Innovation

💰 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.

🚉 SNCF partners with Mistral AI to expand generative AI use, enhancing employee tools, industrial performance, and passenger experience. Announced alongside VivaTech 2025, this collaboration follows Mistral AI’s pivot with NVIDIA towards European cloud computing and AI. SNCF will integrate Mistral’s models into its SNCF GPT platform, equipping developers and improving R&D, predictive maintenance, and transport plans. SNCF aims for digital sovereignty, opting for French solutions like Inversive for its 1,200 VR/AR headsets over American providers.

💻 En mai 2025, une enquête menée par Flashs pour Hostinger révèle que près de 8 Français sur 10 utilisent l'IA pour préparer leurs vacances. Sur 10,500 répondants, plus de 9,000 utilisent l'IA, intégrant itinéraires, hébergements et recommandations. L'essor des robots conversationnels facilite la planification, économisant temps et réduisant l'incertitude. Léa Paolacci de FLASHS note que l'IA devient un assistant personnel, transformant l'organisation des congés en une expérience optimisée.