Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 87

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Travel industry one of the worst offenders…

📍 The UK travel websites rank 23rd out of 29 industries for digital accessibility, with an average of 59.7 accessibility errors per homepage according to the 2025 WebAIM Million Report. Common issues include low-contrast text (79.1% of pages), missing alternative text (55.5%), and unlabelled form inputs (48.2%). Despite a 10.3% decrease in accessibility errors across all sectors, the travel industry still presents substantial challenges for disabled users. With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into effect in June, companies must meet stricter standards. Nexer Digital's "I Matter Too" campaign promotes year-round accessibility integration into businesses' digital strategies, highlighting the 16 million disabled people in the UK who have a combined spending power of £274 billion.

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Future of Airline Retailing Report finds…

🛫 66% of airlines have implemented New Distribution Capabilities (NDC), but only 27% have begun Offer and Order transformation, as per the Future of Airline Retailing Report by Accelya and Atmosphere Research Group. Despite 72% recognizing the importance of Offers and Orders for modernizing retail and increasing revenue, 53% lack an Offers and Orders strategy and 19% have no retailing objectives. By 2028, 83% see continuous pricing as important, while 44% aim to transition to Retailing Platforms by then and 38% anticipate using legacy PSSs until at least 2029. Accelya advocates for a gradual shift from legacy to retailing-friendly systems.

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Stay22 launches a new map button to boost…

🏠 Stay22, a Canadian travel tech company, has launched a new feature increasing user engagement rate by fourfold. This feature, a button on their map, simplifies and expedites the booking process for accommodations and events, resulting in over a 50% conversion rate increase on mobile devices. Mobile clicks dominate at 85%, while desktop clicks stand at 41%. Lucille Pickering and Jeff Goodman, Enterprise Partnership Leads at Stay22, emphasize the feature's importance in streamlining booking on mobile and expanding partner revenue potential.

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SITA acquires CCM to bring airports of the…

✈ SITA, air transport technology leader, acquired Milan-based airport interior design expert CCM, aiming to integrate technology and design for future-ready airports. SITA leverages automation, biometrics, and personalized services to optimize space and enhance passenger experiences. The SITA 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report highlights a focus on self-service, biometrics, and an IT spend of $8.9 billion among 63% of airports. The merger intends to address industry evolution with smarter infrastructure and efficient design.

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IDeaS and Medialog announce technology…

💸 IDeaS, a SAS company, announces a technology integration partnership with Medialog PMS, aiming to increase productivity and profitability for 1400 French hotels by allowing real-time data exchange and eliminating manual errors. The collaboration provides advanced revenue management tools integrated with Medialog PMS, enhancing revenue, occupancy, and ADR optimization. Medialog's president Cyrille Bellefaix and IDeaS director Olga Tolle-Rodrigues highlight the benefits in operational efficiency and revenue maximization for hoteliers.

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Cloudbeds named among elite 2% of Expedia…

💻 Cloudbeds awarded Elite Connectivity Partner Status by Expedia Group for 2025, ranking in the top 2% of Expedia's over 400 partners. Achieved a 99.7% API integration success rate, 100% booking success rate, and 36% YoY growth in new properties on Expedia via Cloudbeds. This partnership enables direct collaboration on product development for competitive advantages in distribution and guest acquisition.

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Guest Post: How can Airbnb truly become the…

This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article In a bold statement, the CEO of Airbnb recently outlined his vision for the app to become…

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Travel brands must adapt fast or risk…

📌 Google expanded its AI Overviews tool to Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland last week after a US launch in May 2024. The tool affects organic traffic, with Civitatis analyzing its implications on travel brands. AI Overviews provide direct answers in Google searches, potentially decreasing website visits. Raúl Valencia of Civitatis urges the tourism industry to adapt with high-quality content, optimize for conversational searches, and diversify traffic sources to stay competitive.

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Tour Partner Group announces planned…

🏖 Tour Partner Group is set to acquire JacTravel from Web Travel Group by the end of April for an undisclosed sum, creating a top European Destination Management Company (DMC). The group comprises Hotels & More (UK), Irish Welcome Tours (Ireland), Authentic Vacations (USA), Trans Nordic Tours (Denmark), and Experience Scotland (Scotland). JacTravel, known for its Group tours and FIT, will retain its brand through 2025 with Karen Robertson as managing director. This acquisition aims to enhance services and expand the product range for both parties.

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Yanolja TTV surges 186%, records…

💸 Yanolja Co Ltd reported a 186% increase in total transaction volume to USD$18.3 billion in 2024. Operating revenue rose 22% to USD$625.6 million. CEO Sujin Lee attributes growth to Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Platform with a 62% revenue increase in Enterprise Solutions. Partnerships with Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and collaboration with OpenAI aim to develop an AI-powered data platform. Yanolja Cloud serves over 1.3 million travel businesses and 21,000 sales channels. NOL Universe integrates consumer channels for a holistic ecosystem beyond travel.

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