Ronan Daniel, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier - Page 33 sur 38

2 min

Vueling veut doter ses appareils de « peau de requin » pour économiser du carburant

💨 Vueling collaborates with MicroTau to introduce shark skin-inspired film on narrow-body aircraft, aiming for a 4% fuel consumption reduction. This innovative film, developed using photolithography, optimizes aerodynamics by mimicking shark skin's microscopic texture. While no implementation date is set, Vueling plans to use 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, surpassing Europe's 6% requirement. Vueling's sustainability director, Franc Sanmartí, highlights this as a key step in enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.

3 min

En bref : merveilles azéris, décarbonation franco-allemande et écran double-face

🗺 Wego collaborates with Azerbaijan Tourism Board to attract MENA travelers with digital content and exclusive offers. Hy2gen and H2V establish H4 Marseille Fos, a €1.5 billion project in Fos-sur-Mer, planning to produce 75,000 tons/year of e-SAF by 2030, reducing emissions by 84%. Travelgate partners with Mize to integrate SmartRate, optimizing hotel bookings. AUO unveils a dual-sided Micro LED screen for airplanes. Navan launches a travel expense analytics tool in the U.S. Advito introduces Carbon Strategy Planner for emissions forecasting.

2 min

Booking.com sommé par les autorités suisses de baisser ses commissions

💵 Booking.com must reduce its commission rates for Swiss hotels by 25%, effective from May 21, 2025, for three years. The Swiss Price Regulator aims to boost hotel competitiveness and protect consumers from high costs. Booking.com, given three months to comply, plans to appeal the decision within 30 days. This ruling aligns with similar actions in Europe, including a €413 million fine from Spain in 2024. Booking.com recently launched a campaign for the Euro 2025 Women's Football Championship in Switzerland.

2 min

Cathay Pacific intègre les AirTags pour permettre de localiser les bagages

📦 Cathay Pacific, as of May 2025, allows passengers to share Apple AirTags' location data with staff to track lost baggage. Passengers with Apple devices running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS 15.2 can generate a shareable link via the "Find My" app. This encrypted link aids airport staff in returning delayed or lost luggage within seven days. This innovative approach aligns with similar protocols by Lufthansa and United, highlighting a growing trend in the airline industry.

2 min

Electra confirme ses intentions après des tests en soufflerie réussis pour le EL9

🛩️ Electra conducted successful wind tunnel tests on a 1/5th scale model of the EL9, proving its capability for ultra-short takeoffs—just 150 feet (45.72 meters), ten times less than current similar-sized aircraft. The EL9's lift coefficient of 20, aided by electric propulsion, allows flight at just 40 km/h. 2200 units are promised to 50 clients worldwide, aiming for pre-series flights by 2027 and commercial service by 2029.

2 min

Amadeus s’associe à Google Cloud pour déployer de nouveaux services grâce à l’IA

🌐 Amadeus and Google Cloud announced a partnership on May 22, 2025, to accelerate new service development in the travel sector. Amadeus migrates part of its infrastructure to Google Cloud, leveraging AI and cloud solutions for improved user experiences. The agreement includes using Google's Vertex AI and Agentspace, enhancing travel research and reservation management. The collaboration aims to optimize flight search and airline offer management through the integration of Amadeus MetaConnect and Nevio with Google Flights and QPX API.

3 min

FairMoove Solutions : « Nous avons démontré que c’est faisable de déployer l’affichage environnemental »

📈 Betterfly, founded in 2011 by Hubert Vendeville, became FairMoove Solutions, aligning with an eco-responsible travel agency. The company aids hotels in environmental display compliance, anticipating the 2026 law requirements. FairMoove's innovations enable environmental assessments in under a day, reducing costs and impacts. Automated invoice reading with AI will launch this year, enhancing cost calculations and action plans. This proactive approach leads in environmental regulation, reflecting Jean-Pierre Nadir's vision.

2 min

L’OTA Fly Fairly s’offre la plateforme LFG, axée sur la génération Z

✈️ Fly Fairly acquires travel platform LFG in May 2025 to tap into Gen Z (born 1995-2009). Based in Kuala Lumpur, LFG allows creating "Placelists" for young travelers. Fly Fairly, founded in Singapore in 2024, partners with over 650 airlines offering 100+ payment options, including cryptocurrencies. LFG co-founders Darryl Han and Foo Shi Hong join Fly Fairly's leadership. This move aims to combine travel discovery with flexible booking for the next generation.

3 min

MooVert : « On a besoin d’une voix qui fédère l’offre de la Travel Tech française »

🗺 French start-up MooVert, led by Pier Tognazzini, is among 8 selected for the French Tourism Days USA 2025 from June 2-6 in California. MooVert offers eco-friendly, authentic tourism solutions. The event, supported by the Ministry of Economy, aims to promote French innovations in Los Angeles and San Francisco, targeting tourism professionals and seeking investors ahead of the 2028 Olympics. MooVert's multilingual site and proprietary algorithm highlight its unique value proposition.

2 min

La Chine découvre le Musée du Prado grâce à une nouvelle expérience de réalité virtuelle

🌎 En 2025, à Shanghai et Chengdu, Acciona Living & Culture lance une expérience de réalité virtuelle immersive en partenariat avec le musée du Prado. En juin et juillet, les visiteurs chinois pourront interagir avec des chefs-d'œuvre de Velázquez, Bosch, et Goya grâce à des casques VR. Présentée d'abord à Madrid les 23 et 24 avril, cette initiative vise à transcender les frontières culturelles et élargir l'audience internationale du Prado.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.