Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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Amadeus publishes 2026 Travel Trends report

💻 Amadeus highlights 2026 travel trends, including pet-friendly travel, bespoke hospitality, and AI-planned trips. By 2030, the global pet industry could reach $500 billion. SkyePets plans long-haul pet flights between Australia and the US. Airbus A321XLR jets will increase flight range by 700 nautical miles. IndiGo launches India's first non-stop service to Athens in January 2026. Pop culture influences tourism; Bridgerton boosts Bath's economy by £5 million annually. Universal Studios Great Britain construction begins in 2026.

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UK aviation regulator expects busiest…

✈️ UK Civil Aviation Authority anticipates record-breaking Christmas travel in 2025. Already, 231 million passengers flew through UK airports in the first nine months of 2025, with predictions exceeding 300 million by year-end. In 2024, December saw 22 million passengers. Flight punctuality improved to 64% this summer. Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Bournemouth airports experienced significant passenger growth. Middle Eastern airlines reported surging UK traffic. Nearly 700,000 tons of cargo were processed mid-year.

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Civitatis appoints chief supply and data…

📈 Arturo Moreno was promoted to chief supply and data officer at Civitatis, a Spanish-language tours and activities platform. Moreno, who has been chief data officer for six years, will lead a new executive division focused on supply. The strategy emphasizes data-driven approaches to improve supply curation and expand offerings, particularly in ticketing and private tours. Chief Operating Officer Enrique Espinel will shift focus to international expansion. Inma López remains in charge of commercial operations with 7,000 global operators.

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Turkish Airlines partners with Samsung for…

🛰 Turkish Airlines partners with Samsung to become the first airline to introduce SmartThings technologies for baggage tracking. The Smart Tagged Baggage Service integrates Galaxy SmartTag, allowing passengers to upload luggage photos via the SmartThings Find app for easier identification. Kerem Kızıltunç, Turkish Airlines’ CIO, emphasized their digitalization leadership. Samsung's Jaeyeon Jung highlighted the expansion of SmartThings Find for a convenient travel experience. Future plans include expanding location-based services beyond baggage tracking.

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Guest Post: In a transactional travel…

💰 Price and economic uncertainty are driving travelers to seek deals and immediate benefits. Sykes' Bloom loyalty scheme attracted 100,000 members in six months, with app users twice as likely to rebook. Technology and AI are enhancing personalized experiences. Success examples include Booking.com’s Genius tiers, Starbucks Rewards, and Amazon Prime. Sustainability is a growing loyalty driver, with Intrepid Travel benefiting from ethical initiatives. Forge invests in UK biodiversity and community projects, reflecting the rise of values-driven loyalty.

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Ryanair closes subscription scheme after…

🛩 Ryanair has closed its Prime subscriptions scheme less than a year after launch. The scheme, active for 8 months, attracted 55,000 members, generating €4.4 million in fees but providing over €6 million in discounts. Ryanair will honor existing memberships until October 2026, but no new sign-ups will be accepted. With 207 million passengers in 2023, Ryanair aims to focus on delivering Europe’s lowest fares instead of niche programs.

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Spotnana integrates with Booking.com

📅 Spotnana partnered with Booking.com to integrate their global itinerary for partners and customers. This integration allows access to corporate rates and supports the entire travel journey from booking to servicing. Travelers and agents can manage trips through Spotnana's platform. Benefits include flexible payment options, loyalty rates, last-minute deals, and multi-language support. Mark van der Linden of Booking.com and Bill Brindle of Spotnana highlight the partnership's aim to ease travel management and enhance inventory access.

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Net Affinity enters new leadership era

📈 Net Affinity, a hotel tech company operating in the UK and Ireland, will undergo a leadership change as Lauri Koop, CEO of Dutch-backed Hotel Tech Group (HTG), takes over in 2024. William Cotter, founder in 2000, steps down after 25 years. HTG's acquisition of Net Affinity earlier in 2023 aims for growth and innovation. Serving 400+ hotels, Koop, with 20+ years in SaaS, will enhance integration and expand by 2026, focusing on client hotel performance.

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Travelgenix integrates with Zest Car Rental

🚗 Travelgenix partners with Zest Car Rental, now a Premium Supplier in its ecosystem, allowing seamless car rental bookings within the Travelgenix platform. Clients access Zest's global portfolio, exclusive B2B rates, and 24/7 support, with free cancellation up to two hours before rentals start. CEO Andy Speight highlights car rental as a critical revenue stream, while Zest's James Hood emphasizes enhanced integration and customer confidence.

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AmaWaterways enhances travel agent experience

🚢 AmaWaterways has enhanced its Travel Agent Portal, offering 24/7 booking access for agents. Agents can instantly secure bookings by paying deposits via credit card. A fixed £75 regional airport supplement now applies to all UK airports, except the Channel Islands. Agents can also opt for cruise-only bookings by omitting flights. Confirmations and flight arrangements are communicated within 48 hours post-booking. Andrea Stafford, Sales Director UK & Europe, highlights the simplified booking process and increased flexibility.

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