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Pierre & Vacances devrait bientôt passer sous pavillon émiratiLinda Lainé
Cette opération s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une offre publique d’achat volontaire en numéraire, dévoilée en juin 2026. Le groupe émirati Mubadala Capital a obtenu des engagements d’apport représentant 80,13 % du capital social en circulation de Pierre & Vacances – Center Parcs. De son côté, le conseil d’administration du groupe touristique a accepté à l’unanimité…
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Agence de voyages : les règles d’or pour travailler en confiance avec les réceptifsLinda Lainé
Travailler avec des réceptifs permet de personnaliser un voyage, de se différencier et de maîtriser l’expérience proposée aux clients. Mais vendre un voyage sur mesure en traitant directement avec une agence locale requiert de la vigilance, souligne Guillaume Beurdeley, secrétaire général adjoint des Entreprises du Voyage (EDV). C’est « un forfait touristique comme un autre »,…
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How can corporate travel leaders take advantage of artificial intelligence today?
Mark Cullen, Chief Commercial Officer with Amadeus Cytric, guides Breaking Travel News through the latest AI innovations and discusses what they mean for the corporate travel experience
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Family City Breaks: discover Milan through a new lens with NEMI Hotel
Well known as Italy’s capital of fashion and design, Milan is increasingly emerging as a destination for family travel. Beyond its iconic landmarks, the city offers a wealth of experiences designed to engage visitors of all ages, from interactive museums and green parks to cultural attractions that turn every day into an adventure. Responding…
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Foundation model company StepFun and Alipay announce a system-level partnership
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), foundation model company StepFun and Alipay announced a system-level partnership, further expanding the capabilities of AI agents from conversations to complete complex tasks in everyday life. Under the partnership, users will be able to access AI-powered daily life services through Alipay’s Ah Bao by speaking to…
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Sarai, Mirai’s AI assistant and conversational booking engine, now supports multi-room bookings
Mirai, a company specializing in technology to boost hotels’ direct sales, announces that Sarai, its AI assistant and conversational booking engine, now handles bookings for two or more rooms within a natural conversation (“I need two rooms for a family with children”), with no forms or intermediate steps. This feature is available across all…
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Plans announced to bring The Ritz-Carlton Residences to The World Islands, Dubai
Dubai-born AVENEW Development announces plans for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Dubai, The World Islands, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of distinguished addresses and its second collaboration with Marriott International. The project reflects AVENEW’s founding principles of thoughtful design, distinctive location selection and timeless quality.
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Virgin Voyages brings back True Crime Voyage for 2027
Virgin Voyages has announced the return of its True Crime Voyage for 2027, following the sell-out success of its inaugural sailing in 2025. Created in partnership with iHeartMedia – America’s largest podcast publisher – the cruise will feature a new line-up of true crime podcasts including: Disgraceland – hosted by Jake Brennan, who explores…
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Frasers Hospitality expands into historic Jiangnan with Fraser Residence Wuzhen
Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, announced the soft opening of Fraser Residence Wuzhen. Located in the heart of the historic 1,300-year-old water town dating from the Tang Dynasty, the property marks Frasers Hospitality’s first entry into one of China’s renowned cultural and tourism destination.
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Basra Airlines partners with Maureva to support the next phase of its growth.
Maureva, a trusted provider of airline revenue accounting and financial solutions, is pleased to announce that Basra Airlines, Iraq’s newest private airline, has selected EDGAR solution to manage its revenue accounting operations. As the airline expands its activities, the partnership will provide the financial expertise, operational discipline and scalable processes needed to support its…