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Omio Launches ChatGPT App for Real-Time Multimodal Travel Search, Reaching ChatGPT's 900 Million Weekly Users

💻 Omio's ChatGPT app reaches 900 million weekly users, offering real-time travel options across trains, buses, flights, and ferries in 47 countries. With over one billion users annually and 100,000 daily travelers, Omio connects more than 3,000 partners. Powered by OpenAI's advanced models, this app enables instant, bookable journeys. CEO Naren Shaam emphasizes the shift to conversational travel planning, while CTO Tomas Vocetka highlights AI integration across Omio's business. Available globally in English via ChatGPT connections.
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AI Enhances Hotel Profitability by Boosting Direct Bookings Revenue by 65% Over OTAs, Say Experts at Food Hotel Tech 2026

📈 At Food Hotel Tech 2026 in Paris, Aude Naveilhan and Killian Defois emphasized AI's role in enhancing hotel profits beyond just revenue. Direct bookings can generate 65% more revenue than OTA bookings, excluding commissions. AI aids pricing agility by responding to demand shifts swiftly. While OTAs remain crucial, 20% of travelers who start there book directly, a growing trend. Hotels should structure data to appear in AI-driven travel planning, focusing on real profitability and strategic channel management.
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Meta Highlights 98% Open Rate for WhatsApp Business Messaging in France, Citing Air France and Club Med Success

📱 Meta's study, unveiled by Boston Consulting Group in Paris, highlights WhatsApp's strategic role for businesses in France. Since 2022, Air France uses WhatsApp for customer service, achieving a 62% marketing open rate. Club Med automates 44% of queries on WhatsApp, and plans booking via the app this year. WhatsApp's global reach includes 1 billion users messaging businesses. With 77% of companies using AI, adoption is expected to rise further, transforming WhatsApp into a continuous, smarter channel.
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TMU Management and actuary aero Collaborate to Integrate Exposure Intelligence and Insurance in Payments Risk Management

💰 TMU Management and actuary aero are transforming payments risk management by integrating exposure intelligence and insurance protection. Actuary aero offers exposure intelligence for deferred delivery sectors, enabling banks to understand merchant exposure dynamics. TMU Management provides chargeback insurance to protect against merchant failures. This collaboration allows banks to better manage risk in sectors like travel, ticketing, and events, where payments and fulfilment are time-separated, improving the robustness of acquiring strategies.
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Cruisebound Launches Interactive "Search by Map" Feature to Simplify and Enhance Cruise Planning Experience

🌏 Announced on 26 March 2026, Cruisebound's new "Search by Map" feature is now live. This tool enhances cruise planning by allowing users to explore itineraries through an interactive map, simplifying the process. Johan Villamil, lead software engineer, and COO Claire Gibbons emphasize its user-friendly design and dynamic itinerary visualization. Cruisebound, founded in 2022, offers an extensive range of sailings, transparent pricing, and no booking fees, aiming to streamline cruise discovery and booking.
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Hands In and UATP Partner to Offer Global Split Payments for Airlines via Ceptor Platform

💳 UK-based Hands In and UATP announced a global partnership, enabling split payments in the travel industry via UATP's Ceptor Platform. Airlines can now integrate Hands In's API to allow multiple cards and payment methods for a single purchase without changing existing systems. This helps mitigate lost travel sales due to insufficient funds or card limits. CEOs Samuel Flynn and Ralph Kaiser emphasize the ease of integration and enhanced flexibility for airlines and travelers.
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Alyza boosts commercials with Pieter Van der Voort now as advisor

🚀 Pieter Van der Voort joins AI-first customer service firm Alyza in an advisory role to support growth and international expansion. Previously with RightRez, his expertise spans travel technology, fintech, and SaaS. At Alyza, he'll aid in go-to-market strategies and revenue growth. CEO Markus Stumpe highlights expansion into finance, energy, and insurance sectors. Van der Voort is enthusiastic about enhancing customer satisfaction and sales conversion through intelligent tools.
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Kolet and Philippine Airlines partner to…

📱 Kolet partners with Philippine Airlines to launch the myPAL eSIM in 2025, offering passengers 1GB of mobile data for two days upon landing. This service activates on arrival, selecting the best local network for seamless connectivity. The initiative aims to simplify travel by providing immediate access to data, ensuring smooth transport and communication. Kolet, recognized for its social and environmental efforts with a B Corp certification, has similar agreements with Air France‑KLM, Vietnam Airlines, and others.
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WEX and Nuvei announce Virtual Card…

💳 Nuvei and WEX have partnered to integrate WEX’s virtual card technology into Nuvei's global merchant network, benefiting travel merchants and marketplaces like OTAs, airlines, and hospitality brands. This move allows merchants to fund supplier payments from incoming settlement flows, reducing reliance on credit lines. Phil Fayer, Nuvei's CEO, states this partnership enhances cash flow and reduces costs. Jason Hancock of WEX highlights improved efficiency and trust in travel payments.
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Guest Post: Best‑in‑Class vs All‑in‑One:…

💻 Almost 33% of all-in-one tech users in the hospitality sector plan to switch to integrated 'Best-in-Class' solutions within 1-2 years, while only 14% of current best-in-class users consider moving to all-in-one systems. Larger hotels prefer best-in-class for functionality, while smaller properties value all-in-one for simplicity. AI adoption is rising, with 78% of hotel chains using it, yet strategic direction is often unclear. Future platforms must blend ease of use with advanced capabilities.
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