Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 49

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TravCorp Holdings brings a specialist…

🌎 TravCorp Holdings Ltd has acquired Specialist Holidays Group from Travelopia, adding Citalia, American Holidays, and Sovereign Luxury Travel to its portfolio. Led by Helen Adamson, who remains as Managing Director, this acquisition is backed by BGF and aims to enhance TravCorp's growth strategy under CEO Andy Freeth and Chair Andrew Botterill. The acquisition strengthens TravCorp's reputation for customer-centered service and destination knowledge.

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TerraPay and XanderPay launch payment model…

💳 TerraPay and XanderPay partnered to simplify international hotel payments. Hotels can now centralize operations on a single platform, reducing costs and improving cash flow management. This collaboration empowers hoteliers with control over collection, settlement, and reconciliation processes, optimizing financial operations and unlocking growth in the digital tourism economy. The partnership shifts payment strategies to centralised models, reducing reliance on traditional systems like SWIFT, and enhancing guest-centric payments for seamless experiences in the hospitality sector.

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North Africa top choice for affordable…

🌍 Tunisia offers the most affordable all-inclusive holidays for couples at £123pppn, followed by Morocco at £138pppn and Egypt at £143pppn. For families, Morocco leads with £81pppn, with Tunisia close behind at £88pppn. These North African destinations, including Albania and Bulgaria, provide budget-friendly options with short flights from the UK. The ‘Recharge Report’ by loveholidays highlights their rising popularity due to quality resorts and family-friendly activities.

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Flight prices prove a barrier to tourist…

✈️ Mabrian's analysis reveals airfare forecasts for Latin America show mixed trends for the upcoming six months. Airfares in Argentina and Mexico dropped by 10%, with Colombia seeing a 6.6% decrease. Conversely, Chile and Brazil saw increases of 11.3% and 12.2%, respectively. The U.S.-Latin America routes experienced fare reductions of up to 50%. The air travel sector, accounting for 8.3 million jobs and USD 240 billion GDP, was discussed during the IATA conference in Bogotá, June 25-26.

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HBX Group obtains ISO 27001 certification…

💻 B2B travel technology marketplace, HBX Group, has obtained ISO 27001:2022 certification from AENOR for advanced information security management. This international endorsement highlights HBX Group's commitment to data protection and secure management of information systems through risk management, audits, and monitoring. Andres Llamas, Head of Information Security, emphasizes this certification as a reinforcement of trust for clients and collaborators. AENOR, Spain's leading certifier, underscores the certification's significance for companies handling extensive third-party data.

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Majority of tech vendors say PMS fees are…

💰 Nearly 90% of short-term rental software vendors delay product launches due to high integration fees from property management systems, with fees reaching $10,000 or 20% of revenue. Only 1 vendor saw a return on investment, and 81% say the revenue model favors large platforms. Hospitable's No Rev Share Pledge invites vendors and platforms to end these fees, offering benefits like discounts to hosts. 78% of vendors support reform, aiming for innovation and choice.

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Guest Post: Bots are booking holidays too,…

🛫 In 2024, the travel industry became the most attacked sector, experiencing 27% of global bot attacks, up from 21% in 2023. These attacks are facilitated by AI and automation tools, with simple bot attacks rising to 52% of traffic on travel sites. Bots now account for 59% of travel web traffic, leading to increased operational costs and reputational damage. The solution? A multi-layered, AI-driven defense strategy to counteract these threats effectively.

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Air India enters four new interline…

✈️ Air India forms four new interline partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways as of 2025. This expansion adds 16 destinations across six countries in Europe and Central Asia. Over 30 Indian cities will now have seamless connections for travelers. Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal emphasizes that this move enhances global reach and bolsters India’s aviation hub status. Booking is available via Air India’s website, mobile app, and travel agents.

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Air France-KLM Group integrates IBS…

✈️ Air France-KLM partners with IBS Software to integrate the iFlight solution across a fleet of over 500 aircraft. The goal is to streamline operations, reduce costs, and minimize delays through a unified digital platform. The implementation promises improved decision-making and resource allocation, enhancing passenger experience. This deal, following a successful deployment at Transavia Netherlands, is the largest iFlight operations agreement for IBS, affecting Air France, KLM, and KLM CityHopper.

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Vertical Systems enhances automated cruise…

🛳️ Vertical Systems collaborates with Carnival Cruises to automate cruise bookings and itinerary management for P&O, Cunard, and Princess. In partnership with Dreamlake, phase two of their integration enhances back-office efficiency using Tarsc software. This week, new functionality reaches Vertical Travel Group, Holiday Elite, and Your Holiday Booking. Lewis Johnston notes the reduced manual input and improved after-sales process. Previous integrations include easyJet, Jet2, and Olympic Holidays. CTO David Becker emphasizes creating an effortless booking ecosystem.

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