The partnership will see Hovertravel implement Carus Engage, allowing the company to advance its digital sales and marketing capabilities. Carus Engage will provide Hovertravel with a platform to sell and manage its range of services, including prepaid tickets, season fares, add-on connecting services and the management of customer-focused initiatives like the loyalty programs.

Hovertravel is a truly singular operation in the global passenger transport landscape, and the longest running passenger hovercraft company in the world. Its sub-10-minute transit is the fastest option to cross The Solent strait, making it an indispensable lifeline service for the Isle of Wight community and tourists alike. In the year of its 60th anniversary 2025, Hovertravel was voted Ferry operator of the Year at the UK´s National Transport Awards.

Cindy Peche, Managing Director of Hovertravel, expresses her satisfaction with the new agreement: "Our offering is complex, as we offer both a daily timetable and extra flights for major local events, including soccer games, cultural festivals, and sports competitions. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the customer experience while streamlining our own operations, and the proven reliability and comprehensive functionality of Carus Engage were a clear fit.”

Carus CEO Anders Rundberg adds: "This cooperation with Hovertravel is a perfect example of our commitment to supporting the entire spectrum of the passenger shipping industry. Hovertravel's commitment to the Solent communities and the unique nature of its operations demands a tailored and highly flexible solution. Carus Engage is that scalable, modular system, ready to meet Hovertravel's specific operational needs today and grow with them into their next 60 years."

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