expansion, entry into new markets, and development of Byway's JourneyAI, the world’s first 100% flight-free holiday planner. Byway, riding the wave of sustainable travel demand, plans to enrich holidays by making journeys integral to the experience. Upcoming months will see new tech, product, finance, business development, and customer support roles launching. CEO Cat Jones expresses delight at investor enthusiasm for flight-free travel's future.
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AI-powered start-up Bigfoot aims to…

🏡 Former Airbnb employees launched Bigfoot, an AI-driven local discovery platform that uses Gen AI, user content, and 50+ data sources to offer personalized weekend plans in 160 cities. Bigfoot's "Littlefoot" provides curated, top-rated local recommendations via text, with over 120,000 activities accessible. Co-founder Alex Ward emphasized Bigfoot's unique local focus, aiming to eliminate planning monotony. The platform features multiple Large Language Models from Open AI, Anthropic, and Perplexity, and plans to integrate with Spotify and Google Maps for enhanced recommendations.
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STR property management software firm…

💻 Avantio, a short-term rental property management software company, appoints Mohit Jagawat as head of innovation and Sandra Álvarez Mollá as head of customer care. Jagawat, previously with OYO Vacation Homes and De Vere hotels, will focus on product strategy, team building, and implementing AI and data in decision-making. Álvarez Mollá, formerly with Happydonia, Zendesk, and Wix, will enhance customer success with technology and AI. Avantio aims to incorporate human-focused technology to drive client growth and maintain its values of collaboration and forward-thinking.
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Bob W exchanges contracts for its first…

🌏 Hospitality provider Bob W is launching its first Austrian property in Vienna, a 67-unit serviced apartment building, following a long-term lease agreement with developer Peter Pilz & Partner Projektentwicklungs GmbH. The 2,000 sq m property is located on Heiligenstädter Straße and set to open in 2025, increasing Bob W's European presence to 18 cities. Located near a 30,000 sq m life science hub, a 170,000 sqm corporate center, a large health clinic, and two universities, it aims to serve tourists, digital nomads, and business travelers with a tech-led accommodation experience. Construction for the new site is already underway.
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Travelgenix adds Darina Holidays as Premium…

🏖️ Travelgenix integrates Darina Holidays as a premium supplier, offering Travelgenix clients access to DMC services in UAE, Qatar, and Oman via API. This partnership enables travel agents to deliver better service, particularly for popular British travel market destinations like Dubai. CEO Andy Speight highlights the enhancement for tour operators and travel agents, and anticipates client benefits from the enhanced booking capabilities.
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Amex GBT publishes 2024-25 Ground Monitor…

🚗 American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) released “Ground Monitor 2024-2025,” forecasting car rental rates in key business destinations. The sector is stabilizing after over three years of volatility, with moderate price rises expected in the next 12 months. The report covers 12 countries, examines price drivers, corporate car programs, and the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and smaller cars for emissions reduction. It also explores AI in fleet management. Price rise forecasts include 5% in Germany, 6% in the UK, and an average 4% in Australia, with up to a 15% drop for larger vehicles in France. Paris plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030. Full report available for download.
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