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Bedsonline launches new loyalty programme

💸 Bedsonline, of the HBX Group, launches Bedsonline Rewards to replace Star Rewards in some markets. New tier-based loyalty program offers points for purchases, with a 2,000-point bonus for new agents. Tiers from Bronze level provide escalating benefits. Redeemable rewards include Amazon and other vouchers or Bedsonline vouchers. Initial rollout in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, with Europe to follow soon. Bertrand Sava, managing director, emphasizes flexibility and value for agents' personal and professional benefits.
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Global telehealth platform Doctorsa comes…

🏥 Global telehealth platform Doctorsa launched in the UK, providing urgent care services to travelers and residents, particularly outside typical surgery hours. Founded in Italy, Doctorsa expanded internationally in early 2024, now active in 33 countries with 500 doctors, servicing over 100,000 users. The platform responds to international travel's healthcare demand, with 1.4 billion traveling annually and 10% requiring healthcare. The UK, attracting 37 million tourists in 2023 and being the seventh most visited country, now benefits from Doctorsa's network of 10 local doctors, aiming to double by year's end. Top Doctorsa doctors earn up to €20,000 monthly, in a €40 billion online urgent care market.
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Amadeus reveals 2025’s travel trends

📅 Amadeus, in collaboration with Globetrender, released a 2025 Travel Trends report predicting global travel evolution. Key insights include a nostalgia-driven rise in caravan and camping holidays, with Eurocamp bookings peaking in 2024, and Club Getaway's adult segment revenue increasing by 9% in 2024. Air travel customization will advance with tailored in-flight entertainment and potential VR experiences. Hotels are transforming into destinations, like Reverb Hamburg and Marriott's Edition Lake Como opening in 2025. Asia expects a tourist surge with China's visa policies and popular media driving interest. Amadeus data shows a 66% increase in outbound travel from Chengdu from 2016 to 2023. Solo leisure travel bookings grew by 15.6% in 2023, with a 9.2% uptick in 2024. The report foresees a shift towards authentic group and solo travel experiences.
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Nezasa unveils new eSIM offering with…

📱 Hubby eSIM partners with Nezasa, providing travelers eSIMs via Nezasa's API for either free or as a paid upsell. Integration offers a white-label eSim environment, potentially raising NPS by 15% due to 92% of users reporting better travel experiences. Thijs van de Wijk, CEO of Hubby eSIM, emphasizes experience-focused travel for the next decade, while Nezasa's CEO, Manuel Hilty, cites the strategic partnership's value in enhancing customer relations.
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Zenmer launches multi-lingual AI travel…

🛫 Zenmer launched the multi-lingual Gen AI travel assistant, Zenia, aimed at revolutionizing business travel. Zenia, embedded into Zenmer's core products like the OBT and Mid-office system, allows business travelers and agents to interact in several languages, quote, and book through email and soon on WhatsApp, Slack, and Teams. The assistant offers pre-trip, on-trip, and post-trip support, considering the traveler's profile, preferences, and organizational policies for tailored recommendations. Zenmer's CEO, Nikunj Agrawal, emphasizes Zenia's personalized and efficient service, with beta trials showing promising feedback from TMC customers.
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First-of-its-kind Kids Hospitality Report…

🏖 67% of travel ideas are influenced by children, with family travel making up 30% of global outbound tourism. The Kids Hospitality Report by Wanderland London, in partnership with Data Think Lab and Kids Know Best, reveals insights into children's impact on travel planning. In 2024, family accommodation searches increased by 8%, 85% of parents are likely to travel with children, and hotels with family amenities saw a 12% revenue boost. Families tend to stay longer, spend more at hotels, and 65% prefer city vacations. Parents are 77% influenced by their kids' vacation preferences, and 85% consider their teens' happiness as a key vacation decision factor.
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Adam McKnight joins Gekko Group as Director…

📈 Gekko Group, Europe's Travel Tech leader under Accor Group, appoints Adam McKnight as Director of International Growth, reporting to CEO Fabrice Perdoncini. McKnight has over 15 years in B2B travel, including TBO/Bookabed, Hotelbeds, and A2B Transfers/Resorthoppa. His role focuses on market penetration and adapting offerings to local needs in international markets such as Asia-Pacific, the US, and South America. Gekko aims to double its turnover in three years, investing in AI, new websites, and API solutions to expand its technological edge.
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The Trip Boutique AI unveils new Amadeus deal

🏖️ The Trip Boutique AI, launched in October 2023, secured a global commercial partnership with Amadeus. This partnership will enrich Amadeus’ solutions, extending personalized travel experiences to its vast network of travel sellers. Integration of Amadeus' products into The Trip Boutique AI’s platform is planned for 2025, aiming to enhance service quality and create new revenue streams by leveraging AI-powered tools for personalized travel recommendations with real-time data.
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WeRoad releases Winter Travel Report with…

🏖️ WeRoad is set to take 30,000 travellers on trips from December 1st to January 15th across destinations like Morocco, the Nordics, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the USA, with an average trip duration of eight days. Spending is up by 18%, with 73% of travellers choosing long-haul destinations. UK travellers favour cold Nordic regions for experiences like viewing the Northern Lights, as bookings show early planning with expanded booking windows. Non-traditional destinations like the Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, and India are also gaining popularity.
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