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Travel Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Commission tracker Sion expands supplier partnerships
Travel advisor technology provider Sion is expanding to work with suppliers with the end goal of getting travel advisors commission payments sooner. Sion, a travel advisor-founded company that tracks and recovers commission, this week announced a partnership with Rocco Forte Hotels. With the partnership, Rocco Forte's commissions will be paid in days, Sion said in a release, at "a significant reduction in cost compared to the industry norm. The technology company has also partnered with other suppliers in the process of going live with Sion, including SHA Wellness and Queen of Clubs. By using its technology, suppliers will better be able to manage and distribute commissions, Sion said. That will likely boost direct bookings and strengthen relationships with the travel agency community. "The travel industry has been waiting for this shift," Sion CEO Irving Betesh said. "Sion has already transformed the way travel agents track and manage their commissions. Now, we're doing the same for hotels, giving them the tools to manage and process commissions faster and more efficiently, because when travel agents are paid on time, everyone wins." Jan Arnold, senior vice president of sales at Rocco Forte Hotels, said in addition to streamlining commission payments, the partnership with Sion enables the hotel company to have "complete transparency" with travel advisors. "The travel community plays an integral role in Rocco Forte's commercial success story," Arnold said. "Commission payments are an important element of our partnership, and we continuously strive to improve. When travel agents are happy, they book more, and that benefits everyone." Sion said it expects more hotel groups to sign on in the future.
Hype Malaysia
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
NCT WISH Announces Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For March 2026
K-pop boy group NCT DREAM have performed in Malaysia numerous times, and while fans are grateful for the opportunity to see the idols on stage, many have been hoping that the group's sub-units like NCT U, NCT 127 and NCT WISH will also get the chance to hold concerts in Kuala Lumpur. It seems fans' wishes have finally been granted, as it has now been confirmed that one of the sub-units will be making their way to Malaysia in the near future. Earlier today (Monday, 21st July), event organiser iMe Malaysia announced that NCT WISH (NCT 위시/エヌシーティー·ウィッシュ) will be embarking on their 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' tour across Asia later this year and fans will be thrilled to know that Malaysia is among the confirmed stops for next year. Here's what we know so far: NCT WISH is the Japanese and final sub-unit of South Korean boy group NCT, under SM Entertainment. The group consists of 6 members: Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, and Sakuya. They made their debut with 'Hands Up' in October 2023 and, by 2024, were recognised by the US Grammy as one of the '11 Rookie K-Pop Acts to Know in 2024'. Relatively new to the industry, the idols are about to embark on their first full concert tour across Asia. While not much information has been announced yet, here are the confirmed details for the Kuala Lumpur show so far: NCT WISH 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR Date: 7th March 2026 (Saturday) 7th March 2026 (Saturday) Venue: Idea Live Arena, KL Idea Live Arena, KL Organiser: iMe Malaysia iMe Malaysia Ticketing: TBA Ticketing and seating details will be announced at a later date, so be sure to stay tuned for further updates. In the meantime, let's enjoy NCT WISH's latest single 'poppop' from their mini-album of the same name: Source: Instagram
Morocco World
17-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Mohcine Bouriga to Sign with AS FAR
Rabat – The Swiss football club Sion has officially reached a final agreement with AS FAR to complete a deal to sell Moroccan striker Mohcine Bouriga. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old transaction was valued at over €400,000, in addition 25% for future moves to other clubs. The player struggled to adjust to the Swiss league during the season, accumulating 22 appearances by scoring once, keeping 602 minutes on the 2024-25 season. Bouriga made a significant impact in MAS Fez, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists across 29 appearances, and ended the season as the league's top scorer. The forward is expected to join AS FAR lines on a four year deal to be set in motion ahead of the upcoming season under coach Nassim Bayoudh.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Portugal out of Euro 2025 after defeat by Belgium
Belgium have only won three of their nine games under Elisabet Gunnarsdottir [Getty Images] Portugal's faint hopes of reaching the Euro 2025 quarter-finals ended as they were beaten by Belgium in their final group stage game. To go through as Group B runners-up, they needed to beat Belgium, and hope Italy lost to Spain with a six-goal swing. Advertisement But Belgium, already eliminated after defeats by Spain and Italy, took control after three minutes in Sion as captain Tessa Wullaert turned home a low cross from Jill Janssens. Though Telma Encarnacao equalised for Portugal with three minutes remaining, Belgium secured all three points through Janice Cayman, who struck deep in stoppage time. After Portugal went behind early to Wullaert's goal, Ana Capeta passed up two gilt-edged chances to equalise - first failing to lift the ball over Lisa Lichtfus before the break and then failing to beat the Belgium goalkeeper at her near post minutes after the restart. Portugal were handed a reprieve when Mariam Toloba's goal for Belgium was chalked off for a foul on Andreia Jacinto in the build-up, after referee Tess Olofsson reviewed the incident on the pitchside monitor. Advertisement Belgium and Toloba were denied a second again when the striker headed Wullaert's cross against the woodwork before Encarnacao's equaliser. Amber Tysiak thought she had given Belgium the lead again in stoppage time, only for it be ruled out for offside after a video assistant referee review - but then came Cayman's dramatic winner. With Spain beating Italy 3-1 in the other fixture, Belgium took third place in Group B with three points - one behind the Italians - while Portugal finished bottom with one point. What was the main talking point? It was another game filled with plenty of late drama for Portugal, who had maintained hopes of going through when Diana Gomes scored late to rescue a 1-1 draw against Italy on Monday. Advertisement But in their final group outing, Francisco Neto's side took time to recover from Wullaert's early goal for Belgium. Though much improved after the restart, Portugal had to ride their luck before Encarnacao's late equaliser but that was far from the final twist in the game. Tysiak's goal for Belgium was ruled out for offside in added time before Cayman scored, after seeing her initial attempt blocked in front of the goal by Carole Costa, to help Gunnarsdottir's side end their campaign on a positive note. Portugal, meanwhile, completed a difficult and emotional campaign, that was overshadowed by the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash days before the Euro 2025 opener against Spain. Advertisement Which players stood out? Wullaert continues to shoulder Belgium's goalscoring responsibility 14 years on from her international debut, scoring her 94th goal for her country. The former Manchester City striker, 32, scored five goals during the qualification campaign to help Belgium reach their third successive European Championship. And in what could be her final Euro appearance, Belgium's all-time record goalscorer not only bagged her first goal in the competition since 2017 but also created plenty of chances for her team-mates after drifting into wide areas. She has been involved in 19 goals in her past 13 appearances for Belgium, with 11 goals and eight assists. Advertisement Wullaert, along with match-winner Cayman, have started every game for their country at the Euros since their tournament debut in 2017. While Portugal goalkeeper Patricia Morais could make little impact on her 100th international appearance, her counterpart Lichtfus was key to Belgium's victory by making six saves. The standout stats The result means Portugal are yet to reach the knockout rounds of a major tournament, exiting at the group stage at the Euro 2017, Euro 2022, World Cup 2023 and now Euro 2025. Only Russia (15) have played more games at the European championship without ever keeping a clean sheet than the Portuguese (nine), who have conceded 23 goals in total, an average of 2.6 per game, which is the highest of any nation to appear at more than one edition of the tournament. Advertisement Both of Belgium's most recent competitive wins have come against Portugal with them also winning 3-0 in a Nations League fixture in June. What is next for these teams? Belgium will return to Nations League action in October when they bid to stay in League A by beating the Republic of Ireland in a two-leg promotion/relegation play-off. Meanwhile, Portugal, who finished last behind Spain, England and Belgium in their Nations League group last month, have already been relegated to League B. Where next?
Reuters
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Belgium end Portugal's quarter-final dreams with a 2-1 victory at Euro 2025
SION, Switzerland, July 11 (Reuters) - Belgium's Tessa Wullaert and Janice Cayman struck in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Portugal in their final Group B game at Euro 2025 on Friday that extinguished the Portuguese team's dreams of advancing to their first European knockout round. Belgium, who had already been eliminated from quarter-final contention before kick-off, finished third in Group B, while Portugal, who needed a win to advance, were fourth. Spain and Italy both went through after the Spaniards won their match 3-1. Belgium, who had two goals disallowed after VAR checks, had a dream start as Wullaert scored in the third minute after Jill Janssens raced down the right flank before slotting a low cross to the captain. Wullaert steered her shot into the far corner past goalkeeper Patricia Morais. The Belgians, quarter-finalists in 2022, held strong under an onslaught of desperate Portuguese attacks until Telma Encarnacao bagged an equaliser in the 87th minute to breathe some hope into the Portuguese side. But Cayman sealed Belgium's victory with a 96th-minute goal that happened largely thanks to terrible Portugal defending, when she pounced on a loose ball and fired home. Belgium's Mariam Toloba and Amber Tysiak both had goals disallowed in a roller-coaster second half, Toloba for a foul in the build-up and Tysiak for offside. Belgium lost midfielder Jassina Blom, who was carried off on a stretcher in the first half with an apparent knee injury and reappeared later on crutches. Portugal had kept alive their Euros campaign with a dramatic come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Italy, but there were no late-game heroics on Friday and tears flowed after the final whistle. Portugal had an emotional start to their tournament, opening against world champions Spain on the same day that Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died with his brother in a car crash. Dozens of Jota shirts and signs dotted the Portugal crowd on Friday.
