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Travelsoft acquires Travolution for a…

📰 Europe’s leading B2B travel tech publication, Travolution, acquired by Travelsoft through Eventiz, its subsidiary. Celebrating 20 years next month, Travolution joins Eventiz to form Travelsoft's Media & Events division. This follows Eventiz's 2024 acquisition. The deal aims to leverage synergies in journalism and events. Travelsoft's broad infrastructure includes Orchestra, Atcore, Travel Compositor, and TravelgateX. Christian Sabbagh, Travelsoft CEO, emphasizes the integration aligns with their strategy of uniting technology, content, and community.
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Arbio secures funding to build Europe…

📈 Arbio raised $36 million in Series A funding, led by Eurazeo, with participation from OpenOcean, Atlantic Labs, and key angel investors. Founded by Constantin Schröder and Paul Bäumler, Arbio aims to revolutionize Europe's $20 billion vacation rental market by automating property management with AI. The platform optimizes operations, enhancing owner revenue and guest satisfaction. Arbio's expansion will target Europe's fragmented market with its AI-native operating system, benefiting millions of property owners and guests.
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As much as $117 billion in airline revenue…

🛫 Airlines and OTAs risk losing $117 billion in 2025 revenue due to outdated payment systems. A survey of over 1,000 travelers from the US, UK, Brazil, Spain, and Hong Kong shows 17% experience card declines. 13% switch to competitors, and 5% abandon purchases. 92% prioritize payment ease; 60% abandon bookings if preferred methods aren't available. Payment preferences vary: 71% of Brazilians use Pix, while over 40% in the US and UK prefer PayPal.
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Guest Post: Travel brands that delay AI…

💻 Forge Holiday Group has prioritized AI adoption across its UK travel brands like Sykes Holiday Cottages. AI enhancements have led to a 50% reduction in after-call work through tools like call transcription, while the WhatsApp chatbot handles 30% of inquiries. AI-driven lead generation tools accelerate the sales cycle, and image rejection rates have dropped from 70% to 15%. Property description output increased by 60%. Travel brands must integrate AI swiftly or risk falling behind.
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Expedia rolls out new suite of AI tools

🛫 Expedia Group launched AI and machine learning tools on March 2025. Smart Trip AI offers hotel and activity recommendations globally. The Lodging Sponsored Listings API allows B2B partners to monetize traffic, while the Merchandising API, in beta, aids hoteliers in product promotion. The Typehead API suggests options during searches. With over 350 AI models integrated, Expedia aims to enhance speed, scale, and personalization for partners, according to Alfonso Paredes and Karen Bolda.
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World Travel, Inc. expands partnership with…

🛫 US travel management company World Travel, Inc. (WTI) expanded its strategic partnership with Sabre in 2024. The multi-year agreement has WTI exclusively using the SabreMosaic travel marketplace for all travel content. This move streamlines processes, eliminates fragmentation, and supports WTI's 10% year-on-year growth. SabreMosaic offers automation, AI-driven recommendations, and broader access to air, lodging, rail, and car content, improving productivity and reducing operating costs, enhancing experiences for corporate clients worldwide.
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Booking.com launches agentic AI tools

💻 Booking.com has unveiled AI innovations like Smart Messenger and Auto-Reply to enhance partner-guest communication. These tools, leveraging reservation data, provide instant, relevant responses, boosting partner satisfaction by 73%. The AI Trip Support and Voice Support offer 24/7 assistance and verbal query handling, while AI Rental Helper and Flight Search Summaries aid in car rentals and air travel. A new ChatGPT app enables browsing and booking, reflecting Booking.com's commitment to personalization and seamless travel experiences.
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Corporate demand driving growth in serviced…

🏢 Corporate demand is predicted to double the global serviced apartment sector size by 2033. The 2025 GSAIR forecasts the sector's worth at £183.6 billion globally by 2030. The UK market is projected to hit £6.52 billion by 2033, with a corporate growth rate of 8.8%. Investor interest rose to 27% in 2025 from 24% in 2024. Gen Z's maturation boosts digital-first serviced apartment demand, while AI and sustainability gain focus. Key discussions occurred at Citadines, London.
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TravelPerk expands distribution agreement…

✈️ TravelPerk has expanded its agreement with Amadeus, enhancing its NDC capabilities to cover 25 airlines. This move aims to provide 10,000 global customers access to comprehensive travel content, featuring air, hotel, mobility, and transfer services. The collaboration emphasizes innovation and a customer-first approach, combining advanced technology with personalized service to enhance business travel. Kristina Geier and Guillaume Pamelard highlight the partnership's focus on creating a simplified, connected travel ecosystem.
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