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🚢 Virgin Voyages selected Nuvei to manage in-app purchases on its cruise liners. The partnership enhances Nuvei’s collaboration with Virgin brands like Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic. The Virgin Voyages app allows guests to book tours or top up Bar Tabs seamlessly. Phil Fayer, Nuvei CEO, and Michael Litwin, Virgin Voyages VP, highlighted the partnership's role in delivering secure, fast transactions, expanding Nuvei’s presence in the travel sector.

📱 RoomRaccoon and GuestButler launch an AI-powered WhatsApp tool for hotels. Available 24/7, it automates 80% of guest queries, enhancing service without extra staff. This integration aligns with RoomRaccoon's AI strategy, which includes RaccoonRev Plus, a revenue management tool. According to Tymen van Dyl, RoomRaccoon's CEO, this new tech amplifies human hospitality. The service is now available globally for RoomRaccoon users, improving guest experience while streamlining operations.

📅 Casago acquires Vacasa, expanding its portfolio to over 40,000 vacation rentals across North America, the Caribbean, Belize, and Costa Rica. Guesty becomes Casago's certified property management system to enhance franchise operations. Guesty’s HQ solution simplifies management, boosting occupancy and revenue. David Angotti, Guesty's Chief Evangelist, joins Casago as a senior advisor. Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago, emphasizes the importance of Guesty for franchise operations. Amiad Soto, Guesty's CEO, highlights the custom-tailored PMS product for franchisees.

🛳 Traveltek and Traverse Automation are launching AIVA, an AI-powered cruise booking assistant, in July 2025. AIVA processes natural language queries, providing personalized cruise quotes in under three seconds. Currently in BETA, it will be available exclusively via iSell Connect. The system analyzes over 1,000 options simultaneously, simplifying complex searches for agents. This innovation aims to enhance service and competitiveness by bridging the gap in instant, personalized customer service.

📱 Mindtrip has launched a mobile app powered by OpenAI technology. This "on-trip companion" offers personalized, location-based recommendations, utilizing a knowledge base of 10 million points of interest and insights from over 30,000 local experts. Features include an interactive map, itinerary organization, and a "magic camera" that provides information and translations. The app enhances travel experiences by combining multimodal AI capabilities with real-time location intelligence, ultimately aiming to revolutionize trip planning and exploration.