Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

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Loveholidays hosts first Partner…

🏨 More than 300 partners attended loveholidays' inaugural Partner Appreciation Awards at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London. The event unveiled the Most Loved Hotel Awards, based on 215,000 reviews over 12 months. Over 1,000 hotels in 40 destinations were honored as Most Loved in Destination, and 275 hotels received the Most Loved Worldwide accolade, achieving a 4.5/5 customer rating. Special Recognition Awards were presented to 38 partners. Enhanced visibility on loveholidays' platform will benefit award-winning properties.

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Vibe extends partnership with Sabre

🗺️ Travel agencies using Vibe can now book and manage NDC offers through Sabre's extended partnership. Sabre provides access to 38 NDC airlines, two million accommodation options, and fares from 150 low-cost carriers. Vibe will also adopt Sabre's MultiTicket solution, which identifies the lowest fares by combining two one-way flights. This collaboration streamlines travel booking processes, saving agencies time and costs while offering tailored, cost-effective itineraries.

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Expian develops new ticketing solution

📅 Expian developed a web-based ticketing solution for large-scale operators, enabling platform creation in months instead of years. Traditional rollouts took years; Expian implemented a booking platform for P&O Ferries in six months, setting an industry record. The platform included upgrades, food, transfers, cabins, and pet options. Chief Executive Yiannis Maglaras highlighted that delays in digital transformation cost operators financially and operationally. Kenneth Rasmussen praised the alignment with P&O's business needs.

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Apaleo appoints new director of people and…

📈 Apaleo bolsters leadership with Leonie Häsler as Director of People and Culture, and Andre Klan as CFO. In 2025, they launched the Agent Hub and MCP Server, with plans for DACH, UK, and France expansion in 2026. Raised €20 million in 2024, now headquartered in central Munich. CEO Uli Pillau emphasizes leveraging Häsler’s and Klan's SaaS and hospitality expertise for sustainable global growth.

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Westminster Abbey launches booking portal…

🏛 Westminster Abbey launches its first group booking portal for travel operators and Blue Badge Tourist Guides, allowing easier pre-booking of discounted tickets with guaranteed timed entry. This change prepares for the upcoming King Charles III Sacristy. Group tickets cost £29 for adults, £25 for seniors/students, and £12 for children (6-17 years). The Abbey, hosting over a million visitors annually, has been a key historical site since 1066, housing tombs of figures like Charles Dickens and Isaac Newton.

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Riviera Travel unveils AI tool ‘made by…

💻 Riviera Travel, a UK-based cruise and tour operator, launched RIVA AI on 12 November 2025. This digital assistant, integrated into the Riviera Explorer portal, is designed to aid travel agents with tasks like handling inquiries and creating social media content. RIVA AI provides 24/7 access, reducing admin time and helping agents sell smarter and market faster. Developed with agent feedback, it's aimed to enhance efficiency and trade support. A rollout in Ireland is planned soon.

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Stay22 bolsters leadership ahead of growth…

🏢 Stay22, headquartered in Montreal, is enhancing its executive team as it targets growth. Fabien Loupy joins as CTO, while Louis-Charles Genest is appointed CFO. The company, co-founded by Hamad Al-Khabbaz in 2016, recently surpassed $1 billion in annual transactions and is expanding beyond the travel sector. With new offices, Stay22 plans to accommodate more than 100 employees by year-end 2025. The company aims to leverage operational excellence for further innovation and revenue opportunities.

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Guest Post: How AI can accelerate airlines’…

🛩 Airlines are advancing in New Distribution Capabilities (66%), but only 27% have progressed in Offer and Order transformation, despite 72% seeing it as strategically important. AI aids by optimizing pricing and automating services, delivering up to 6% revenue uplift and cutting onboarding time by 85%. The shift to Offer Order Settle Deliver (OOSD) is crucial for modern retailing, offering a smoother journey for passengers and higher conversion rates for airlines.

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Exclusive first look: Navitaire unveils…

This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Last month, at its annual customer conference, Navitaire, debuted first looks for its airline customers of its…

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RateGain finalises Sojern acquisition

✈️ RateGain finalizes acquisition of Sojern, integrating their AI-powered travel tech solutions. Serving 13,000 customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, this union strengthens their market position. The combined platform enhances marketing, distribution, and revenue strategies, leveraging AI for precision targeting and engagement. Bhanu Chopra highlights the strategic global expansion; Mark Rabe sees it as a growth catalyst. Focus: innovation, customer outcomes, and a future-ready travel platform.

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