This week’s round-up of global travel industry talent, product and partner news.
saber partnership
Saber has announced that it has signed a new multi-year agreement with Saga Travel Group, a UK travel company targeting customers aged 50 and over.
John Constable, CEO of Saga Travel Group, said: “We are converting our business to Saber as Saber’s Strategic Partner Program strengthens our important partnerships with industry and technology providers.” said. “Sabre understands our business goals and has provided us with the tools to support them.”
Saber also announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with TAP Air Portugal.
This agreement allows travel agents connected to Saber to initiate activation requests for NDC offers. Once activated, you will be able to book the TAP Air Portugal NDC offer alongside the airline’s traditional EDIFACT content.
SITA, Arab Air Carrier Organization
Aviation technology provider SITA and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) are driving the SITA Eco Mission, a data-driven solution to help airlines journey more sustainably.
This partnership will provide airlines with the tools they need to address key industry challenges, including collecting accurate, real-time data on emissions and fuel consumption, reducing operating costs, and complying with complex environmental regulations. The purpose is to
“Our continued collaboration with AACO is proof of what can be achieved when industry expertise and innovation come together,” said David Lavorel, CEO of SITA.
“We face unprecedented environmental challenges and achieving sustainability in the aviation industry requires more than compliance and requires a visionary approach. Together, we are advancing solutions that directly address these challenges, paving the way for novel, pragmatic approaches to the environment.”Responsible for moving the industry closer to its goals. ”
Uber Business starts accepting delegate reservations
Uber for Business, the company’s corporate travel management platform, has launched Delegate Booking in the UK, allowing executive assistants to manage executive travel arrangements.
With this new tool, your Assistant can send ride requests, premium vehicles (Uber Business Comfort, Uber Business Exec, Lux) to anyone who has been given permission to book rides using their business profile. You can place orders and make advance travel reservations.
“Managing ground transport can be extremely difficult for even the most talented executive assistant,” said Jenna Brown, director of Uber for Business UK.
“It can be difficult to maintain control if plans change at the last minute, certain requests are made, receipts etc. It’s designed to give you the help you need before, during and after your trip, so you can make your travel arrangements and deal with unforeseen situations should the need arise. It will be like this.”
Ryanair, SAP Conquer
Ryanair has announced a partnership with expense management platform SAP Concur.
This new partnership will enable corporate travelers to book through the new Concur Travel via Direct Connect, giving them direct access to Ryanair’s low fares and city connectivity network across Europe. Additionally, users benefit from the convenience of having their booking details entered into the SAP Concur solution. It also eliminates the need to complete Ryanair customer verification, making the business travel experience more seamless.
“This is great news for the world of business travel. Through Conquer Travel, corporate travelers now have convenient access to Ryanair’s low fares and industry-leading route network of 3,600 daily flights across 240 airports. It gives us even more choice and flexibility when it comes to travel,” said Dara Brady, Ryanair’s CMO.
“Our low fares and frequent schedules are perfect for business travel, saving businesses money and time.”
Accelya launches FLX ONE and FLX One Delivery
Accelya, the aviation distribution technology specialist, has launched two products that enable end-to-end retail capabilities.
FLX ONE is a platform that gives airlines complete control over their end-to-end offers, order settlement, and delivery (OOSD) retail journey, and FLX One Delivery is a solution that streamlines airport processes.
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Sam Gilliland, CEO of Accelya, said: “We are excited to announce the launch of FLX ONE, a proven, future-ready platform that gives airlines complete control over their retail.”
“FLX ONE is completely open and API-driven, allowing airlines to migrate away from legacy systems at their own pace, integrate the technology of their choice, and avoid lock-in from other providers.”
Oracle OPERA Cloud Updates
Oracle, the hotel technology specialist, announced that guest engagement and merchandising capabilities are now available directly within the Oracle OPERA Cloud property management system (PMS).
These new features allow reservation screens to automatically generate personalized offers, including room upgrades, amenities, and services, pre-arrival and throughout the check-in process. Additionally, enhanced visibility of offers and status throughout the hotel workflow allows staff to engage with guests in a natural way.
said Jeff Aldrich, director of revenue strategy for Outrigger Kaonpali Beach Resort. “We are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and improve the guest experience, and OPERA Cloud exceeded our expectations on both fronts.”
“The new guest engagement and merchandising system is incredibly seamless, and front office hosts love that it’s much more intuitive. Oracle’s automated upsell process streamlines the check-in process and Wait times were reduced and guests had a smoother arrival experience.”
Upgrade FLYR
Airline and hospitality technology platform FLYR has upgraded its business intelligence platform with a new edition of FLYR Hospitality Insights.
The new edition of FLYR Hospitality Insights revolutionizes the way hotel revenue managers, commercial teams, and management companies interact with and analyze performance data.
“This update to FLYR Hospitality Insights represents a major advancement in how the hotel industry leverages and interprets data,” said Jens Munk, Chief Strategy Officer, Hospitality, FLYR.
“New features like natural language queries remove barriers for users and enable them to ask complex questions and gain meaningful insights without requiring advanced technical knowledge.”
Quick text, GIATA
Quicktext, the AI hotel chatbot, announced the renewal of its partnership with GIATA, a provider of content and technology solutions for the tourism and travel industry.
As the AI industry advances, one of the key challenges we have identified in the hospitality sector is ensuring these systems are built on accurate, comprehensive and trusted data.” said Cristian Boiangiu, Director of Hospitality Solutions at GIATA.
“Without such data, AI cannot meet the evolving expectations of today’s travelers. We are proud to be the world leader in standardizing and distributing hotel information, but We feel a deep responsibility to move the industry forward by not only meeting the current needs of travelers, but also anticipating future demands.We partner with Quicktext to provide travelers with the accuracy and confidence they deserve. We are excited to build the next generation of AI-driven solutions.”
Zucchetti North America announces new customer support program
Hospitality solutions provider Zucchetti North America has launched a new customer support program.
The program is available to hotel customers 24/7 across its entire portfolio of operational solutions. Additionally, clients can maximize the return on investment they receive from their investments.
“In today’s competitive environment, hoteliers aren’t just looking for tools. They want results, and maximizing customer support responsiveness is unlocking the potential of hotels’ technology investments. It’s the key to getting the most out of it,” said Alison Cowan, vice president of sales for Zucchetti North America.
“By ensuring timely support across all support channels, we help our clients optimize their technology to capture more bookings and maximize revenue opportunities. directly leads to a higher ROI on our clients’ technology spend and helps them stand out from their online competitors.”
Joined announces new chairman of the board
Joyned, an AI platform that enables consumers to book travel and plan vacations, announced that Ginio Ashi will become Chairman of the Board.
Ginio has over 20 years of experience in the travel sector and has served on multiple boards in private and public companies. He is also the co-founder of Tourico Holidays, a travel distribution company that was acquired by Hotelbeds in 2017.
“Future travel buyers value experiences and communicate primarily on social media. Travel bookings need to reflect this by offering a more social and collaborative experience,” Ginio said. says. “Joyned’s innovative social revenue technology provides breakthrough loyalty benefits for travel brands. We are excited to work with their forward-thinking team to take travel innovation to new heights. I am.”
Meeting Select, Shiji Group
Meetings and event management platform Meetingselect has partnered with hospitality technology specialist Shiji Group.
This collaboration addresses the growing demand for efficient and automated meeting room management. By booking directly through the conference booking widget, venues can easily handle high volumes of booking requests.
“Meetingselect’s goal is to give venues the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world,” said Anne Beekman, Director of Technology Partnerships at Meetingselect.
“Integrating with Shiji PMS increases venue efficiency and visibility, making it easier to capture and manage bookings from our extensive customer base.”
