HBX Group is once again bringing together the world's leading travel industry professionals at its MarketHubs, with dates confirmed for 2025 for Asia and Europe in Macau and the Algarve.Palma, 10 October 2024. HBX Group, global B2B company that provides a suite of interconnected travel and tech solutions, has announced the much-anticipated dates and locations for its flagship events MarketHubs in 2025, under the theme, "Connecting Horizons."‘Connecting Horizons’ underlines HBX Group's commitment to driving collaboration across the industry, while pushing to broaden the perspectives of the global travel industry. This year's theme seeks to showcase the importance of bringing together different ideas, cultures and industries to drive innovation and growth. Carlos Muñoz, Chief Commercial Officer & Deputy CEO of HBX Group, said: “The MarketHubs by HBX Group are more than just conferences; they represent a convergence of visions and efforts aimed at inspiring industry leaders. These events reflect our commitment to innovation and are designed to encourage leaders to explore new opportunities and tackle challenges with creative solutions.”MarketHub AsiaTaking place from February 11-14, 2025, MarketHub Asia 2025 will be hosted at Studio City Macau, an integrated resort located in the heart of Cotai, Macau. With over 450 travel professionals and thought leaders expected to attend, Studio City Macau will be hosting the dynamic event environment that will host industry thought leaders and innovators from across the region.MarketHub EuropeScheduled for April 1-4, 2025, MarketHub Europe will be hosted at Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort, from Minor Hotels, a distinguished venue located along the Algarve coast in Portugal. Known for its prime waterfront location, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort offers a serene and inspiring setting for the event, which will welcome 450 participants to further explore the evolving landscape of the industry.MarketHub is an invitation-only event attended by HBX Group’s partners. For more information about the MarketHub, please visit https://www.themarkethub.com/  About HBX Group HBX Group is a global B2B TravelTech company that owns and operates Hotelbeds, Bedsonline and Roiback. We offer a network of interconnected travel tech products and services to partners such as travel agencies, tour operators, destinations, and hotels, as well as companies wanting to leverage the travel sector.  Our vision is to simplify the complex and fragmented travel industry through a combination of cloud-based technology solutions, curated data, and an extensive portfolio of products designed to maximise revenue. HBX Group is present in 170 countries and employs more than 3700 people around the globe. We are committed to making travel a force for good, creating a positive social and environmental impact. More information:www.hbxgroup.com HBX Group Media ContactPR & Media Relations media@hbxgroup.com Follow us: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram. 

nasholidays.com will be available in 6 languages and include exclusive offers for flynas customersPalma, 8 October 2024 – flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announces today the relaunch of its leisure and holidays platform. nasholidays.com will be available in 6 languages and more than 20 different supported currencies, offering customers a platform with a single view to plan and book their travel packages, in addition to the option to book hotel only. This relaunch has been accomplished in partnership with HBX Group, global B2B company that provides a suite of interconnected travel and tech solutions, and Onlinetravel, a B2B2C technology company which provides packages and stand-alone booking engines to more than 1,000 clients worldwide. This new package holiday division of flynas is designed to enhance the customer experience and to simplify and streamline the travel planning process. It will provide a full range of products from five-star luxury hotels to small boutique properties in all destinations served by flynas, in addition to offering airport transfers, a wide selection of experiences and activities.The revamped platform delivers a significantly enhanced e-commerce performance for easier and faster navigation, guiding flynas guests to plan journeys, manage bookings, and explore special deals and destinations supported by flynas network in Asia, Europe, and Africa.The new platform, available in Arabic, English, French, German, Turkish, and Russian, comes with exclusive and affordable offers to passengers, where they can save up to 40% on Holiday packages, in addition to the Umrah packages, which include low-cost flights from more than 30 destinations, budget-friendly hotels near Haram, and extra add-on services to suit their needs.As part of the revamped solution, travellers will also enjoy personalized customer service by accessing a dedicated nasholidays call centre that is available 24/7 with multilingual support. About flynasflynas connects more than 70 domestic and international destinations with more than 1500 weekly flights and has flown more than 80 million passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations, in line with the objectives of the Vision 2030. flynas Media ContactCorporate Communication CorporateCommunication@flynas.com About HBX GroupHBX Group is a global B2B TravelTech company that owns and operates Hotelbeds, Bedsonline and Roiback. We offer a network of interconnected products and services to partners such as travel agencies, tour operators, destinations, and hotels, as well as companies wanting to leverage the travel sector.   Our vision is to simplify the complex and fragmented travel industry through a combination of cloud-based technology solutions, curated data, and an extensive portfolio of products designed to maximise revenue. HBX Group is present in 170 countries and employs more than 3700 people around the globe. We are committed to making travel a force for good, creating a positive social and environmental impact. HBX Group Media ContactPR & Media Relations media@hbxgroup.com  About OnlinetravelOnlinetravel is a technology company specializing in the travel industry, dedicated to enhancing the customer journey while simplifying and optimizing the travel planning experience. Offering both comprehensive packages and individual booking solutions, Onlinetravel serves over 1,000 clients across the globe.  With more than 8 years of operational expertise and backed by over 20 years of industry knowledge through its parent company, Destinia Group, Onlinetravel supports some of the most renowned names in the sector, helping them leverage technology to boost their sales on their own platforms. Onlinetravel Media ContactPR & Media Relations press@destinia.com

Palma, 07 October 2024. HBX Group, a global B2B travel technology company, has unveiled its new product specifically designed to enhance employee benefit plans. Available to businesses worldwide through its e-commerce platform, the platform provides companies around the world with a streamlined solution to offer their employees a range of travel options. By incorporating travel into their benefits package, companies can improve employee satisfaction, engagement and retention. Key features of the Employee Benefits PlatformCustomisable travel content: Companies can curate and personalise travel offers to suit their employees' preferences. Whether it's luxury getaways or budget-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone.Easy-to-use interface: Built with simplicity in mind, users can intuitively browse to book the travel experiences they want.Seamless integration: Easily compatible with existing employee benefit programmes, companies can simply incorporate the platform into their systems.Mobile accessibility: Employees can access and book their travel benefits from any device at any time, ensuring both convenience and flexibility.Ongoing support and communication: HBX Group offers comprehensive support services to help businesses implement and manage their travel benefits programmes.  “Travel benefits are more than just a nice-to-have; they are a strategic tool for companies looking to build a resilient and engaged workforce” says Mark Antipoff, Chief Growth Officer, at HBX Group. “Our platform simplifies the integration of these benefits, making it easier for companies to provide their employees with travel perks that will enhance their overall job satisfaction and performance. By focusing on what employees truly value, we help organisations drive engagement, loyalty, and a stronger workplace culture."  The benefits of travel go far beyond simple perks such as discounted flights or hotel stays. Travel perks also offer employees opportunities for personal and professional growth that will translate into skills development, cultural enrichment, increased productivity and overall improved wellbeing. To help companies understand the impact of travel benefits, HBX Group offers pilot programmes that allow companies to test the platform with a small group of employees. These trials provide valuable data on employee preferences and programme effectiveness, allowing companies to fine-tune their strategies for wider rollouts.About HBX GroupHBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients & partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.We have more than 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena.  More information:www.hbxgroup.com HBX Group Media ContactPR & Media Relations media@hbxgroup.com Follow us: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram.

 The Knox Corps CEO, Scott Patterson, explores how travel professionals can protect their businesses by following cybersecurity best practices. I’m Scott Patterson, CEO of The Knox Corps. I’m also an accomplished information security executive, with over two decades of experience strategising and developing enterprise security programs for highly regulated organisations in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and the United States Air Force. Additionally, I serve as the Sector Chief of the FBI’s Communications sector and as a Governor of Homeland Security. Given my background, I am deeply immersed in the world of cybersecurity. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I’d like to take the opportunity to share some of my knowledge to help you and your business stay safe. Cybercrime is a serious threat. There are organisations that, if attacked today, might not survive tomorrow. It’s a daunting reality. In the event of a breach, not only could a business face closure, but sensitive information — including financial and confidential customer details — could be compromised. Understanding how to strengthen security measures and implement an effective disaster recovery plan can be the key to either withstanding an attack or falling victim to it.  Compliance is KingIs the travel industry a prime target for cybercrime? Yes, absolutely. In addition to the reasons outlined, there are many access points to this sector. Here’s a simple analogy: the more doors that you have to your house, the more susceptible you are to your home being compromised. If you have one door, you only have one to secure; if you have two or three, you need to be much more vigilant.  This is the case in the travel industry – between email communications, telephone calls, third parties, partnerships, websites, and even payments, several areas could become compromised. This is where compliance comes into play. Dual ComplianceThe travel industry falls under what I’d refer to as ‘dual compliance’, where players must comply with multiple regulatory bodies.  The first is the Payment Card Industry, or PCI, which has its own set of standards around securing the financial transactions surrounding the credit card and the credit card holder. PCI is only concerned with what was mentioned above since hotels must get paid, and the number one form of payment is via e-commerce, either web or in person. There is a separate council that governs and enforces PCI, and the cost of a breach could be substantial. On the other side, we have ISO compliance, which handles breaches related to all personally identifiable information (first and last names, addresses, the names of family members, health information, bank account information, emergency contact information, email addresses, and so forth). As you can imagine, balancing the different areas of compliance can be complex, and this is where I recommend a risk assessment.  A proper risk assessment covers technical and non-technical risks, providing a global perspective of dual compliance, where risks are aligned under each regulatory body and a mitigation plan is in place to remediate. In the end, one must have proof of such by way of what’s called a Report on Compliance (ROC). Enhanced Security, Greater SuccessUnderstanding the resources available to you is crucial. I get it — not every company has thousands of dollars, euros, or pounds to hire in-house security specialists. However, I can’t emphasise enough the importance of proper compliance and risk assessment.  Let me explain why. Without due diligence, your company may not survive. Countless businesses have gone under due to a lack of preparedness. We are living in an age of technological advancement, and with that comes an increased risk of cybercrime. Staying up-to-date and well-protected is essential for your company’s survival, as well as for the security of your customers and partners. Customers and partners value security. Think about it — when choosing between two companies, what’s the differentiator? Today’s partners and consumers are becoming increasingly savvy and concerned about their online safety. On the partnership side, every brand wants to protect its assets, whether financial data, customer information, or a hard-earned reputation.  Demonstrating a commitment to security can help you win their business by showing that you share their concerns. So, How Can You Implement Cybersecurity Solutions Without a Dedicated Team? This is where companies like The Knox Corps come in. We provide risk management, ethical hacking, forensics, vulnerability assessments, IT security, and advisory services to help you become cyber-compliant. That way, you can focus on delivering great solutions to your customers. I’d like to extend my gratitude to HBX Group for giving me and The Knox Corps the opportunity to address this important issue. Alongside Christo and Paula, we are committed to raising awareness about cybersecurity—outreach is essential.  There’s one final thought I’d leave you with during this Cybersecurity Awareness Month: it’s to remain curious yet cautious about the digital world’s constantly evolving nature (consider the rise of artificial intelligence, for example). With that evolution, it’s vital to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to protect your business and yourself before you venture toward bolt-on solutions, such as artificial intelligence. Keeping up with trends while performing trend analysis is paramount to the success of your business. So, before focusing on trends, focus on the foundation first. Scott Patterson is an entrepreneur, professor, professional speaker, and Advisory Chief Security Officer. He possesses over two decades in organisational leadership roles, with proven experience in strategising and developing enterprise security programmes for highly regulated organisations in Healthcare, Financial Services, Education Insurance, and the Armed Forces.