BTA Industry Partner Newsletter - November

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INDUSTRY PARTNER UPDATES

Accor has worked with Myclimate.org to launch the Net Zero Carbon Calculator, our online tool that helps you reduce your carbon footprint and meet your sustainability targets

• Calculate and offset your emissions

• Support sustainability projects around the world

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ANA Green Jet Takes Off

ANA Green Jet is ANA’s unique aircraft developed to raise awareness, promote sustainable practices, and reduce CO2 emissions The first international Green Jet flight took off on 5 October on the Tokyo Haneda San Francisco route, while a second was introduced in November for domestic flights between Tokyo and Fukuoka using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The new aircraft features a special material which is expected to decrease air resistance and CO2 emissions The aircraft features headrest covers made from vegan leather, alongside a new resource recycling scheme in which plastic film waste from cargo is converted into other products used by ANA.

Click here to find out more

ANA Winter Flight Schedule

From 30 October all flights on the London Heathrow Tokyo Haneda route are operated by the Boeing 777 300ER, which features ANA’s 'THE Suite' First Class and ‘THE Room’ Business Class. ANA recently received Skytrax 2022 awards forWorld’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness, World's Best Airport Services, and Best Airline Staff Service in Asia

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Avis and JetBlue are teaming up for a one of a kind incentive, and offering 10 lucky agents a spot on a joint Avis and JetBlue FAM trip to the Big Apple and Boston! You will get to experience JetBlue’s jaw dropping , pond hopping experience as we travel from London to New York and then back again from Boston Avis will let you experience first hand the customer journey from pick up to drop off, as they transport you between these two iconic cities!

All you need to do is register at www avis promotion com/tmcs and then enter any JetBlue PNRs and Avis reservation numbers you make between 15/11/2022 and 31/01/2022 Both a JetBlue PNR and an Avis reservation number is required and will count as one entry They do not have to be part of the same trip and do not have to be entered at the same time.

easyJet is Extending Lounge Access Included with FLEXI

easyJet has announced that pre departure access to the Gateway Lounge included with all FLEXI fares from London Gatwick North Terminal has been extended to 31 March 2023 For customers travelling on other fare types, lounge access will continue to be available for purchase

easyJet’s first airport lounge, which re opened its doors last Summer, is the first airport lounge in collaboration with No1 Lounges at the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport where easyJet is the largest airline. The lounge offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the airport and will allow passengers an opportunity to unwind before jetting off Passengers will be able to sip on a freshly brewed coffee, unwind with a wine, or enjoy a full buffet offering. The Gateway Lounge also offers an ideal space for those needing to catch up with some work with complimentary Wi Fi, convenient charging points and quiet spaces

New and existing customers travelling from 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023 who book a FLEXI fare will automatically receive up to three hours of access to The Gateway Lounge located in Gatwick’s North Terminal (available every day from 6am) easyJet’s FLEXI (W class) is a bundled fare offering customers a host of great additional benefits, comprising a large cabin bag, a 23kg hold bag, Up Front seat, use of dedicated easyJet Plus Bag Drop, fast track security, Speedy Boarding, free flight and route changes, and an Eat Drink Shop voucher

The Gateway Lounge can also be booked in advance here or customers can simple book in on the day of travel. A range of one, two and three hour packages are available.

Expedia TAAP Joins The BTA

Expedia TAAP is delighted to join The BTA and is looking forward to working with it’s members.

The Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (Expedia TAAP) offers agents a wide breadth of quality travel products, competitive rates and impressive availability The ready built platform is optimized to drive ease of use and deliver a world class booking experience. Expedia TAAP’s industry leading technology, personalized service and access to unique inventory and planning tools empower agents and agency managers to grow their business Find out more at www.expedia.co.uk/taap

HotelREZ has over 2,500 independent properties worldwide in 100+ countries We are proud to present to you two boutique hotels: Heeton Concept Kensington & Luma Concept Hammersmith.

Spotlight on London Heeton Concept Kensington & Luma Concept Hammersmith

The Heeton Concept Hotel in Kensington might adhere to the traditional Victorian architecture of West London, but on the inside an intimate, energized and modern interior awaits you This boutique hotel offers everything that a London visitor needs to rest up and inspire the day ahead

Whether you ’ re visiting for holiday, work or events in the city, the Kensington Heeton Concept Hotel will reinvigorate what a London trip can offer you Well connected to South Kensington’s many attractions, the Kensington Heeton Concept Hotel is just a three minute walk from Earls Court Station, and our staff cater to your needs 24 hours a day

It’s a hotel, but not as you know it Curated around your comfort, the Luma Hammersmith is a boutique hotel that puts your needs first Strip away the noise and enjoy what really matters with our selection of deluxe hotel rooms and facilities that redefine themselves around you and your stay

Perched in the heart of West London’s thriving Hammersmith area and designed around a former Victorian light bulb factory, the Luma Concept Hotel lifts boutique stays to a whole new level

Available to book on the GDS under the HO chain code

Heeton Concept Kensington

Apollo/Galileo: HO 83974, Worldspan: HO SKLON, Amadeus: ΗΟ LONISK, Sabre: HO 7589

Luma Concept Hammersmith

Apollo/Galileo: HO D2529, Worldspan: HO LTNLC, Amadeus: ΗΟ LONLCH, Sabre: HO 314034

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heetonconcepthotels

Travelport Delivers More Content, Made Simple with a Wider Range of Options from Travel Brands on Travelport+

The latest Travelport+ release provides travel retailers with more air, hotel, and car rental options for travelers with new supplier connections bringing more offers and ancillaries

Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced several new supplier connections are delivering more content to travel retailers on Travelport+. Travelport’s new and expanded agreements with Booking.com and Hertz will now bring more options for accommodation rates and car rentals to retailers using Travelport+, and Travelport connected agencies will also gain access to more options from Air France KLM and Lufthansa Group NDC content at the end of 2022.

“This is the fourth chapter in our delivery of Travelport+, where we ’ re giving agents access to more supplier options and fueling their ability to sell more air, hotel, and car offers as we broaden and expand our content catalog,” said Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer at Travelport “This update also helps our supplier partners reach even more of the right customers, with the ability to tailor products to drive sales through the indirect retail channel As with everything we build, with the end traveler in mind, more options mean a more relevant customer experience.”

For more information about the latest content made simple and new supplier connections on Travelport+, please visit https://www travelport com/plus/even more choice

Our A330neo takes to the sky

At Virgin Atlantic, we reimagine the world and lead the way with fresh ideas Our new A330neo is no different. We’ve put our heart and soul into designing a plane that’s brilliantly different from tailfin to wingtip

As the newest aircraft in our fleet, the A330neo has 11% fewer emissions than the A330 aircraft it’s replacing, helping us continue to transform our environmental impact and create the youngest, cleanest fleet in the sky

The A330neo offers next generation efficiency, comfort, and connectivity meaning throughout the aircraft there will be more ways to stay connected than ever before With Inseat wireless charging in both Premium and Upper Class, more USB connections throughout the aircraft and our fastest ever inflight WiFi

Our Upper Class cabin is an evolution of luxe space and style. We’ve added more space, and more storage, not to mention a fully closing privacy door, 17 3” touchscreen and wireless charging Alongside this our award winning social space, the Loft, is an exclusive spot for our Upper Class customers With four comfy seats and plenty of charging ports, you can use the fold out tables to get some work done or gather with others for a mid flight meeting.

We will shortly be taking delivery of our second A330neo and together the two aircraft will rotate between Miami, Tampa, and Boston, with a third joining the fleet and the same rotation in January

We are really looking forward to welcoming our mutual customers onboard and showing them why we think our new aircraft is a game changer, Virgin Atlantic style. tels: Heeton Concept Kensington & Luma Concept Hammersmith

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