Travel Weekly Group Ltd

📈 Mews' AI-powered Smart Tips is transforming hotel operations globally, with over 5 million weekly views. At Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba, this tool is enhancing guest experiences and loyalty. Trisha Reinkemeyer notes its efficiency in personalizing service, like recalling guest preferences. Auberge St Pol in Belgium reports improved guest interactions from AI Smart Tips, which centralizes guest data in the PMS and Reservation calendar, saving time and streamlining workflows for hotel staff.

💻 Leading F&B and hospitality platform, IRIS, handles over $250,000 in orders annually across 100+ countries and 2,000 hotels, with staff in the UK, North America, China, Europe, and South East Asia. Partnering with brands like Marriott and Hilton, IRIS clients see a 20%-70% boost in F&B revenue. New features like Charge to Room and Advance Ordering enhance guest experience, while maintaining high security and global support. CEO Mark Horne highlights strategic growth and industry investment.

📱 Travelgenix, a travel tech company, has introduced Quick Quote, a tool enabling travel businesses to create branded quotes quickly. This intuitive tool is designed for agents and tour operators, featuring real-time access to over 1 million packages, 3 million accommodations, 900+ airlines, and 60 cruise lines. Quick Quote's high-resolution visuals and easy sharing options enhance professionalism and efficiency, aligning with Travelgenix's mission to deliver affordable, high-end technology. Available now for all Travelgenix clients.

🚉 PubMatic partners with Trainline, Europe's leading train and coach app with 27 million active users across 40 countries. The integration, live in the UK, France, Italy, and Spain, enables agencies to access Trainline's first-party data and premium inventory. Through PubMatic's Connect and OpenWrap, Trainline enhances its programmatic advertising, offering in-app ads and journey-specific messaging. This partnership empowers Trainline to optimize monetization, ensuring advertisers benefit from innovative, privacy-centric solutions.

💻 WHX Tech will launch a three-day event in September aimed at digital health innovation. It features the Xcelerate startup competition with 50 participants showcasing technologies in AI, robotics, and wearables, with finals on September 10. The winner receives $50,000 and a 2026 event package. WHX Tech expects 300 exhibitors, 300+ speakers, and over 5,000 leaders from 30+ countries. The Investor Programme offers exclusive investment opportunities, while the Connections Programme facilitates networking with key healthcare stakeholders.

💻 Travel technology innovator Amadeus is investing in Acai Travel, a New York-based Generative AI startup, through Amadeus Ventures. This move aligns with the 46% of travel industry leaders prioritizing Generative AI in the coming year. Acai Travel's technology reduces average handling time by 50% for OTAs and TMCs and enhances operational efficiency. The collaboration aims to cut costs, boost the traveler experience, and develop AI-driven infrastructure. Transaction terms remain undisclosed.