Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 55

3Victors launches PriceEye dashboard

✈️ 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 Selects Nuvei to power…

🚢 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.

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Guesty teams up with vacation rental…

📅 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.

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RoomRaccoon integrates with GuestButler AI

📱 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.

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Lodgify appoints Chief Product and Design…

🏡 Gus Machado joins Lodgify as Chief Product and Design Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience from Intuit and Pipedrive. He previously led product development for the UK's Making Tax Digital initiative and doubled Pipedrive’s annual revenue by enhancing customer experience. Machado aims to advance Lodgify’s platform with AI-powered features, boosting host productivity. His appointment underscores Lodgify's commitment to transformative solutions in the vacation rental market.

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Jet2.com signs distribution agreement with…

✈️ Jet2.com, the UK's third-largest airline, partners with Kyte for distribution. As of this month, Kyte's API platform will offer Jet2.com’s flights and ancillaries. Jet2.com operates 135 aircraft, including Boeing 737s and Airbus A321 neos, across 13 UK bases to over 75 destinations. The airline is recognized for a 10 kg cabin baggage allowance and excellent service. This partnership aims to expand market reach and customer access to Jet2.com’s services.

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EcoCeres secures sustainable aviation fuel…

✈️ EcoCeres and British Airways signed a multi-year deal to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 400,000 metric tonnes. This equates to flying 240,000 passengers between London and New York. EcoCeres will use 100% waste-based biomass feedstock. By 2030, British Airways aims to power 10% of flights with SAF. In 2024, SAF comprised 2.7% of their fuel use, contributing to a 13% reduction in carbon intensity since 2019.

ECTAA and Travel Ledger join forces

✈️ ECTAA partners with Travel Ledger to modernize European travel payments. This initiative aims to adopt secure digital payment strategies, cutting costs and risks linked to traditional methods. Travel Ledger's platform enhances efficiency by automating settlements and transactions. The partnership involves national travel associations and industry stakeholders promoting best practices, with activities including webinars and industry events. Leaders Eric Drésin and Roberto Da Re highlight the benefits for travel businesses across Europe.

HBX Group forms partnership to deliver…

💻 HBX Group, a B2B travel technology marketplace, partners with Wallbid, backed by Fairfax, to offer Cybersential, a cyber risk assessment service. Available to European hospitality businesses, it identifies vulnerabilities, aids compliance, and offers cyber insurance. With rising cyber threats, hotels can secure digital operations, protect guest data, and maintain compliance. HBX's initiative reflects the need for cyber resilience as hotels digitize. Interested partners can access the service through HBX Group's platform.

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Loveholidays enters its fifth international…

🌏 In 2025, Loveholidays expanded to the Netherlands, following its success in Ireland (2016), Germany (2023), and Austria (2024). It offers billions of package holiday combinations, over 40,000 hotels, and flights from all major airlines through its weloveholidays brand. As the UK’s third-largest ATOL holder, it captures 12% of the Irish population's travel market. In Germany and Austria, it operates profitably. Dutch travelers benefit from flexible payment options, including iDeal.

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