Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 29

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Just 10% of travel buyers currently trust…

🚀 Just 10% of travel buyers currently trust AI for booking support, with only 10% using AI for dynamic pricing insights, and 30% planning to adopt it within 12 months. 25% want AI to automate tasks, while 23% seek real-time travel updates. Steve Clagg emphasizes AI's role in reducing manual work and improving efficiency. The inaugural Business Travel Show America is set for 15-16 October at Javits Center, New York, featuring over 100 exhibitors.

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IRIS rolls out mobile food and drink…

📱 London’s The Ned saw a 16% revenue boost in Q1 after launching a new IRIS mobile ordering app. Set in the former Midlands Bank building, the app allows guests to order room service via QR codes, cutting wait times by up to 10 minutes and improving order accuracy to nearly 100%. Orders are primarily app-based, easing pressure on staff. The venue, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1924, features 12 restaurants, 17 bars, and 250 rooms.

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Dubai’s low-cost carrier Flydubai teams up…

✈️ FlyDubai, a Dubai-based carrier with a network covering over 135 destinations in 57 countries, is adopting Accelya's NDC solution to enhance its distribution and retailing capabilities. Announced at the T2RL Engage event, this partnership marks a significant milestone in FlyDubai's digital transformation. The collaboration aims to offer rich content, dynamic offers, and improved personalization across channels. Accelya leads in NDC implementation, managing over 50% of global NDC volumes with its FLX ONE platform.

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Dida bolsters team to spearhead global…

📰 Shenzhen, 23rd September 2025, Dida Holdings appointed Daryl Lee, former WebBeds CEO, as Group CEO effective 5 October 2025. Dida, established in 2012 by Rikin Wu, is a leading B2B travel distribution platform in Asia-Pacific. Lee's appointment aims to strengthen Dida's position as a premier global travel tech gateway. Dida's portfolio includes Dida Hotels, Flights, Go, and Experiences, enhancing travel globally with AI, automation, and digital connectivity. Lee aims to expand Dida's AI-driven solutions and global distribution network.

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Brown Hotels eyes international growth with…

📈 SAS company IDeaS partners with Brown Hotels to implement the G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across properties in Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and Croatia. Since deployment, Brown Hotels reports improved forecast accuracy and room optimization, with a significant revenue uplift. The implementation process included online training and live virtual sessions, aiding in a smooth transition. The system allows Brown Hotels to base rates on demand forecasts, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

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CMAC Group welcomes new Director of Group…

🚀 Paul Wardle appointed as Director of Group Operations at CMAC Group. With nearly a decade of experience managing teams and projects in the North West, he will lead UK and EU operations centers, ensuring 24/7 service delivery. CMAC, a tech-driven transportation and disruption management company, partners with leading airlines and travel firms. Wardle aims to enhance operational resilience and service quality as CMAC expands domestically and internationally.

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Apaleo makes agentic AI more practical for…

📱 Apaleo launches the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server in 2025, transforming AI agent deployment in hospitality. The MCP Server standardizes AI interactions across hotel systems, reducing custom coding and enabling faster automation. Apaleo collaborates with hoteliers like citizenM, which has 37 hotels globally, to co-create AI solutions. The initiative promises improved scalability and operational efficiency. The MCP Server follows Apaleo's earlier launch of the Agent Hub, marking a significant innovation in hospitality tech.

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Direct Travel acquires partner ATPI

📅 Direct Travel Inc has acquired ATPI, creating one of the world's largest travel management companies with over $6 billion in annual revenue. This merger aims to enhance international rollout of Avenir Travel Edition, a real-time intelligence platform. Direct Travel CEO Christal Bemont highlights the strategic fit, enhancing service delivery at scale. ATPI CEO Ian Sinderson emphasizes the shared vision for innovative global travel management, combining specialized services and technology to rival mega-agencies.

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Data Appeal and Mabrian become European…

📈 Data Appeal and Mabrian have partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC) to provide quarterly sustainability insights and tourism data to Europe's 36 national tourism organizations (NTOs). Founded in 1948, the ETC aims to enhance sustainable tourism in Europe. Data Appeal offers metrics on sustainability, while Mabrian supplies data on travel interests, security, and demand. This partnership helps NTOs make informed decisions and improve destination management through ETC's various communication platforms.

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Business travel consortium says Gatwick…

✈️ Gatwick Airport's £2.2 billion second runway was confirmed by transport secretary Heidi Alexander. Focus Travel Partnership criticized this as "too little too late" for the £20 billion business travel sector, which supports 230,000 jobs. Despite an added 100,000 flights annually, UK flights could reach 3 million by 2030 from 1.9 million in 2023, pressuring NATS. Focus Travel's £1.3 billion annual business travel calls for more aggressive post-Brexit transport policies.

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