Ana Martinez de Velasco

We’re pleased to share that Wizz Air is launching five new routes from the UK to key destinations across Spain, with fares starting from £17.99. In addition, London Luton Airport will see further growth with new connections to Italy and Austria. With this expansion, we're bringing serious competition to the market - driven by our signature low fares and high-efficiency model ✈️ Tickets are now available via our website and mobile app: https://shorturl.at/uVufS

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🌍✈️ Travel Across Continents: Connectivity, Destinations, Hotels & Innovation Last week was full of positive news that shows how global tourism is evolving with new routes, inspiring destinations, fresh hotel openings, and game-changing innovation. ✈️ Airline Connectivity North America / Caribbean: Avelo Airlines added six new nonstop routes, including Wilmington to the Dominican Republic and Key West. Congratulations to CEO Andrew Levy and team for making travel even more accessible. Liberty Dominican Republic DMC U.S. & Worldwide: American Airlines announced six new international routes for Summer 2026, connecting the U.S. to Budapest, Prague, Athens, Milan, Zurich, and expanding to Buenos Aires. Marc Haeni Liberty Switzerland DMC Liberty Latin America DMC Arctic / North America: United Airlines launched direct flights from Newark to Nuuk (Greenland) — opening up the Arctic to sustainable adventure travel. Middle East / Europe: Gulf Air expanded its network to 61 destinations across 30 countries — strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and the world. Liberty International Tourism Group 📍 Destination Highlights Europe (Scotland, UK): VisitScotland reports a boom in “coolcations.” Flight searches to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen are surging as travelers seek cooler climates — with VisitBritain forecasting tourist spending to hit £33B in 2025. LIBERTY Great Britain and Ireland Africa (Kenya): Kenya Tourism Board unveiled its rebrand under the “Magical Kenya” banner — with a youth-driven, sustainable tourism vision. Liberty Kenya DMC Mario Enzesberger Europe (East Lothian, Scotland): Tourism reached £379M in 2024, with green-travel and longer stays boosting local impact. Monica Caporuscio 🏨 Hotels & Hospitality India: Espire Hospitality Group signed five new hotels across Udaipur, Rishikesh, and Goa — with expansion planned in Mumbai and Mussoorie. Congratulations to CEO Akhil Arora and team! Liberty India DMC China: Jin Jiang International is using AI-powered guest engagement — with smart voice systems and service robots now handling 70% of requests, in under 15 minutes. A model of hospitality innovation! Liberty China & Hong Kong DMC 💡 Innovation in Tourism AI and robotics in China’s hotels are redefining efficiency and personalization. Kenya’s new youth-driven branding strategy highlights how storytelling + sustainability can attract the next generation of travelers. ✨ Travel isn’t just back, it’s moving forward with energy, creativity, and responsibility. #AirlineConnectivity #GlobalDestinations #HotelOpenings #TourismInnovation #TravelTrends #Hospitality #SustainableTourism #MICEindustry

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“AI helps optimize, but it can’t choose the destination for you.” – Javier Ferrarotti, CEO of HTL Hoteles   In a complex market like Argentina, HTL Hoteles is showing what it means to lead with vision. For CEO Javier Ferrarotti, technology is not a silver bullet but a strategic enabler. Every decision, from automation to AI, is guided by a singular focus: delivering a better guest experience. By staying agile, aligning tech with purpose, and keeping human service at the core, HTL has built a model that’s both resilient and deeply personal. Javier's key takeaways:   • Adopt technology that directly supports a defined business goal, ensuring tech is always in service of the guest, not the other way around. • Unifying systems like CRM, feedback, and reputation tools empowers staff to personalize service based on real history and preferences before the guest even asks. • Let automation handle routine tasks, but key touchpoints are should always be human-led, preserving the empathy and authenticity guests value most. • Track weekly and biweekly guest experience data as a primary KPI, enabling quick, informed adjustments that reflect real guest sentiment. • Treat online reputation as a direct commercial lever, since even slight improvements in scores translate into stronger rate positioning and guest conversion. To read the full interview with Javier, click on the link in the comments. #shiji #HTLHoteles #shijiinsights

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Looking back at last year’s Ministers’ Summit, we’re still inspired by the incredible discussions that took place! 🗣️ With leaders like Julia Simpson (World Travel & Tourism Council) and Natalia Bayona(UN Tourism) guiding the conversation, we tackled some big questions about AI’s game-changing role in tourism. From reimagining travel experiences to addressing the ethical challenges of new tech, the focus was crystal clear: innovation must always be balanced with responsibility and collaboration. It’s amazing to see how these conversations continue to shape the future of our industry. What are your thoughts on AI driving change in tourism? 🔽 Join the conversation below! #MinistersSummit #AIinTourism #InnovationWithPurpose #FutureOfTravel

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📊 Hotel booking in corporate travel: What the data really says The latest Hotel Booking Trends survey by BCD Travel (1,035 business travelers worldwide) paints a surprising picture of where corporate hotel booking habits stand in 2025: 🔹 Booking Behavior 84% book through corporate online booking tools (OBTs) 88% still book on desktop/laptop; only 10% use mobile 66% book hotels and transport at the same time 🔹 Traveler Preferences  77% prefer chain hotels with consistent standards  Top 3 decision drivers: Location (77%), Employer policy (56%), Price (53%) 73% return to the same hotel when visiting a destination again 🔹 Experience & Frustrations Most-used amenities: Wi-Fi (88%), Breakfast (80%) Top friction points: Slow Wi-Fi (51%), Breakfast not included (41%) Sustainability is low on the list — 40% don’t consider it at all when booking 💡 The takeaway: Travel programs have an opportunity to: 1. Boost mobile adoption by making OBTs truly mobile-friendly. 2. Leverage loyalty stickiness to drive both compliance and traveler satisfaction. 3. Address persistent pain points (connectivity, inclusions) that impact the traveler experience more than rate alone. Question: How is your travel program addressing the gap between traveler expectations and the booking tools they’re given?

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Seamless distribution starts with strong connectivity. That’s where the Hotelbeds Content API comes in. Built for travel providers of all sizes, it gives fast, reliable access to rich hotel content and images, so you can focus on selling, not managing technical barriers. It “removes the complexity of managing content manually” by giving you direct access to hotel descriptions, images, facilities, and policies, all in real time. The result? ✔️ Quick, easy integration into your systems ✔️ Consistent and up-to-date content for your customers ✔️ More conversions with fewer booking errors At Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, we put powerful travel tech in your hands to grow your business and keep travellers inspired. 👉 Read the full article on how our Content API helps you sell smarter: https://lnkd.in/ejSytpeR

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Can travel be both profitable and purposeful? In Travel Redefined, a digital series produced by Content With Purpose in partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), we spotlight Intrepid Travel — the world’s largest adventure travel company and a certified B Corp — to see how they’re doing exactly that. CEO James Thornton shares how Intrepid is scaling sustainable tourism through locally led, low-impact trips across 100+ countries — empowering communities, protecting the planet, and responding to the climate crisis with action. 🎥 Watch the film now and explore the full Travel Redefined series for more global stories of tourism that puts people and planet first: https://lnkd.in/emKet5bf #SustainableTourism #Bcorp #TravelWithPurpose #ResponsibleTravel #TourismForGood #TravelRedefined #ContentWithPurpose

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Data is useless. ..until it's useable. What good is data if you can’t understand it? Or if it takes so long to access that it’s no longer relevant? At Amadeus, we have some of the richest data in the industry — but it only makes a difference if our customers and partners can use it in ways that fit their needs. That’s why, for years, we’ve worked immensely hard to building data solutions that model, parse, and translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. And we’ve taken a giant leap forward. We’re integrating Advisor Chat — our cutting-edge generative AI chatbot — directly into the Demand360® data platform. What does this look like in practice? Being able to ask - in simple language - for information and receive actionable data from the industry’s most comprehensive data set in response. It's like a personal crystal ball for hoteliers. So, what would you ask? #Data #TravelIntelligence

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🌏 What’s next in B2B travel tech? The second part of our global survey, What Supercharges Travel Professionals, explores the solutions travel professionals want most. 🔍 Key insights at a glance: - 29% of travel pros say better tech would make their work more efficient. - 49% highlight automation tools as their top priority, especially small agencies. - 34% see AI-powered personalization as a game-changer — particularly in larger companies. - A generational shift is clear: 40% of newcomers want mobile tools, compared to 28% of industry veterans. The research also surfaces the biggest hurdles — rising competition and time-consuming manual searches — and shows how smart tools can help agents stay competitive, work more efficiently, and grow commissions. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dH7SYdTG

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