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Witbooking AI by Septeo Hospitality Wins Food Hotel Tech 2026 Innovation Award for Real-Time Booking Engine

  • Travolution
  • 17 April 2026
💻 Septeo Hospitality clinched the Food Hotel Tech 2026 Innovation Award for Witbooking AI, a booking engine integrated with Ulyses Suite, during the 14–15 April event at Porte de Versailles. The AI-driven tool enhances hotel booking journeys, boosting direct bookings and personalizing experiences. Septeo, with 250,000 European professionals, 3,600 employees, and €460 million revenue in 2025, invests €80 million annually in R&D, targeting conversion and revenue growth amid competitive online travel agency landscapes.
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Amadeus Study Reveals Travel in 2026 Focuses on Mental Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Personalization for Revenue Growth

  • Travolution
  • 17 April 2026
📈 Amadeus published the Travel Dreams 2026 results, based on data from 6,000 travelers and 500 hoteliers across six and nine countries, respectively. It reveals travel's growing role in mental health, with 41% seeking a calmer state and a third eyeing digital detoxes. A 150-room hotel might earn an extra $1 million annually through attribute-based sales. Sustainability influences 75% of hotel choices, with an accepted premium of 11.7%. AI aids 69% in search decisions. Fieldwork was in late 2025.
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Omio Launches ChatGPT App for Real-Time Multimodal Travel Search, Reaching ChatGPT's 900 Million Weekly Users

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  • 15 April 2026
💻 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

  • Travolution
  • 15 April 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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Luxury Escapes Partners with Hubby eSIM to Offer Tier-Based Mobile Data in Over 200 Destinations

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  • 15 April 2026
📱 Luxury Escapes partners with Hubby eSIM to offer tier-based mobile connectivity in 200+ destinations via its Société membership. Members get eSIM data: 1GB for Bronze, 3GB for Silver, 5GB for Gold, and 10GB for Platinum each cycle. The eSIM activates on arrival, negating local SIM purchases. Adam Schwab, CEO, highlights connectivity as essential for modern travelers. Hubby eSIM aims to enhance membership benefits with reliable data access from arrival, boosting the overall experience.
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Meta Highlights 98% Open Rate for WhatsApp Business Messaging in France, Citing Air France and Club Med Success

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  • 10 April 2026
📱 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

  • Travolution
  • 9 April 2026
💰 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

  • Travolution
  • 27 March 2026
🌏 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

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  • 11 March 2026
💳 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

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  • 27 February 2026
🚀 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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