Ronan Daniel

🌊 Aurora Expeditions, in collaboration with CounterCurrent, will equip its cruise ship, Douglas Mawson, with AI-based navigation sensors by December 2025. This technology will optimize resources, enhance safety, and collect real-time oceanographic data in polar regions. The AI uses these data and satellite inputs to suggest fuel-efficient routes. This initiative aims to fill critical data gaps in the Southern Ocean, aiding global climate models and promoting sustainable maritime transport.

💻 Selon Straits Research, d'ici 2033, le marché mondial des aéroports intelligents pourrait croître de 14,5% annuellement, atteignant 11,62 milliards de dollars. En 2024, il est évalué à 3,43 milliards, s'approchant des 4 milliards en 2025. L'essor est soutenu par l'IA, l'IoT et la biométrie, ainsi que par l'augmentation du trafic passagers. Les États-Unis investissent massivement, tandis que l'Europe privilégie le développement durable et l'Asie-Pacifique intensifie son urbanisation. Le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique se concentrent sur l'expérience passager et l'automatisation.

✈️ Korean Air and Archer Aviation partnered on October 20, 2025, to introduce the eVTOL Midnight aircraft in South Korea, with plans to acquire up to 100 units. At the California International Airshow, Midnight demonstrated flying 88 kilometers in 31 minutes at 10,000 feet. South Korea aims to lead in this sector, prioritizing aerial mobility since 2022. The four-passenger Midnight aims to replace 60-90 minute car journeys with 10-20 minute flights, enhancing urban transport.

💸 Hotelport, led by Fred Bean, secured $1.5 million (1.28 million euros) in non-dilutive funding through Hum Capital on October 2025. This investment aims to accelerate its expansion in the hotel industry by enhancing automation and AI-based solutions for content management and customer engagement. Hotelport's strategy maintains control without diluting equity, leveraging SaaS revenue cycles. The funding enhances their proactive audit services, ensuring accurate hotel information across distribution channels.

🚗 Waymo plans to launch autonomous taxis in London by 2026, marking a major expansion outside the U.S. This new service aims to integrate with London's public transport. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, claims over 160 million kilometers have been driven autonomously, enhancing safety compared to human drivers. Fleet operations will partner with Moove. Initial trials will occur in select London neighborhoods, with a full launch expected in 2026, subject to local collaborations.

🛫 Kayak, October 2025, introduces "AI Mode" powered by ChatGPT for natural language trip planning. Launched initially in April 2025 through kayak.ai, it allows users to submit queries in natural language via desktop and mobile. CEO Steve Hafner highlights the removal of predefined fields, with real-time contextual results instead of cached data. AI Mode aligns with industry trends seen in Expedia and Booking. Currently available in English, with more languages to follow.