Ronan Daniel1 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

2 min

Tripmasters focuses on customisable…

🌍 Tripmasters, founded in 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland, is enhancing its custom travel packages to support multi-destination journeys across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company combines technology and human expertise, offering simplified, customizable itineraries. Travellers start with a robust “itinerary skeleton” and can personalize their trips with flexible planning tools. Human agents review itineraries for feasibility and risk. This approach caters to the growing demand for alternatives to standard group tours.

2 min

Airbnb rolls out its ‘Reserve Now, Pay…

💳 Airbnb globally rolls out its "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature, allowing bookings without upfront payment for eligible listings with flexible or moderate cancellation policies. Initially launched in the U.S., it saw over 70% adoption in Q4 2025. Free cancellation is available up to five days before arrival with moderate policies. A Focaldata survey shows 60% of U.S. travellers value flexible payment, crucial as Airbnb eyes the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

WebBeds and On the Beach announce a…

🌎 WebBeds partners with UK travel agent On the Beach to broaden hotel distribution across Europe, Mediterranean, and city destinations, offering access to over 500,000 properties. Announced in January 2026, this strategic move enhances UK leisure travel options. Previously, WebBeds inked a similar deal with Jet2holidays, emphasizing its role as a global marketplace connecting accommodation providers with travel sellers. Through advanced technology, WebBeds supports On the Beach’s growth, expanding customer choices for beach and city holidays.

Radisson connects its EMMA CRS to Amadeus…

💻 Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus are enhancing hotel distribution through a direct API connection between Radisson's EMMA system and the Amadeus Travel Platform. This modern integration offers real-time updates, enriching the booking experience with accurate rates, availability, and hotel content. Amadeus uses AI for data consistency, aiming for a streamlined, reusable connection that benefits travel sellers globally by ensuring instant updates. This alignment reflects the industry's move towards open APIs, richer content, and standardization.

2 min

LuxGroup launches luxtraveldmc.asia and…

📅 Vietnam’s LuxGroup will launch luxtraveldmc.asia at ITB Berlin 2026. This B2B platform focuses on travel advisors, tour operators, and wholesalers, aiming for global sales expansion. The site offers resources in five languages and covers Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and emerging Asian markets. It emphasizes sustainability, offering Green Education Tours. LuxGroup targets B2B growth in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Portuguese-speaking regions, alongside promoting Saigon River cruising with Amiral Cruises.

Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip join forces for…

🛫 Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip plan to launch the first end-to-end agentic AI travel experience in Q2 2026, starting with flights. Users will seamlessly plan, book, and pay using natural language on the Mindtrip platform, with PayPal handling payments and identity verification. Sabre supports the system with access to over 420 airlines and 2 million lodgings. This innovative approach aims to simplify the fragmented travel booking process, emphasizing conversational commerce.

2 min

Travel Compositor launches Dante: A new…

💻 Travel Compositor, based in Spain, announces Dante, an AI tech that converts contracts into sellable products in seconds. Part of Travelsoft, the tool targets tour operators and travel agencies, reducing processing times and errors. Initially for 'Closed Tours,' it automates contract data entry to enhance efficiency and reduce staffing needs. Future plans include extending Dante to Accommodation, Activities, and more. This aligns with Travel Compositor's AI strategy to boost productivity and growth.

3 min

Naboo raises $70M to build global…

🚀 Naboo secured $70 million in Series B funding, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, to expand in the US and enhance its AI-powered platform. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Paris, the company has grown rapidly, with hubs in New York and Montreal. Naboo, which raised €100 million over three years, plans to launch an AI booking agent and corporate payment card. With 180 employees, it partners with giants like Google and Coca-Cola in an $870 billion market.

2 min

Space tourism: a $19.12 billion market by 2032

🚀 Stratview Research predicts space tourism will accelerate, hitting USD 19.12 billion by 2032, up from USD 1.05 billion in 2024. North America leads due to a mature aerospace ecosystem. Key players include Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX. Sub-orbital and orbital flights will grow, with orbital expected to expand fastest. Influences include media and high-net-worth individuals. Blue Origin paused flights in 2026, but forecasts remain positive, with projections of USD 20.1 billion in 2033 and USD 62.1 billion by 2036.

2 min

HBX and Dida forge seven-year partnership

🛠️ HBX Group and China's Dida finalized a strategic seven-year agreement, prioritizing HBX as a key supply partner within Dida's ecosystem. The partnership, focusing on Asia, leverages AI-led channels for global travel distribution. Dida, China's top distribution company, integrates HBX’s inventory, enhancing recommendation engines. The alliance emphasizes long-term AI alignment, aiming to automate discovery, pricing, and fulfillment processes. HBX operates globally, while Dida, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Shenzhen.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.