Innovation

📈 Septeo Hospitality introduces Ulyses Suite, a platform with over 12 modules and 100 tools, enhancing hotel and camping operations across Europe. With advanced AI integration, it automates management processes. Septeo, France's 8th largest software publisher, incorporates acquisitions like Qualitelis and Misterbooking, reaching over 10,000 clients globally. From November 4-6, the Ulyses Suite Camping offer will be revealed at the Salon du Sett. The growth strategy is bolstered by innovation and acquisitions.

💻 Plus de 12 modules et 100 outils pour propulser hôtels et campings en Europe et au-delà. Septeo Hospitality lance Ulyses Suite, intégrant PMS, CRS et moteur de réservation intelligent. La plateforme centralise les données clients, opérationnelles et financières, automatisant les opérations avec l'IA. Septeo, 8e éditeur de logiciels français, vise à booster sa croissance internationale avec cette suite et ses logiciels Asterio, Misterbooking et Resalys.

📋 En 2021, les trois premiers résultats de recherche comptent en moyenne 47 avis, contre 38 avis pour les entreprises classées de la 7e à la 10e place. SoLike propose une automatisation alimentée par l'IA pour gérer les réponses aux avis, économisant jusqu'à 90% du temps consacré à cette tâche. Répondre aux avis améliore le SEO et la réputation, ce qui booste les ventes et renforce la fidélité.

🚀 Amadeus and Shiji have expanded their partnership to simplify hotel technology, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for hotel management, booking, and more. Ulysse launched Hera, a B2B SaaS tool for travel agencies, speeding up quote creation by five times. Vertical Aerospace opened two new UK production sites, aiming for 175 VX4 deliveries by 2030. Regent unveiled the Seaglider in Scotland, a 100% electric flying boat, set to improve coastal travel while reducing CO₂ emissions.

💻 Accor, one of the world's largest hotel groups, has begun migrating its global operations in 110 countries to Oracle's OPERA Cloud PMS. This strategic move, announced today, aims to streamline hotel management systems and enhance customer experiences across all locations. By adopting a unified and secure platform, Accor can standardize information, track performance, and personalize guest experiences effectively. Jean Noel Lau Keng Lun emphasizes the importance of this integration for consistent, high-quality service.

💻 PMS (Property Management System) revolutionizes hotel management by automating and centralizing tasks. With over 13,000 hotels using Amenitiz, it efficiently handles room occupancy, cleaning status, client payments, and staff scheduling. Key features include automatic reservations, invoice generation, and salary computations. Cloud-based for security, it integrates seamlessly with CRM, POS, and channel managers. Aimed at reducing human error and staff turnover, PMS enhances employee satisfaction and client experience, turning hotels into service-oriented establishments.

📅 Les Français, malgré l'intérêt croissant pour l'IA et les technologies biométriques, privilégient les sources traditionnelles pour préparer leurs voyages, selon une étude d'Amadeus. En 2023, 34% des Français se fient aux recommandations de leurs proches, surpassant les agences de voyages en ligne (25%) et la télévision (18%). L'utilisation de l'IA générative est encore faible, passant de 7% à 8% en un an, bien qu'83% des utilisateurs apprécient l'expérience.

🚄 Trainline’s AI strategy is advancing. On September 2025, during Trainline Talks in Paris, CTO Mike Hyde discussed AI's role in simplifying ticket purchasing and travel. The Top Combo tool, leveraging Platform One, optimizes travel options among 300 European operators. The proactive Lib Flex feature, in UK trials, uses geolocation for seamless billing. Meanwhile, a generative AI assistant manages ticket inquiries and actions like refunds. Trainline envisions an "age of gold" for European rail transport.

💻 Cocohop, founded by Molina and Vincent Paulin, officially launched in June 2025 after a beta phase in February. The startup aims to modernize travel professional workflows, addressing challenges like disorganization and adapting to younger generations. Its SaaS platform offers a 60-75% time-saving with features like itinerary planning using AI, real-time updates, and electronic payment. With over 50 million references, Cocohop enhances agent expertise and personalization. Future plans include international expansion and a fundraising round by year-end.

💳 Mirai introduces a multi-acquisition feature in its booking engine to enhance client profitability and transactional efficiency. It optimizes payment management by using local processors, reducing international transaction fees, and enabling payments in local currencies. Key benefits include flexible configuration, alternative payment methods per country, improved customer experience, and minimized exchange risks. This feature aids strategic payment management, supporting hotels in market-specific adaptation, new market access, and better financial reporting.