Au sommaire de la revue de presse de la semaine du 28 septembre 2026 :
Shorter and more frequent stays in 2027
Booking.com will not be able to acquire Etraveli
Tourist destinations: AI becomes a new lever of influence
IHG accelerates its development in Japan amid tourist demand
India struggles to regain its international tourists
The travel sector pushes the EU to regulate biometrics
Gaming travel turns the hotel into a playground
Germany: bookings remain subdued in winter 2026-2027
Odd! Aluminum-wrapped passport: the quirky anti-piracy trick travelers are talking about
Shorter and more frequent stays in 2027
Booking.com will not be able to acquire Etraveli
Tourist destinations: AI becomes a new lever of influence
IHG accelerates its development in Japan amid tourist demand
India struggles to regain its international tourists
The travel sector pushes the EU to regulate biometrics
Gaming travel turns the hotel into a playground
Germany: bookings remain subdued in winter 2026-2027
Odd! Aluminum-wrapped passport: the quirky anti-piracy trick travelers are talking about
Shorter and more frequent stays in 2027
According to Hilton’s annual report, travelers will favor in 2027 shorter and more frequent stays, with the rise of micro-trips.The group also notes a growing interest in personal development-focused trips, outdoor activities, and well-being.
Another takeaway: despite the rise of AI in travel planning, human recommendations remain largely preferred.
More to discover on euronews.com
Booking.com will not be able to acquire Etraveli
The European Union Court confirmed the ban on Booking’s acquisition of the Swedish group Etraveli for €1.63 billion.
Etraveli, owner of Gotogate and Mytrip among others, would have allowed the American group to strengthen its flight-booking offering and develop a broad “travel ecosystem”, risking marginalizing competitors.
Booking can still bring the case before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
A Reuters report
Etraveli, owner of Gotogate and Mytrip among others, would have allowed the American group to strengthen its flight-booking offering and develop a broad “travel ecosystem”, risking marginalizing competitors.
Booking can still bring the case before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
A Reuters report
Tourist destinations: AI becomes a new lever of influence
With 69 % of 18-28-year-olds and 64 % of Millennials using AI to prepare their trips, destinations must now learn to exist in AI assistant responses.
According to Andrés Martínez, CEO of iUrban, they should better structure their official information to be picked up by AI, but also use these tools to steer visitors toward less-visited sites and highlight local identity. The challenge: not letting algorithms funnel tourists to the same places.
More to read on hosteltur.com
According to Andrés Martínez, CEO of iUrban, they should better structure their official information to be picked up by AI, but also use these tools to steer visitors toward less-visited sites and highlight local identity. The challenge: not letting algorithms funnel tourists to the same places.
More to read on hosteltur.com
India struggles to regain its international tourists
The travel industry pushes the EU to regulate biometrics
Five players in travel and technology, including ACI Europe, Amadeus, IATA and SITA, have formed a coalition to advocate the voluntary deployment of biometrics at European airports.
They are calling for a clear regulatory framework ensuring data protection and the maintenance of non-biometric alternatives.
According to IATA, 74 % of travelers surveyed prefer sharing their biometric data rather than their passport or boarding pass.
A Travel Daily News report
They are calling for a clear regulatory framework ensuring data protection and the maintenance of non-biometric alternatives.
According to IATA, 74 % of travelers surveyed prefer sharing their biometric data rather than their passport or boarding pass.
A Travel Daily News report
Gaming travel turns the hotel into a playground
The travel surrounding video game universes is stepping up a level, with hotels now offering full immersion rather than mere entertainment. A 69-room Minecraft-themed hotel will open in 2027 near London, inside Chessington World of Adventures.
The phenomenon is also developing in Japan with Pokémon-themed rooms and in Spain with hotels that integrate consoles, virtual reality and themed spaces.
Read more on euronews.com
The phenomenon is also developing in Japan with Pokémon-themed rooms and in Spain with hotels that integrate consoles, virtual reality and themed spaces.
Read more on euronews.com
Germany: bookings remain subdued in winter 2026-2027
After a dynamic summer 2026, with revenues up 4%, winter bookings lag behind.
According to Travel Data + Analytics, revenues for the winter season 2026/27 are currently 2% below last year, with the number of travelers down 6%. Long-haul trips are especially affected, notably to the United States (-28%) and the United Arab Emirates (-52%).
More to read on reisevor9.de
According to Travel Data + Analytics, revenues for the winter season 2026/27 are currently 2% below last year, with the number of travelers down 6%. Long-haul trips are especially affected, notably to the United States (-28%) and the United Arab Emirates (-52%).
More to read on reisevor9.de
Insolite ! Aluminum-wrapped passport: the quirky anti-piracy trick travelers are talking about
On TikTok and Reddit, a travel tip is making waves: wrapping your passport in aluminum foil to block the radio reading of its chip.
While metal can indeed block radio waves, the risk of fraudulent passport reading is already limited by several security features.
Result: between the passport and the foil, travelers might mainly gain… a few extra touches at checkpoints.
Source: lefigaro.fr
While metal can indeed block radio waves, the risk of fraudulent passport reading is already limited by several security features.
Result: between the passport and the foil, travelers might mainly gain… a few extra touches at checkpoints.
Source: lefigaro.fr
