Travel Weekly Group Ltd - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 93

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Arabian Travel Market to spotlight luxury…

🏖️ ATM 2025 will showcase the luxury tourism sector at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May. Luxury tourism is projected to reach USD 391 billion by 2028, up from USD 239 billion in 2023. The GCC earned USD 110.4 billion in tourism revenues in 2023, with the largest tourist share from Asia-Pacific (38%). The GCC will add 400,000 hotel rooms by 2030. ATM 2025 features destinations like the Maldives, Mauritius, and Peru, plus brands like Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons. The MENA region leads in luxury outbound travel, with ATM 2025 focusing on enhanced connectivity and sustainability.

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HotelRez continues double-digit growth

🏨 HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts has seen over 12% revenue growth in the past 12 months, expanding its customer base in the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe. Now the 16th largest hotel company worldwide, it represents over 2,500 hotels across 100 countries. UK market growth hit 16%, North America 80%, and the Middle East 37%. Portfolio increases include 17.27% in the hotel sector, 10.18% in serviced apartments/aparthotels, and 10.12% in pubs with rooms. CEO Mark Lewis attributes success to the team's commitment and adapting to market changes, noting strong corporate market growth in 2024.

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Guest Post: The reinvention of the…

🏖️ Over 50% of social media users doubt influencers' authenticity, leading travel brands to shift from one-size-fits-all influencer trips to immersive experiences. Gamification and real-time audience participation are redefining travel marketing, with 71% of European TikTok users actively searching for travel content and 77% making travel-related purchases after TikTok discoveries. Authentic, unfiltered storytelling and personalized influencer content are emerging as key strategies to evoke trust and engagement. Travel brands are encouraged to focus on community-driven campaigns to foster connections and drive conversions.

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Tripadvisor Group ‘sharpens’ focus on…

📍 Tripadvisor announced new leadership for Viator: Pepijn Rijvers became president and Kristin Dorsett COO, effective April 1, 2025. Rijvers brought over 12 years of experience from Booking.com, including roles as CMO and SVP. Under the new leadership, Viator aims to focus on experiences, building on its $840 million revenue and $4.2 billion gross bookings value. CEO Matt Goldberg emphasized the importance of experiences in Tripadvisor's strategy, with Viator leading the category's growth. Rijvers is set to leverage Viator's position and the Tripadvisor Group's strengths to dominate the online experiences marketplace.

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Big Interview: Amadeus on its new frontier…

✈ Air France-KLM becomes the fourth client for Amadeus's Nevio, joining British Airways, Finnair, and Saudia. Stephan Hirmer leads the delivery management for the transition to Nevio, which aims to resolve disconnects between PSS and DCS systems. Nevio simplifies Offer and Order Management, and the Delivery Management Champions group has produced a white paper outlining future delivery improvements. AI is highlighted as an enabler for retail transformation in the industry. The adoption by Air France-KLM is anticipated to create momentum among other carriers for modern retailing.

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intuitive partners with Floridian villa…

🏕 UK-based travel tech provider intuitive partners with Florida villa supplier Ocean Beds. Ocean Beds, leading in Florida villa vacations, offers over 3,500 properties in Orlando and Gulf Coast. The partnership enhances booking capabilities through intuitive's reservation platform and website, and expands iVectorOne's global network. Ocean Beds now allows more partners direct API connections, aiming for seamless booking experiences and innovation in the villa rental market.

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Guest Post: Outsmarting the algorithm

🏖️ Summer 2025 package holiday prices in the UK have increased by 4.2%, outpacing inflation. Epsilon's research shows 46% of travellers value personal recommendations and seek trust, variety, and expertise when planning trips. Airlines like easyJet use customer data to personalize experiences, commemorating its 20th anniversary by creating individual customer stories. Travel businesses are urged to utilize first-party data and AI-driven recommendations to foster loyalty through personalized and emotionally engaging experiences.

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Airlines will fail to meet UK SAF target,…

✈️ The Climate Change Committee reports UK aviation will miss the 2030 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target, reaching only 6% instead of 10%. SAF usage is expected to rise to 17% by 2040 and 38% by 2050. Aviation was 8% of UK CO2 emissions in 2023, down 10% from 2019. Non-CO2 warming effects of aviation have tripled since 1990. Leisure travel accounted for 86% of flights in 2023, up from 78% in 2010. The sector could reach Net Zero by 2050 with SAF, efficiencies, electrification, demand management, and CO2 removal. Decarbonization costs may reflect in higher ticket prices, with measures like increased air passenger duty and a frequent flier levy.

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EasyJet holidays outlines efforts to make…

💸 EasyJet holidays, through its first impact report, has committed to sustainable trips by introducing electric vehicle transfers in Rhodes for over 5,200 passengers, covering 152,000km and saving approximately 27 tonnes of CO2. Partnering with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, they offer sustainability courses for hotels in Spain, Greece, and Turkey, with over 300 signed up and 37% of top-selling properties certified. AI technology in Costa Adeje saved around €100,000 by reducing food waste. With partnerships including Abta and UN Tourism, they strive to benefit local economies and aim for rapid sustainability progress.

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ITB 2025: Equality in Tourism winners…

🏆 Winners of the Equity in Tourism awards were announced at ITB Berlin. Community Homestay Network, Nepal for Accommodation and Responsible Travel, Ecuador for Travel and Destinations received awards for promoting gender equality in tourism. Amba Yaalu (Mango Friends) Kandalama, Sri Lanka, was highly commended. The award, in its third year, had a panel including Michelle Mason (World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance) and Dawn Briggs (Sojern). Eternal Landscapes Mongolia, Accor Brazil Embrace Program, and Travel Excellence are past winners.

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