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✈️ Next-generation travel company, 3Victors, has launched its AI-powered analytics tool, PriceEye, to aid airlines in real-time competitive pricing management. The dashboard integrates enriched shopping data and AI analytics, allowing analysts to quickly adjust strategies. Airlines can identify pricing gaps and respond to market shifts using AI-driven alerts. Initial reviews are positive, with airlines praising the tool's transparency and revenue optimization capabilities. PriceEye draws data from airlines, OTAs, metasearch engines, GDSs, and ATPCO.

🚢 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.

📅 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.

📱 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.

💻 In June 2025, Lighthouse launched Connect AI, an AI engine to bridge hotels and AI travel platforms. Hotels face missed opportunities without AI strategies, as no hotel brand ranks in the top 10 AI-driven travel search results. Fast AI adoption is evident, with ChatGPT reaching 100 million users in three months. Phocuswright reports 50% of travelers plan to use generative AI for leisure travel in the next year. Connect AI enhances hotel discoverability, offering personalized travel recommendations.