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Tes appoints new technology chief. Global education technology company Tes, headquartered in London, has appointed Camila Kill as chief technology officer to lead its technology strategy and support the development of its digital platforms. Camila joins following almost a decade at Expedia Group, most recently as vice-president of engineering, where she led teams using data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop digital experiences. She brings 20 years' experience across the technology sector, having also held roles at TUI, Legal & General and Jaguar. In her new role, Camila will oversee Tes's technology strategy, with a focus on strengthening its data capabilities, simplifying its technology systems and identifying opportunities to integrate AI and machine learning. A key priority will be accelerating Tes360, the company's initiative to connect technology and data across schools and academy trusts. The platform aims to simplify administrative processes, improve access to information and give teachers and school leaders more time to focus on pupils. Camila said: "What attracted me to Tes was the opportunity to use technology to make a genuine difference to education. "Schools already have a wealth of technology and valuable information, but there is a huge opportunity to make it work better together. "I've spent much of my career looking at how you bring together products, data and engineering at scale to create experiences that feel simpler and more useful. "I want to bring that same thinking to Tes: using technology to remove complexity, uncover better insights and solve real problems for schools. "Tes360 gives us the opportunity to do that across the whole school environment. "And with AI and machine learning advancing so rapidly, we have an opportunity to rethink what education technology can do - not technology for its own sake, but innovation that gives teachers and leaders time back and helps them support pupils more effectively." Rod Williams, chief executive of Tes, added: "Camila brings a specialised combination of deep engineering expertise and experience of delivering technology and innovation at enormous scale. "She understands how to connect complex products and data behind the scenes while focusing on the user experience. "That is exactly the kind of thinking we want to bring to education. "Tes360 is about moving beyond fragmented technology towards a more connected approach, and Camila will play a major role in further shaping that vision and determining what comes next. "This appointment is an important step in our ambition to build technology that genuinely changes how schools operate and supports teachers and pupils, particularly in areas such as safeguarding." Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here. Explore these topics. Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered. * Occasional offers & updates from selected Bdaily partners

DPAA summitamerican Eagle and Expedia cmos to discuss real-world Connections. October 13 event in New York will explore how brands combine digital marketing, AI and physical experiences to engage consumers. October 9, 2026 by John Berkovich American Eagle Outfitters and the Expedia Group will bring their perspectives on connecting digital engagement with physical experiences to the 14th annual DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit, taking place October 13 at Pier Sixty in New York City. The event's theme, "Real Connections," will focus on how brands can use digital technology, including AI, while maintaining meaningful interactions with consumers in physical environments. The two companies will examine how digital discovery and marketing translate into activities such as shopping in stores and traveling to destinations. Connecting screens and stores. American Eagle Outfitters CMO Craig Brommers will join Stagwell Vice Chairman David Sable for a session titled "Screens, Scrolls & Stores: The Return of Real-World Connection." The discussion will cover the retailer's use of digital campaigns, Times Square advertising, content creators and mall activations to engage younger consumers. Physical retail remains an important component of the customer journey. According to eMarketer figures cited by DPAA, 82.6% of U.S. retail sales in 2026 are expected to take place in physical stores. The session will examine how brands can convert digital attention into store visits and other real-world interactions. AI and the travel experience. Expedia Group CMO Jochen Koedijk will address the role of AI in travel planning and booking during a session titled "Where AI Meets the Real World: Rethinking the Traveler Journey." The discussion will explore how travelers use AI to discover destinations and plan trips while still relying on established travel brands when making purchases. According to Expedia Group research cited in the announcement, 68% of travelers prefer booking through a trusted travel brand rather than an AI chatbot or agent, even when AI booking options are available. Koedijk will also examine how brands can connect with travelers throughout their journeys, including at transportation hubs and destinations. The DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit is expected to attract approximately 1,000 attendees from brands, agencies, media platforms and technology companies.

EasyJet holidays expands city breaks range via Expedia tie-in. EasyJet holidays is expanding its city breaks range via a collaboration with Expedia Group B2B. Customers booking a flight on easyJet.com can now add a hotel from thousands of additional options across European cities destinations, turning their flight and hotel into a package. The new proposition means customers can combine their preferred flights and accommodation, alongside optional luggage and transfer add-ons, into one booking. Every city break package is fully covered by Abta and Atol protection. The partnership comes as the operator released the findings of comparative research showing that booking a package is cheaper than arranging the same trips independently, saving an average of £328 and up to £378. The operator said: "Trying to build a getaway piece-by-piece often leads to unexpected expenses. "Rather than securing a bargain, travellers who booked their flights and accommodation separately ended up spending up to £378 more than package bookers. "On top of higher standalone hotel rates, holidaymakers admit that additional costs across airport transfers (17%) and booking fees (15%), meant they spent more than expected when booking travel separately." EasyJet holidays head of cities Irene Roberts said: "City breaks are all about making the most of a few days away, and we want to make that as easy and affordable as possible. "Our new partnership with Expedia Group B2B means that when customers book their easyJet flights, they can now choose to add a hotel from thousands of options across Europe's best-loved cities, while getting the value, convenience and protection that comes with booking a package. "And with our research showing holidaymakers could save up to £378 compared to booking their flights and hotel separately, that's more money to spend enjoying the city when they get there."