TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Plusgrade | March 01, 2023
Plusgrade, an ancillary revenue solutions provider for the travel industry, announced its extensive partnership with AirAsia. This partnership would empower AirAsia customers to bid for upgrades and reservations for extra space and comfort.
The travel industry is in progress, starting with the relaxation of the travel restrictions for the Asia-Pacific region in early 2023. Ancillary services are an excellent option for enhancing customer experience and revenue generation. They would help airline, rail, and hotel companies with travel returns so that the returns could even exceed those before the pandemic. Travelers are more interested in a streamlined travel experience for innovation and comfort, improving their journey. The ancillary services like upgrades and extra space beside their seats for flight reservations would make travel more pleasant. More space gives them an area to stretch and relax, and the upgrades allow travelers to avail of premium products and services that are generally out of reach.
CEO of Plusgrade, Ken Harris, said, "We are thrilled to join forces with AirAsia to support them in driving meaningful ancillary revenue through incredible traveler experiences." He added, "We look forward to supporting AirAsia as they continue to innovate and develop new products and services for their customers, and to expanding our footprint in the thriving APAC region."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia, Ms. Karen Chan said, "This collaboration will enable us to offer more passengers the chance to access our premium products and services, such as our award-winning premium flatbeds or hot seats with extra legroom. We are confident that our guests will love this innovative and seamless way to enhance their travel experience."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Plusgrade
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Plusgrade, an IT consulting and services provider for the travel industry, offers solutions for ancillary revenue powerhouse, upsell, merchandising, and revenue upgrade platforms for the airline industry worldwide. It assists airline, hospitality, passenger rail, cruise, and financial services companies with revenue generation through excellent customer experience. Its ancillary revenue powerhouse generates massive revenue in a single new revenue opportunity in its platform for its partners. In addition, it enhances travel experiences for its partners' passengers and guests. Finally, its premium upgrade bidding accelerates return on unsold premium inventory for an engaging and effortless customer journey.
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DESTINATION AND TOURISM, INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Travelex Insurance Services | January 17, 2023
Travelex Insurance Services, one of the leading U.S. travel insurance companies, and Collette Travel Service, Inc., an award-winning premium tour operator, have announced a partnership that will allow Collette to offer Travelex travel insurance products and services starting January 3, 2023.
Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Brand Officer at Collette, expressed, "We're excited for this opportunity to provide our travelers with some of the industry's best insurance plans and services." She further stated, "Travelex's quality insurance products, superb customer service record and claims payment history convinced us to partner with them. We think our clients will be very happy with Travelex's offerings."
(Source- PR Newswire)
Travelex President and CEO Shannon Lofdahl shared that her company has collaborated with Collette for months to develop and roll out comprehensive travel protection policies for its clients. She remarked, "Our teams worked together to complete implementation and agent training for the launch. "We're ready to serve Collette's travelers as they explore the world,” Shannon Lofdahl concluded.
(Source- PR Newswire)
About Travelex
For over 25 years,Travelex Insurance Services has been the go-to for reliable and affordable travel protection in the United States. It is a well-known collaborator in the tourism sector, offering services that enable vacationers to make and safeguard memories. Customer service, technology, and innovation are just some of the categories in which Travelex has been recognized as a market leader.
About Collette
Collette, the oldest tour operator in North America, is trusted by visitors. It is distinguished by its customizable tour pacing, ties to the travel industry, and full travel protection coverage. The organization has focused on customer satisfaction since 1918 and offers 160 journeys to all seven continents via five types of travel, including small group tours and river cruises. The company's headquarters are located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with divisions in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
VTrips | February 28, 2023
VTrips informed that Building One, the highly anticipated pool residences at Sunflower beach and resorts and residences in Port Aransas, are accepting reservations for vacations on a large scale located at Texas Gulf Coast.
Building One's high-end 21 contemporary residences have huge sun terraces with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, a pool or Corpus Christi Bay. It represents the first step of the upcoming opening in the month. Architect, Jay Corder of Austin, Texas, has designed modern, clean structures especially found on Mustang Island. He has constructed the one-, two-, and three-bedroom pool residences at Sunflower Beach Resort. The residences have extensive glass structures and windows for a wider view. They overlook the main central park area at the resort. In the living space, the window systems are about 12 to 16 feet long, with sliding glass doors covered by sun terraces. The nine-foot ceilings, wireless NEST thermostats, and programmable keyless locks enhance the vacation experience.
Interested buyers can choose from the three luxury interior packages of Butter Lutz Interior Design with Italian Bertazzoni stainless-steel applications, 3 cm quartz countertops, contemporary slab cabinetry, integrated pantries, and an in-built bar with a beverage center.
General Manager of Silver Sands Vacation Rentals, a VTrips's Vacation Rental Brands member and Official Vacation Rental Management Partner for the residences, Kastle Kelley said, "The sunrises and sunsets from the terraces are just beautiful." She added, "Each residence is accessible via coded, air-conditioned common space. This is the only condominium in the area offering this feature. Guests vacationing at the Pool Residences enjoy access to the Sunflower Great Lawn, a large family pool with shallow beach entry, poolside cabanas, Turtle's seasonal poolside bar and grill, a covered pavilion for live music and private events, and a separate adult pool with shaded lounge areas and a cascading fountain wall."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About VTrips
VTrips, a travel arrangements company, provides services for property management, vacation rentals, corporate travel, vacations, travel, rental property and real estate. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, it has various offices in the United States. It offers career opportunities in customer service, sales, accounting, owner relations, laundry, housekeeping and leadership. It also offers a compensation package with dental, vision, medical, 401k, and life insurance.
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