PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Amtrav and more

Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.

Sabre Hospitality, Lotte Hotels & Resorts

Sabre Hospitality is now
the primary reservation platform for Lotte Hotels & Resorts, a hotel group
in Korea.

Lotte Hotels & resorts will transition into the
capabilities of Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) which will
streamline reservation processes and distribution capabilities across their
portfolio, enhancing their retailing opportunities and supporting their growth ambitions
in South Korea and internationally.

“We’re laser focused on enhancing the end-to-end experience
for our guests, which is why we chose to deepen our alliance with Sabre
Hospitality,” said Jaehwan Kim, chief data officer of Lotte Hotels
& Resorts.

“By adding our properties to the SynXis CRS, we are
positioning ourselves to better serve our guests with more efficient and
seamless reservation experiences. This enhanced collaboration with Sabre marks
an exciting new chapter for us, as we continue to expand our footprint and
deliver exceptional luxury experiences across the globe.”

Sabre, Tiket.com

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology
provider that powers the global travel industry, has announced the extension of
its partnership with Tiket.com, an online travel agent (OTA) in Indonesia.

With the new agreement, Sabre will continue to be Tiket.com’s
preferred global distribution system technology partner, using a variety
of advanced technology solutions to enhance operations and customer offers.

Tiket.com will adopt Sabre Direct Pay to support its virtual payment
needs, which will deliver a more secure, automated and integrated payment
process. The agency will also continue to deploy Sabre’s advanced automation
tools to enhance time and cost efficiencies, while improving customer service
through Automated Exchanges and Automated Refunds.

Custom Travel Solutions, DidaTravel

Custom Travel Solutions (CTS), a software-as-a-service private
label platform, has announced a new partnership with DidaTravel, a tech-driven global
travel wholesaler.

This integration will enable CTS clients to have access to
DidaTravel’s portfolio of more than 1.5 million accommodation products, sourced
from over 75,000 direct hotel contracts and 600+ global suppliers. In addition,
DidaTravel will benefit from this partnership by gaining access to a growing
client base within CTS’s network and enhancing its visibility in international
markets.

“We are thrilled to announce this partnership with
DidaTravel, which allows us to further expand our global portfolio of
accommodations,” said Mike Putman, CEO & Founder of CTS. “With this
integration, our clients will benefit from an even larger selection of
competitively priced travel products, enabling them to provide their members
with exceptional travel experiences. As we continue to grow our supplier
network, our goal remains to deliver the best value and convenience to our
clients and their members.”

Brex, Navan

Brex, the
corporate card and spend management platform for startups and enterprises, and
Navan, the all-in-one solution that makes travel and expense easy, announced the
launch of BrexPay for Navan.

This integrated business travel and payments solution brings
together Navan’s world-class travel services and Brex’s industry-leading global
corporate cards. BrexPay for Navan streamlines travel payments into one
workflow when using the Navan travel management system.

“With BrexPay for Navan, we are bringing something truly
unique and monumental to the market,” said Pedro Franceschi, CEO of Brex. “By
combining Brex’s fast onboarding, global acceptance, and homegrown financial
stack with Navan’s end-to-end business travel offering into one solution,
customers now have access to a payments and travel experience that is beyond
any other corporate travel and payments solution.”

Hapi appoints new president

Hapi, a provider of hospitality data and connectivity
solutions, has announced the appointment of Jeff Bzdawka as company president.

Bzdawka brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality as
well as building customer and colleague-focused solutions, scaling times and
driving growth.

“I am thrilled to join Hapi at this exciting time for
the hospitality industry,” Bzdawka said. “Hapi has a strong track
record of providing innovative solutions that help hoteliers improve their
operations and guest experiences through the transport and transformation of
data. I look forward to working with the Hapi team to continue to build on this
success.”

SHR, Host Hotel Systems

SHR, a hotel technology specialist has partnered with Host
Hotel Systems, a property management system(PMS) for hotels.

This integration allows SHR to introduce Host’s PMS and
channel manager and Host will recommend SHR’s revenue management system (RMS),
central reservation system (CRS), internet booking engine (IBE) and digital
marketing tools.

“These are some of the most popular travel destinations in
the world and this partnership dramatically upgrades the sort of conversation
we’re able to have with those responsible for hotel technology,” said Luis
Martins, senior director business development at SHR. “They simply won’t need
to do nearly as much research and due diligence because what we’re presenting
is a ready-made solution that takes care of every pain point in hotel
management. That ranges from property management and marketing right the way
through to personalization, guest journey, direct bookings and channel
management.”

AmTrav appoints SVP of relationship management

AmTrav, a one connected platform for business travel, has
announced the appointment of business travel veteran Ted Perlstein as senior
vice president of relationship management.

With prior experience at Orbitz, Starwood Hotels, LastMinuteTravel.com
and Career Education Corporation, Perlstein plans to lead Amtrav’s team of
expert relationship managers who help customers reach their travel goals.

“I’m excited to have Ted lead AmTrav’s next phase of growth
and service for our customers,” said AmTrav co-founder, president and chief
operating officer Craig Fichtelberg. “AmTrav customers love their Relationship
Managers, and under Ted’s leadership our team will continue to grow and
identify new opportunities to deliver value to customers.”

Bob W appoints new CFO

Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator redefining the world
of hotels and short-term rentals, has announced the appointment of Hervé Deligny
to chief financial officer.

With over 25
years experience in financial leadership and scaling global businesses, Deligny
brings a wealth of expertise across the hospitality and real estate industries
to Bob W.

“The fast-growing
European aparthotel market presents a wealth of opportunities, and I am eager
to help drive Bob W’s tech-powered, sustainable model further forward,” Deligny said. “The demand for experiences that combine the consistency of a hotel
with the flexibility of short-term rentals is only set to grow further, and Bob
W is perfectly positioned to lead the way across Europe.”

PriceTravel appoints new head of sales for U.S. and
Canada

PriceTravel Holding, a travel distribution company in Latin
America, has appointed Mikael Hellstrom as the new head of sales for the United
States and Canada markets for its wholesale brand, PriceTravel Connect.

In his new role, Mikael will be responsible for leading the
expansion of PriceTravel Holding’s presence in the U.S. and Canada, fostering partnerships
and accelerating business development across the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mikael to the team,”
said Ivonne Arriola, wholesale director of PriceTravel Holding.

“His proven track record in establishing strong relationships and
delivering significant sales growth in North America aligns perfectly with our
goals as we continue to strengthen our presence in the region.”

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