Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 114

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Bob W secures three new Munich properties…

🏨 Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has expanded its German portfolio with long-term leases for three properties in central Munich, adding 198 units and nearly 4,000 sqm. The deal includes converting two former hotels, H’Otello Schwabing and H’Otello Lehel, and the aparthotel H’Apato Schwabing into Bob W branded sites. This brings Bob W's total to 15 buildings in Germany and 18 in 10 countries. All properties will incorporate a digital front desk and self-service check-in. The leases were brokered by BNP Paribas Real Estate GmbH and Trustberg.

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The Advantage Travel Partnership welcomes…

🏖 The Travel Team, with 38 years in business and five employees, joined Advantage Travel Partnership, citing commercial and marketing support benefits. Director Liz Beaty has 30 years at the agency, while manager Helen Griffiths brings 20 years of experience. Advantage's Kelly Cookes announced over 50 new branches and £500 million in new member turnover this year, reflecting significant growth from various sectors in the travel industry.

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ATPI Group partners with Saudi travel agent…

🏨 ATPI Group, a global travel and events management company, partners with Saudi Arabia's Arjaa Travel to expand in the Middle East. Headquartered in Al Khobar, Arjaa Travel is part of Almajdouie Group from Damman. The partnership promises improved travel solutions, integrating services for strategic planning and analytics. This collaboration anticipates growth aligned with major events like the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and FIFA World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia.

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Kiwi.com customers now have access to…

🏢 European OTA Kiwi.com has partnered with Sunlight Air, a Philippines’ airline, to integrate direct booking of the airline's best fares on Kiwi.com. The collaboration aims to enhance visibility for Sunlight Air in markets without direct operations or advertisement investment. Kiwi.com’s CCO Golan Shaked emphasized improved choice and customer experience through the partnership. Sunlight Air’s CEO Ryna Brito-Garcia echoed a shared dedication to customer excellence and anticipation for global traveler outreach.

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Gen Z travellers drive Buy Now, Plan Later…

🏖 Fliggy's 2024 BNPL Travel Insight report shows a 20% increase in booking volume for BNPL travel products compared to the previous year. Generation Z accounts for nearly 25% of users. Over 45% of hotel package purchases through BNPL were new customers. Outbound tourism shares climbed by 10%, with hotel booking fulfillment rates for outbound travel jumping 70% year-on-year. Top BNPL destinations were Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, the Maldives, New Zealand, and Australia, with emerging destinations like Iceland and Kenya gaining popularity. Live streaming sales and KOL promotions on Fliggy increased by 70%, with 19 items exceeding RMB10 million in sales during the 2024 Double 11 festival.

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lastminute.com reveals first…

🏖️ Lastminute.com partners with fintech company Zilch to launch Zilch Travel, a platform for flexible travel bookings and payments. The partnership leverages lastminute.com's Dynamic Packages technology and connects to its API and incentive platform, Roiward. Users can earn 3% rewards on trips, with interest-free payment options over six weeks or three months. In 2023, UK consumers spent over £72 billion on overseas holidays. Zilch's Pay over 3 Months product has driven sales on its platform to over £3.6 billion and doubled its revenues for three consecutive years.

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FCM Travel appoints Martina Groenegres as…

🏢 FCM Travel appointed Martina Groenegres as the new managing director for Germany. Groenegres has nearly 30 years of experience in the travel industry, including positions at Lufthansa, Chairwoman of APJC Germany for IATA, and board memberships for SwissCham China and the German Chamber of Commerce in China. FCM operates in 95 countries and is known for personalized, technology-driven travel solutions. The appointment reflects FCM's strategic focus on Germany, with Groenegres expected to leverage her global experience to enhance services and drive growth.

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EasyJet brings in financial services and…

📌 Julie Chakraverty joins easyJet's board as a non-executive director on January 27. She brings 30 years of experience and holds positions at NCC Group, AJ Bell, and Starling Bank. Moni Mannings, the current non-executive director, will not seek re-election at the February 13 annual meeting. Sue Clark will take over as chair of the remuneration committee.

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Not Just Travel to offer consultants free…

📅 Not Just Travel invests £2.1 million to grant its 650+ consultants free access to TProfile's Quotation Tool. The tool, costing £1,000/year per consultant, enhances efficiency, client engagement, and conversion rates. Announced at the 2025 Annual Conference in Wolverhampton, the investment follows a successful trial and substantial improvements in conversion rates. The tool allows easy creation and sharing of travel proposals, boosting profitability and marking a long-term partnership with TProfile, aiming to become their biggest client.

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Nezasa reveals results of Tui partnership

🏖️ Tui Belgium, since partnering with Nezasa in 2021, reduced time-to-market for trips from one day to one hour. By the second year, they saw a 76% increase in itineraries, 65% increase in bookings, and 4% increase in average basket size. Belgium served as the pilot for the TripBuilder platform before expansion to the Netherlands, with France, Germany, and the UK expected within six months. The collaboration aimed to solve legacy system issues, meet demands for personalization, and improve digital integration.

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