Ronan Daniel, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier

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En bref : Carte d’embarquement numériques, nomination stratégiques et simulation d’eVTOL

✈️ Joby Aviation, en janvier 2026, à Marina, Californie. Le premier simulateur de vol eVTOL est installé, avec une capacité de formation pour 250 pilotes annuellement. Joby Aviation vise des vols commerciaux en 2026. Laurent Briquet, le 23 décembre 2025, devient DG de Theta Travel Technology pour booster la performance touristique via la technologie. Lighthouse nomme Georg Beyschlag CFO pour structurer sa croissance, avec 900 employés et un marché de 15 milliards de dollars. Haïti lance la carte numérique iKat pour ses voyageurs. RateGain et Aztech déploient l’agent vocal IA UNO VIVA en Grèce et Chypre, réduisant les coûts de 60% et augmentant les revenus de 40%.

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Cocohop lance Theya, un assistant IA dédié aux professionnels du voyage pour 15€ par mois

🚀 Cocohop, founded in 2024 by Molina and Vincent Paulin, launched the AI-powered assistant Theya for tourism professionals. As of January 2026, Theya is available for €15 per month, offering travel-related features like itinerary structuring and marketing content reformulation. It supports agents and tour operators without complex integrations. The target is operational efficiency over excessive promises, enhancing the travel industry's AI accessibility. The subscription model avoids long-term contracts, making it financially flexible and accessible.

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[Tribune] « Les acteurs du voyage ont optimisé leurs prix, pas leurs expériences numériques »

🛫 John Hughes, VP Marketing at AB Tasty, leverages over 20 years in SaaS, focusing on digital transformation. In 2024, IATA highlighted the shift in passenger experience due to digital demand, emphasizing trust, emotion, and conversion as key factors. Google Travel Report 2023 underscored the fragmented inspiration sources for travel. Continuous testing and rapid iteration, rather than complete digital overhauls, are crucial. AI accelerates experimentation, aiding decision-making and enhancing the user journey.

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Le Duomo de Milan devient le premier monument italien à afficher son affluence en temps réel

📈 Milan, 2026: The Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo deploys Affluences’ real-time visitor tracking at the Duomo di Milano, the first in Italy. This system, using 3D and AI counters, optimizes visitor experiences and mitigates overtourism effects. A dozen counters cover the cathedral, terraces, and ticketing areas, informing online and on-site decisions. Affluences, founded in 2014, partners with over 1,000 cultural institutions, enhancing sustainable tourism through technology.

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uCloudlink dévoile sa solution de connectivité hybride terrestre et satellitaire au CES 2026

📶 uCloudlink, based in Hong Kong, presented its connectivity innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, targeting uninterrupted connections for travelers. The MeowGo G50 Max hub combines terrestrial and satellite networks, enabling continuous connectivity, even in areas lacking cell coverage. Partnering with Skylo Technologies, it provides bidirectional messaging and SOS services in 70% of areas without cell signals. uCloudlink has a presence in over 200 countries, offering solutions under the GlocalMe brand.

Travelsoft acquiert l’allemand .BOSYS et renforce sa position en Europe germanophone

💻 Travelsoft, le 8 janvier 2026, annonce l'acquisition de 100% de .BOSYS Software GmbH, à Hambourg. Cette acquisition porte à douze le nombre d'entreprises du groupe. .BOSYS, avec plus de 3 000 agences en Allemagne et Autriche, rejoindra l'écosystème Travelsoft, qui traite 80 millions de passagers et plus de 50 milliards d'euros de réservations par an, renforçant ainsi l'interopérabilité et l'innovation grâce à une équipe de 700 experts.

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Magic On : « L’immersion est une porte d’entrée pour les musées »

📺 Magic On, founded in 2021 by Geoffrey Masson, showcases immersive tech for cultural spaces, including escape rooms and museums. In 2026, they’ll exhibit at Museum Connections. Notable projects include a Lascaux-themed immersive restaurant in Dordogne and a hologram exhibit at the Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var, Draguignan. They prefer bespoke projects, avoiding mass production. At Museum Connections, stand E53 will feature interactive art, animatronics, and 3D-printed accessories.

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Une chaîne d’hôtels lance un service de location de vêtements pour les voyageurs

👕 MIMARU hotels, starting January 19, 2026, will offer a clothing rental service, "Any Wear, Anywhere", in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation. Bookings open January 7. Aimed at foreign families in Japan, it reduces luggage burden and promotes sustainable tourism. Clothes can be rented online and returned at any location in Japan. MIMARU, catering to over 90% international guests, provides spacious 40m² rooms. The initiative supports responsible tourism by reducing carbon footprint and encouraging circular consumption.

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FairMoove acquiert TraceDirecte et renforce son pôle voyage sur mesure responsable

📍 FairMoove acquires TraceDirecte in January 2026, enhancing its responsible travel offerings. Founded by Olivier Catrou in 2011, TraceDirecte operates in 35 destinations and has served 20,000 travelers. This acquisition boosts FairMoove Travel's revenue to €15 million. Catrou, now a FairMoove shareholder, will collaborate with Corinne Louison, Deputy General Director, to expand custom travel experiences. FairMoove now features four complementary divisions supporting sustainable tourism.

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BavAR[t] : « Un outil simple pour sortir les contenus culturels hors les murs »

📱 AR[t] Studio, a Brittany-based startup, will showcase BavAR[t] at the 2026 Museum Connections in Paris. This augmented reality app enables cultural content to be accessed via mobile, offering geolocated art experiences similar to Pokemon Go. It operates on a B2B/B2G model, providing free public access. BavAR[t] has covered 95% of France with art and is expanding across Europe, available in four languages. The focus for 2026 will be enhancing user engagement and visibility.

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