Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 68

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Profitroom teams up with IDeaS to optimise…

💸 Profitroom partners with IDeaS in May 2025 to offer advanced revenue management tools to hotels and pubs of all sizes, enhancing forecasting and pricing strategies. The integration provides access to AI-powered demand forecasting and revenue optimization, automating rate and inventory decisions. Michael McCartan of IDeaS emphasizes democratizing revenue management, while Patryk Luszcz of Profitroom highlights the benefits for commercial success. This collaboration aims to streamline operations and boost profitability in the hospitality industry.

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Malaysia Airlines and Google deepen…

✈️ Malaysia Airlines and Google, since 2024, expand their partnership, focusing on AI-driven marketing and digital innovation. At the recent MATTA Fair, they showcased Google's Veo, an image-to-video tech. Google Gemini will enhance personalization, supporting Malaysia’s 2026 tourism goals. This collaboration aims to make Malaysia a regional aviation hub, revolutionizing the travel experience and boosting national tourism.

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Duke of Sussex urges APAC to double down on…

🌏 Prince Harry urged the APAC travel industry to enhance sustainable practices at Trip.com Group's Envision 2025 Conference in Shanghai, China. APAC is projected to be the top travel market in 2025, valued at $490 billion, with a 33% rise in international arrivals last year. Travalyst's report highlights APAC travellers' preference for sustainable options. Climate change costs $143 billion annually, emphasizing sustainability's urgency. Travalyst, founded in 2019, now includes 13 partners worth over $3 trillion.

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Tripstack launches virtual interline…

✈️ TripStack, part of the Etraveli Group, partners with Azul, Brazil’s largest airline, to enhance global travel connectivity via Virtual Interline technology. This integration, announced in 2025, allows Azul customers to book international flights with seamless connections through TripStack’s algorithms on Azul's website. TripStack CEO Gabor Toth emphasizes competitive pricing and expanded connectivity, while Azul’s André Mercadante highlights enhanced European itineraries. The technology also features automated rebooking for increased flexibility and reliability.

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TRYBE integrates with Bookboost to bring…

🎪 TRYBE and Bookboost announced a new partnership in May 2025, revolutionizing how hotels manage spa and activity bookings. By integrating TRYBE's booking software with Bookboost's CRM, hotels can sync guest preferences directly into their systems. This enables hotels to enhance the guest experience with personalized services based on spa, leisure, and activity data. TRYBE's Ricky Daniels and Bookboost's Willem Rabsztyn highlight the potential for improved marketing strategies through enriched guest insights and automated campaigns.

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Vueling works with MicroTau as first…

🚀 Vueling, a Spanish low-cost airline, has signed a Letter of Intent with MicroTau, an Australian aerospace technology firm, to implement MicroTau’s 'shark skin' Riblet Modification Package on its narrow-body fleet. This innovative technology, inspired by shark skin micro-texture, can potentially reduce carbon emissions by up to 4%. Vueling aims to enhance fuel efficiency and sustainability, aligning with its broader strategy that includes using Sustainable Aviation Fuel and optimizing flight paths.

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Custom Travel Solutions expands leadership…

📈 Melinda Burch and Michael Finn join Custom Travel Solutions (CTS) as vice presidents, aiming for global expansion and increased precision. Burch, an expert in transformation, has driven $60M in revenue, while Finn, with over 25 years in hospitality, enhances sales strategies. CEO Mike Putman emphasizes their role in CTS's growth. Together, they aim to unlock new revenue streams and deepen market penetration for member-based organizations.

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RMS partners with Breezeway to shake up…

💻 RMS partners with Breezeway to enhance property management. The integration allows hospitality operators to automate tasks via RMS's interface, saving approximately 40 hours monthly and potentially boosting revenue by $20,000 annually. Key features include AI-powered guest messaging and automated cleaning schedules. Adam Seskis and Jeremy Gall highlight the partnership's focus on operational efficiency and enhanced guest experiences. Breezeway joins RMS's tech ecosystem, aiming for growth and excellence in hospitality operations.

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Navan launches analytics feature for cost…

💻 Navan's new analytics feature launched in May 2025 offers over 100 travel data insights, aiding finance teams in optimizing travel spend. Available in the U.S., this tool partners with ThoughtSpot's Agentic Analytics Platform. It provides dashboards for real-time analytics, automating notifications when spending limits are reached. Early adopter DRW praises its transformative impact. Navan plans a global rollout at no extra cost, enhancing decision-making efficiency for travel and finance teams.

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Travel managers demand more: Research shows…

🏢 Direct Travel, Inc. and partners released "The Perfect Trip Index: The State of the Managed Travel Experience," surveying 195 global travel managers. Key findings: 41% report inconsistent service, 36% cite poor tech functionality. Issues with Online Booking Tools affect 64% for exchanges/cancellations, 13% support NDC changes. 73% prioritize global content, 63% seek better TMC-OBT integration. Manual expense issues persist, with 55% wanting automated receipt capture. 62% demand centralized meeting logistics platforms, and 45% desire AI-powered search results.

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