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Vibe Becomes Expedia Partner Solutions Certified Technology Partner

Aspire Executive Lounges, Swissport's global airport hospitality brand, has joined the British Institute of Hospitality, the world’s leading and award-winning membership body for hospitality professionals. Aspire Executive Lounges becomes the first business partner from the airport lounge hospitality sector to join the Institute of Hospitality. Aspire Executive Lounges, the fast-growing Swiss brand in the airport hospitality business, has joined the British Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the world’s leading membership body for professionals working and studying in the hospitality leisure and tourism industry. Aspire Executive Lounges is the first business from the airport lounge sector to become a member of IoH. The collaboration will foster an exchange of expertise and insights: IoH will benefit from Aspire's expertise in airport hospitality, while Aspire, by sharing its wealth of experience with IoH members, can extend its professional network to the hotel and catering sectors and hospitality management schools. “Our vision for Aspire Executive Lounges is clear and simple: We want to deliver a guest experience that is similar to what our guests are used to from their preferred hotels, meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of today’s travelers,” says David Collyer, Global Vice President of Executive Lounges at Swissport International AG. “We strive to deliver an unparalleled experience and set a benchmark that transcends our industry, redefining excellence across the hospitality sector. The Institute of Hospitality is a great network to exchange insights and experiences, and to learn from others in the hospitality sector, which will help us bring our vision to life.” Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality: “Our aspiration at the Institute of Hospitality has been to develop and grow our membership, the number of countries we operate in, and the number of hospitality sectors represented within our organization. With that in mind, it is a natural partnership for us to welcome Aspire into our family, and to learn from their teams, who serve travelers with passion and dedication. As two organizations with similar values, we look forward to collaborating in promoting high levels of excellence within our profession.” With over 30 years of experience, Aspire Executive Lounges is Europe’s largest brand in the airport lounges sector. In 2023, Swissport welcomed more than five million customers worldwide at over 69 lounges in 20 countries. The airport hospitality brand recently opened new lounges at Toronto City Airport in Canada, and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland. Aspire Executive Lounges recently created a new lounge concept in partnership with the airline alliance oneworld. The first oneworld branded lounge was launched at Incheon Airport in Seoul, Korea, in December 2023. Aspire Executive Lounges is owned by Swissport International AG, the global leader in aviation services, serving airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across 6 continents
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Vibe, a British owned independent travel technology company with an industry-leading travel technology booking platform, has announced that it is has achieved Certified Technology Partner status from Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS)

The EPS Certified Technology Partner Program is designed to accelerate platform partners’ business success, providing access to unparalleled travel expertise, helping them to distinguish themselves from their competitors.

“We were really excited about the technology that Vibe can offer,” said Fritz Oberhummer, Account Management Platforms – EMEA, Expedia Partner Solutions brand. “It’s vital for us that we have strong platform partners in each region and Vibe’s technology and commitment to us makes us confident that we can provide best-in-class solutions to tour operators   in the UK and Northern Europe.”

Vibe has adopted Expedia Partner Solution’s newest API architecture – EPS Rapid. Connecting to more than 500,000 accommodations with rich content and competitive rates, EPS Rapid is a fast and light API with a modular format allowing versatility to suit individual travel businesses. EPS Rapid enables a rate to be held for up to 10 minutes while other aspects of a booking are finalised. Its modular architecture lets users integrate only what they need, and a simple API path with URL linking means integrations are intuitive and requests are targeted so only the necessary data is delivered

“We’re delighted to have achieved certified status from Expedia Partner Solutions – it’s testament to the hard work of our team in showcasing the great tech that Vibe offers,” said Martin Eade, group e-commerce director, Vibe. “It’s great to see Vibe and Expedia Group working together more closely to deliver a seamless booking experience for customers in the UK and Northern Europe.” 

To find out more about Vibe’s travel technology platform, please visit: https://www.vibe.travel/ 

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