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- Better pet travel experience. Amsterdam-based Pawtrip is joining forces with BermudAir to make it easier for people to travel with their pets. It is upgrading its service by using Pawtrip’s advanced software, which is designed to work well with existing airline systems, so airlines can offer a self-service option for pet reservations. This collaboration allows passengers to easily book seats for their pets, check the pet rules in real-time, and have a stress-free trip. This makes things more efficient and convenient for airlines. Together, they are committed to changing the way people and airlines travel with pets, providing a smooth and pet-friendly solution that sets them apart from others in the industry.
- Staying away from tourist traps and overcrowded streets. Based in Italy, ORMA Guides is a startup that wants to make your travel experience more meaningful and impactful. They create guides for exploring European cities, but with a twist: they only showcase businesses that are dedicated to making a positive impact on their local communities. When using these guides, travelers can discover hidden gems that support social causes, employ disadvantaged individuals, and use food from community gardens. Visiting and supporting these places, travelers can leave the city better than they found it. ORMA Guides offer a responsible and enjoyable way to explore European cities, making trips purposeful and impactful.
- Ready to resell unused train tickets? In a move to enhance sustainability in train travel, Rail Europe is partnering with Fairlyne, a startup enabling the resale of unused tickets. This collaboration explores new possibilities, envisioning a platform where Rail Europe customers can resell tickets. Fairlyne’s Resale-as-a-Service platform, allowing users to sell tickets and receive vouchers, aligns with Rail Europe’s goal of making train travel more sustainable. Rail Europe, a global seller of European train tickets and passes, and Fairlyne, facilitating ticket resale during peak seasons, are committed to shape the future of more accessible and environmentally conscious train journeys.
- Easy and smooth airport coupons. Known for partnering with big airlines, iCoupon is now teaming up with Estonian-based airline Marabu. They’re putting iCoupon’s smart coupon system into Marabu’s operations to make things better for passengers when flights are delayed, starting with Spain and Germany. The system uses touch-free technology to put the coupon value right onto the boarding pass, making everything simpler from getting the coupon to using it. This partnership shows that iCoupon works well for for both established and emerging players in the industry.
- A boost for “immersive nature” stays. With over €8.5 million in funding secured, Raus, the platform offering nature-based cabin stays, is gearing up to expand across Europe, starting with Austria. The funds will support the development of a new cabin model and improvements to enhance the guest experience through advanced technology. Launched in late 2021, Raus has over 50 cabins in Germany and plans to establish itself as the leading platform for nature hospitality. The company has achieved significant growth, with revenue surging by over 500% and a fivefold increase in guests year over year.
- Concord Hospitality expands its partnership with Sertifi, integrating contract e-signatures into their existing credit card authorization system. Sertifi’s complete agreement platform, trusted by over 18,500 hospitality companies, enhances efficiency and security for Concord’s hotel management. After successful implementation of Sertifi’s solutions for credit card authorizations and e-signatures, Concord extends the use to property sales teams, allowing seamless contract e-signatures from any device. Currently installed in over 150 Concord properties, Sertifi provides a frictionless experience for both staff and guests, facilitating faster business closures.