Situ, the global provider of serviced accommodation solutions, has officially opened its global HQ: a modern, purpose-built space created to support the company’s continued growth. Founded in Exeter in 2008, Situ relocated to its current site in 2018. However, as the business grew, the building could no longer meet its needs. When the opportunity arose to expand on the same footprint, the company embarked on a significant redevelopment, creating a transformed two-storey building that more than doubles its original space. Following an 18-month development programme, Situ is now unveiling its newly designed and substantially expanded
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), Navan, Travelfusion and SAP Concur have announced participation in NDC FastTrack, a cross-industry initiative, supported by Accelya. The initiative will focus on addressing operational and technical challenges associated with scaling New Distribution Capability (NDC)-based distribution. NDC FastTrack provides a structured forum where travel sellers, technology providers and partners exchange implementation experience, surface workflow gaps and resolve technical issues in order to support the continued scaling of NDC content. Current participants of NDC FastTrack also include American Express GBT, BCD Travel, CTM, FCM Travel, Fox World Travel, Sabre, Amadeus, and Travelport, alongside ARC, Navan, Travelfusion and SAP Concur. Recent ARC reporting shows NDC transactions accounted for 21.2% of total ARC-settled transactions in December 2025, which is more than one in five bookings. Accelya platform data also indicates that corporate NDC bookings increased 168% year-over-year in Q4 2025, with GDS-distributed NDC volumes rising 162% over the same period.
Advantage Travel Partnership has welcomed its latest member, Lyca Fly, the travel division of Lyca Group. The move is set to enhance Lyca Fly’s access to competitive commercial deals, deepen supplier relationships and accelerate growth across its full range of travel products and services. Lyca Fly is a full-service travel agency operating under the Lyca Group umbrella, offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel solutions for leisure and business customers. As part of the Lyca Group, it has direct access to the extensive Lyca Mobile customer base and the Lyca Radio network across the UK, enabling cost-effective, targeted promotional campaigns that reach a large and engaged audience. This built-in marketing advantage, combined with an established operational structure and a global supplier network, gives Lyca Fly the platform to scale rapidly and increase market share.
