Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 33

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GO7 unlocks two-way interlining for…

✈️ Partners of GO7 can now activate reciprocal interlining with 300+ carriers globally through FLEXFLIGHT. FLEXFLIGHT recently joined IATA’s Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement (MITA), simplifying airline cooperation. This allows access to 190+ markets worldwide by signing a one-page MITA concurrence via IATA's portal. Peer Winter from GO7 highlights the streamlined process enhances connectivity and revenue. FLEXFLIGHT, a W2-coded carrier, recently achieved IOSA certification and full IATA membership, reinforcing its global aviation standards.

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PKFARE joins forces with Argentine airline,…

📩 PKFARE partners with Argentina's Flybondi, a leading low-cost carrier, to offer exclusive rates via its API to over 2,000 distribution partners. Flybondi can now extend its reach to key markets in LATAM, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Intra-regional travel in 2025 has increased by 10.2%, with Flybondi's routes covering Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. PKFARE has direct connections with over 40 airlines, enhancing competitive fares and broadening travel options globally.

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Sponsored Post: How APIs can help your…

✈️ RateHawk has doubled its API network over the past year, now partnering with more than 1,200 companies globally, including OTAs and TMCs. Their API provides access to hotel inventory from 330 suppliers and 220,000 direct contracts. 🤝 Partnering with Vibe and Paximum, RateHawk facilitates easy integration through 130 tech platforms and offers 24/7 multilingual support. Tailored support with flexible pricing enhances scalability, enabling efficient operations in the travel industry.

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Not In The Guidebooks partnership with…

🌎 Experiential travel company Not In The Guidebooks (NITGB) partners with TProfile to streamline booking processes for agents. The integration allows for instant access to itineraries, CRM management, and live analytics, enhancing customer satisfaction. TProfile collaborates with over 70 travel brands across the UK, US, Canada, and Ireland. Debbie Sowden from NITGB highlights reduced admin tasks, while Bhavneeta Taylor of TProfile emphasizes improved proposal delivery. This collaboration supports experience-focused travel needs.

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Biometric experience at Perth Airport…

💻 Perth Airport, in collaboration with Amadeus, is implementing Australia's first fully-automated departure process using advanced biometric technology. Initiated in 2015, this upgrade features 95 self-service check-in kiosks and replaces nearly 40 traditional counters with bag drop units. Since 2022, biometrics have been trialed, enabling travelers to check in and board using face scans instead of passports. This technology enhances efficiency and supports airport growth, catering to more passengers without expanding physical space.

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Air India deploys SITA technology to reduce…

✈️ Air India deploys SITA’s OptiFlight and eWAS technologies to cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tons annually. These tools optimize flight phases and provide real-time weather updates, enhancing efficiency and safety. Currently active on Air India's Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets, the technology will expand to their widebody fleet. The initiative aligns with Air India’s modernization strategy, addressing sustainability and operational efficiency amid industry pressures.

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AI tipped to drive biggest changes in…

🚀 Aerospace manufacturers project AI to drive major changes by 2035, with 38% highlighting real-time decision-making. Tata Consultancy Services’ Future-Ready Skies Study 2025 involved 323 executives from North America and Europe. By 2030, the aerospace market may exceed $1 trillion, with MRO reaching $137 billion. Despite AI advancements, 60% of production will still involve humans. Only 2% foresee fully autonomous MRO processes by 2030, while 70% of AAM firms develop commercial platforms. Certification of eVTOL is anticipated soon.

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Hays Travel adds AI leader Mohsen…

🗺 The UK's largest travel agent, Hays Travel, will welcome Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour, chief AI officer at Kingfisher Group, to its board as a non-executive director in October. His expertise in AI will guide the agency's future use of data and technology. Dr. Ghasempour's role follows his success in leading AI and ML at Kingfisher. Hays Travel's Dame Irene Hays emphasized the importance of his contribution as the third non-executive director.

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Travelin.Ai brings SabreMosaic content,…

🗺 Global travel tech company Sabre partners with Travelin.Ai to enhance booking experiences. Sabre's Lodging AI, analyzing properties and preferences, boosts hotel bookings by up to 14%. The collaboration targets a $1 trillion market, enhancing revenue and duty of care. Travelin.Ai's platform blends business and leisure bookings, offering quick onboarding and split-payment tech. The launch spans the UK, Nordics, US, Australia, and Germany, strengthening TMCs' commercial success.

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TravelPerk hires Nikita Miller as Chief…

💰 Nikita Miller joins TravelPerk as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and support North American expansion, leveraging her 10+ years of product leadership experience. TravelPerk, the fastest-growing travel platform with a 72% gross margin and 50% year-to-date revenue growth, also promoted Robin Smith to Chief Technology Officer. The company enhances its AI-driven travel and spend platform, aiming to set a new industry standard.

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