Ronan Daniel, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 14

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Korean Air s’allie à Archer pour lancer les taxis aériens électriques en Corée du Sud

✈️ 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.

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Hotelport lève 1,28 millions d’euros pour accélérer son expansion dans l’hôtellerie

💸 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.

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En bref : Locations inversées, paiements fractionnés et vols interminables

📰 Xiamen Air sets the record for the longest non-stop flight, covering 19 hours 20 minutes between New York-JFK and Fuzhou, surpassing the previous record by Singapore Airlines. Airalo updates its app, now serving over 20 million users with unlimited data plans across 84 destinations, aiming for 130 by the end of 2025. Qatar Airways partners with Klarna for flexible payments in 17 European countries. Interhome appoints Carina Grühser as CTO to lead tech-based operations.

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Waymo débarque à Londres avec ses taxis autonomes en 2026

🚗 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.

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eVTOL : BETA Technologies se prépare à entrer à la Bourse de New York

✈️ BETA Technologies, based in Vermont, plans to enter the New York Stock Exchange on October 15, 2025, aiming to raise $825 million through an IPO. The company will offer 25 million shares priced between $27 and $33 each. The IPO, potentially valuing BETA at $7.22 billion, involves investors like BlackRock and GE Aerospace. Despite a government shutdown, the IPO proceeds, leveraging a SEC clause. Challenges include demonstrating commercial viability amidst rising losses per share.

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Kayak lance le « Mode IA » sur ses applications desktop et mobile

🛫 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.

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Galdeo : « 72h pour créer un voyage sur mesure, c’est beaucoup trop long »

📅 Alice Pasquier and Gabriel Groizeleau founded Galdeo in La Rochelle to revolutionize travel agencies with AI, cutting custom trip creation from 72 hours to less. Galdeo offers a B2B SaaS tool for €35/month (€28 annually) per user, launched in 2025. After a beta with 10 partners, they secured 100+ leads at IFTM, scheduling 30 meetings for October-November. Expansion targets include France, India, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Canada. Time saved enhances client relationships, boosting conversion rates.

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Le fournisseur de eSim GigSky étend sa couverture des navires de croisières

🛳 GigSky, an American eSim provider based in Palo Alto, California, now extends connectivity to over 200 cruise ships, including Oceania Cruises' Allura and Royal Caribbean International's Star of the Seas. Services cover the Caribbean and Europe, offering data packages from 512 MB to 10 GB, valid from 1 day to 1 month. Plans start at $19.99 (approximately €17.20). COO Samuel King highlights their aim to simplify connectivity and avoid Wi-Fi frustrations onboard.

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Travolution rejoint le groupe média Eventiz

📰 Travelsoft acquires UK-based Travolution through Eventiz, enhancing its media presence in travel tech. In 2024, Travelsoft had acquired Eventiz, adding to its media portfolio. Founded by Travel Weekly and owned by Jacobs Media, Travolution offers travel tech news and events. Christian Sabbagh, Travelsoft's President, emphasizes merging tech, content, and community. Guillaume Poulain, Eventiz's CEO, aims for an international travel media reference. Kate Harden-England, Editor-in-Chief, seeks to make Travolution a premier media source.

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SITA dote l’aéroport de Genève d’un système opérationnel plus intelligent

🛫 2023, Genève, aéroport, SITA, mise en service, système moderne, gestion aéroportuaire, réduction des files, augmentation satisfaction, 70%, prévisions: 20 millions passagers 2030. SITA's real-time platform optimizes operations, including plane movements, check-in, and baggage services. Enhancing self-service options reduces wait times and boosts traveler satisfaction by 70%. Geneva's system aims to meet rising traffic demands and enhance sustainability, setting a benchmark for European airports. Modernization plans include a new terminal for intermodal mobility.

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