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La plateforme de réservation algérienne VOLZ lève 4 millions d’euros

💰 VOLZ, an Algerian startup founded in 2022 by Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi and Hacene Seghier, raised 600 million dinars (around 4 million euros) in a Series A funding round led by Tell Group. This marks the largest local currency fundraising for an Algerian startup and the first successful exit for the Algerian Startup Fund, which launched in 2020. VOLZ aims to expand across North and West Africa, boasting over 1000% growth within a year.

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Airbnb active son IA anti-fête pour le Nouvel An

📶 Airbnb, in its fifth year, activated its AI "anti-party" tech for New Year's, blocking 20,000 U.S. users in 2024. This AI assesses hundreds of signals to preemptively block risky bookings, allowing only 0.1% of 2024 reservations to be flagged. Initially trialed in Australia in October 2021, it now operates in the U.S., Canada, UK, Spain, and France. This effort aims to prevent disturbances and protect Airbnb's reputation.

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Londres accueillera les taxis autonomes chinois de Baidu en 2026

🚗 Uber and Lyft, in partnership with Baidu, will launch autonomous taxis in London by the first half of 2026. This initiative is part of a UK government pilot program to advance autonomous vehicle legislation. Lyft will initially test dozens of Baidu’s RT6 electric vehicles, scaling to hundreds, pending approval. Uber’s trials, alongside Wayve, will start early 2026. Baidu's Apollo Go service, operational in 22 Chinese cities, conducts 250,000 weekly autonomous trips, indicating strong operational experience.

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Triponic déploie son IA pour simplifier la planification de voyages

🗺️ Triponic, a Canadian startup founded in Toronto and based in Brampton, expands into North America, Europe, and Australia. The company launches a travel planning platform powered by adaptive AI, targeting both individual travelers and professionals with a B2B solution. The platform, which automates itinerary creation and document management, reduces response times and administrative tasks for agencies. Founder Pulkit Batra aims to streamline travel planning by consolidating processes into one tool, eliminating fragmented information sources.

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Civitatis : le fondateur Alberto Gutiérrez cède les rênes à Andrés Spitzer

📆 Alberto Gutiérrez passes CEO role to Andrés Spitzer at Civitatis on January 1, 2026, after 18 years. Founded in 2008, Civitatis serves 750 million hispanophones and lusophones, showing 40% growth in Latin America. The platform offers 95,000 activities in 4,200 destinations across 160 countries, with 1.2 million monthly users. Vitruvian Partners, the main shareholder since June 2024, supports Spitzer’s tech-driven growth strategy. Enrique Espinel continues to focus on international expansion.

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En bref : Locations sur kiosque, marché chinois et avatar indien

🗺 Thomas Cook India introduces TACY, an AI travel assistant, launching with 1,000 guaranteed departures for Europe Summer 2026. United Airlines enhances its app with AI features, with over 84% user engagement. Almosafer and Amadeus strengthen AI-focused travel offerings in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030. CarzRent deploys self-service kiosks at Tenerife South Airport for rental efficiency. Riyadh Air partners with Huawei to develop a digital ecosystem targeting China's market, supporting Saudi's 2030 tourism goal of 150 million tourists.

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Les États-Unis dévoilent leur stratégie nationale pour les taxis aériens avec un décollage prévu en 2027

🚀 Secrétaire américain aux Transports, Sean Duffy, dévoile à Washington le 17 décembre, la stratégie AAM pour 2026-2036. Prévoit premiers vols eVTOL en 2027, déploiement urbain et rural d'ici 2030. Archer, BETA Technologies, Eve Air Mobility, Joby Aviation, et Wisk soutiennent l’initiative. Autonomie essentielle pour succès, avec réutilisation d'infrastructures existantes, partage de données et formation du personnel. Archer collabore avec Californie pour taxis aériens aux Jeux olympiques de Los Angeles 2028. Joby Aviation finalise certification FAA.

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Atari Hotels ouvre son capital pour un lieu immersif à Phoenix

🎮 Atari launches a crowdfunding investment starting at $500 for a gaming-themed hotel in Phoenix. Opening is slated for 2028, with $35-40 million needed. Atari Hotels, managed by Intersection Development, acquired land in Roosevelt Row. Already $14 million invested; construction begins in 2026. The hotel will feature tech-savvy rooms, esports arenas, and more. Architecture by räkkhaus. The project democratizes hotel investment, offering investors ownership and exclusive experiences.

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L’aéroport de Calgary lance un chatbot géo-intelligent alimenté par IA

🛫 Calgary International Airport launched a geo-intelligent chatbot developed by Mappedin in December 2025. Available on yyc.com, it provides real-time, personalized assistance in English and French without needing an app. The AI-powered chatbot addresses flight punctuality queries and guides users using spatial context, reducing staff workload. Mappedin's technology integrates with partners like Satisfi Labs, promising a unified passenger experience amid increasing airport passenger volumes. Future plans may include holographic assistance.

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iGMS simplifie grâce à l’IA la gestion des hébergements en AirBnB

💻 iGMS, a Vancouver-based platform and Airbnb's "Preferred Plus" partner, launches its Pro+ plan with AI tools, reducing property management time by eightfold. Tests with 8,000 Airbnb hosts show weekly communication time dropping from 12 hours to 1.5 hours. Pro+ features include an AI chatbot for contextual responses, dynamic pricing, and a centralized dashboard. It costs $49 (€42) per property per month. Igor Kostin, CTO, emphasizes enhanced efficiency without overhead costs.

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