Innovation

📸 At Viva Tech 2025 in Paris, Alternate Dimension founders Benjamin Marcoux and Nicolas Roig showcased an immersive VR sales tool for tourism. Developed since 2022, it offers a virtual reality solution for destinations and accommodations, using mixed reality to maintain agent-client contact. Experiences last 5-10 minutes with options for personalization. The startup plans three subscription models, ranging from €10 to €50 monthly, targeting Airbnb hosts to event planners. Business formation is set for post-July 2025.

✈️ DerbySoft, a leader in hospitality tech, unveils an innovative flight distribution platform in June 2025, partnering with Ryanair. Ryanair's CMO, Dara Brady, confirmed DerbySoft as an approved OTA aggregator, ensuring transparent pricing. PKFare, acquired in 2024 and led by co-founder Jason Sui, enhances this initiative. DerbySoft also acquired AI-based platform Arise to improve travel advisor communications. CEO Ted Zhang aims for an interconnected travel sector, expanding beyond hospitality.

💰 En février 2025, Exoticca, une agence de voyages en ligne espagnole, a lancé SmartFare, un outil d'intelligence artificielle pour trouver les offres de voyage les moins chères. SmartFare traite 6,5 millions de vols par jour et intègre des services d'hébergement et d'activités touristiques. Exoticca a levé 89 millions d'euros pour sa croissance, principalement aux États-Unis, et propose une Best Price Guarantee avec des assurances annulations flexibles.

💰 Duetto, a leader in revenue management software for the hotel industry, has launched the Revenue & Profit Operating System (RP-OS), a groundbreaking platform that integrates all revenue and profit tools. Leveraging automation, advanced algorithms, AI, and both internal and external data, this innovation shifts away from traditional RMS models. CEO David Woolenberg emphasizes this new system aims to enhance speed, intelligence, and growth for hoteliers, marking a pivotal moment for the industry.

🚀 Eve Air Mobility, a Brazilian company under Embraer, and Future Flight Global, based in Washington D.C., partnered in June 2025 to deploy up to 54 eVTOLs in Brazil and the U.S. This initiative addresses urban congestion and supports sustainable air mobility. Future Flight Global aims to establish a diverse electric aircraft fleet, benefiting from Eve’s proven technology and certification process. The announcement, made in Paris at the Bourget Air Show, aligns with ecological transition goals.

🚄 Du 18 au 20 juin 2025, 23 startups voyagent de Perpignan à Madrid via le Train de la French Tech. L'objectif est de présenter des solutions innovantes à des investisseurs. 10 projets finalistes pitcheront à Madrid. En 2023, Anto.info a levé 300 000€ grâce à cet événement. Initiatives incluent Ways, Habilev, 38bis, et PrimoConciergerie. Organisé par plusieurs entités françaises et espagnoles, cet événement promeut la visibilité internationale des startups.

🚀 Evaneos, June 2025, Paris: Co-CEOs Aurélie Sandler and Maïlys Doë de Maindreville introduced a new SaaS division to aid Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in digitalization. Despite only 30% of their business with Evaneos, DMCs use multiple tools like Excel, Trello, and WhatsApp. The new tools, developed with Odys, streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and integrate AI for hyper-personalization. Over 1 million itineraries benefit from AI, improving efficiency and customer interaction.

🎁 Maximizing gift card sales is crucial for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas. Console SecretBox, a commission-free, AI-enhanced solution, helps businesses boost sales year-round. Limited-time offers, multi-channel promotion, AI-driven optimization, and personalized premium experiences are key strategies. Console SecretBox centralizes sales and simplifies management, offering real-time revenue with no hidden costs. Personalized gift options, premium packaging, and custom corporate solutions further increase sales value.

💻 Mirai introduced a new booking engine designed to boost website conversion rates, increase direct sales, and enhance average cart value. Results load in under 2 seconds, even with slow connections, improving conversion chances. The engine features card displays, reduced scrolling, and Attribute-Based Selling. It offers rate mixing and initial calendar pricing. The redesigned interface simplifies decision-making and boosts cart values. Multi-room bookings show a 56% higher conversion rate than single-room reservations, ideal for hotel chains allowing multi-establishment searches.