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.

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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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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.

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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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Traveltek and Traverse Automation launch…

🛳 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.

AI trip planning platform Mindtrip adds…

📱 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.

Acai singled out at 2025 TravelTech Show…

🚀 Acai, an AI-powered travel platform, clinched the top prize at the TravelTech Show’s Trailblazer Awards. Competing against four finalists, Acai's technology integrates with CRMs and GDSs, automating tasks and enhancing service. Winning provides Acai a stand at next year’s show, a ticket to the Phocuswright Conference Europe 2026, a speaking role at the 2026 panel, and mentorship. The event will return to Excel London on 24-25 June 2026.

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