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Impact Consultants: Your Growth Partner for Tourism & Travel

June 16, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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A trajectory built on action

This is not merely another consulting firm that studies, diagnoses and delivers recommendations that are theoretically sound. IMPACT CONSULTANTS only recommends organisations and practical solutions which its partners stand behind, drawing on their hands-on experience as business leaders. Founded by Paul de Rosen and Rodolphe Lenoir, the firm grew with a simple idea: in the Travel sector, a firm’s value is measured by its usefulness and its ability to move projects forward concretely.

A few reference points: +150 assignments completed for players in Travel, €1.9M in revenue in 2025, a team of 15 people and a pool of 25 experts mobilized across more than 8 countries, 3 offices (Paris, Marseille and Monaco). Clients such as Accor, La Compagnie des Alpes, Maeva, Air Austral, Palomino, Digitrips or PortAventura have trusted this approach.

Accelerate your growth today, build your performance for tomorrow

At IMPACT CONSULTANTS, the mission is clear: to be useful by solving growth challenges, now and for the long term.

This translates into an approach that is both strategic, to guide or secure the structuring choices (markets, model, positioning, international growth), operational, to produce measurable results (sales, distribution, RM/pricing, go-to-market), and change-management oriented : as the Travel market evolves continuously, the firm aims to provide its clients with the best information and analyses on practices to navigate this context effectively.

Four levers, one direction: your performance

IMPACT CONSULTANTS operates in four complementary areas, all aimed at a single objective: to accelerate and sustain the growth of its clients.

Growth plan — Markets, positioning, international and external growth: the firm helps its clients secure their structuring choices and cross their next milestones.

Commercial services — Deep commercial effectiveness: organization of sales teams, management of distribution networks, concrete go-to-market plans. No theory: practical mechanics that work.

Offer management — Revenue optimization, reliability and activatability of commercial data, performance-driven governance. Better-informed decisions, margins better preserved.

Transformation and data management — Support for transformation projects (digital, organizational, tools): the firm helps its clients steer change by embedding evolutions in teams and processes.

Tangible results, proven on the ground

International is in the DNA of IMPACT CONSULTANTS. New markets, new channels, new partners: the firm mobilizes a network of experts in more than 8 countries to test hypotheses on the ground, secure local feasibility and accelerate execution.

These interventions translate into concrete results: PortAventura World exceeded its targets in the French market in the first year; Digitrips was supported in its phases of international testing; Futuroscope for the commercial plan backing the €300 million investment; Accor for implementing a new high-performing global organization; or Palomino for the sale of its activities to Jancarthier.

Do you have growth ambitions for 2026 and beyond? Don’t leave your trajectory to chance. Let’s transform your projects into concrete results together. Let’s talk about your next milestone.

Contact IMPACT CONSULTANTS

IMPACT CONSULTANTS : Le partenaire de croissance des acteurs du Tourisme et du Travel

Rodolphe Lenoir

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.impactconsultants.eu/

Pioneers Forum 2026: Egypt’s Tourism Leaders Confront Uncertainty

June 16, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Les Pionniers à Marseille, en mai 2025 © Jules DESPRETZ

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From May 30 to June 4, 2026, 130 tourism decision-makers will fly to Egypt, traveling between Cairo and Aswan, with Luxor on the route.

Placed under the theme “Steering the Uncertain,” this new edition promises to be rich in exchanges, in reflections and in discoveries!

An edition focused on meetings, exchanges and professional opportunities

Created in 2000 by Pierre Amalou, the promise of the Forum des Pionniers has not changed for more than two decades: to create the conditions for shared reflection on the topics that stir the sector, in an environment conducive to in-depth discussions and to professional rapprochement. Participants find there as much strategic keys as concrete opportunities for collaboration, in a climate of trust and sharing.

The 2026 edition can rely on the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt, signaling strong government commitment to the event and marking the country’s tourism ambitions. EgyptAir, one of the oldest airlines in the world and a spearhead of Egyptian connectivity, as well as Travel Evasion, a French specialist in the destination, lend their support to this new edition.

This year, renowned companies such as Adyen, Agapè CSR, Allianz Partners, Alma, Atlas, HDB Solutions, Impact Consultants, Orange Travel, PenguinWorld (Quartier Libre, Resaneo, SpeedMedia), Travel Tech Factory and Vox Group have confirmed their presence as sponsors of the 24th edition of the Forum des Pionniers.

Un terrain de réflexion collective pour décrypter les grandes mutations du secteur

The 2026 theme “Steering the Uncertain” invites us to measure what is at stake today in the world of tourism. The traditional reference points of the trade have been upended in just a few years, pushing leaders to invent new methods of steering.

Between geopolitical instability, the emergence of artificial intelligence in all professions, and a coming wave of leadership transitions, the daily life of executives has changed. The Forum aims to provide a space to pose the right questions and to elicit operational answers, drawing on the diversity of experiences gathered in the room.

● How to decide and commit resources when the economic and geopolitical horizon is clouded?

● What role should AI play in travel professions, and how to preserve what gives teams their value?

● How to hand down, tomorrow, a tourism business, and what does that entail to prepare today?

Workshops on collective intelligence, masterclasses and moments of exchange will pace the reflection. These formats are designed to bring forth participants’ voices, rather than place them in the audience’s position.

Retours d'expérience et débats : le Forum des Pionniers favorise l'émergence de réflexions partagées entre dirigeants du tourisme. © Jules DESPRETZ

At the end, juxtaposed viewpoints, shared concrete cases and, true to the Forum’s DNA, professional connections that extend far beyond the event. The Pioneers will depart with a sharper reading of the ongoing transformations, practical tools to address them, and a network of peers that can be activated throughout the year.

L’Égypte en toile de fond, entre patrimoine universel et nouvelle dynamique touristique

It is in Cairo and along the Nile that the Pioneers community will gather. Egypt, which surpassed 19 million visitors in 2025, is experiencing an unprecedented phase of tourism growth not seen in decades. The country has made tourism a pillar of its economic strategy, closely linking it to the valorization of its heritage.

The recent opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the rehabilitation of major pharaonic sites, and the upgrade of hotel offerings compose a picture where historic heritage sits alongside a genuine ambition for renewal. Forum participants will discover this duality through immersion, through visits to major sites and meetings with local players who shape today’s Egyptian tourism.

This destination provides a particularly illuminating setting for leaders who come to question their own steering repertoires. Beyond the framework, Egypt adds additional material for reflection on a sector’s ability to transform without denying what makes it unique.

Travel Tech Factory: Six Specialized Factories, New SEO & GEO Offering, and a Sovereign Travel AI

June 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Six Factories, a Single Logic

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Travel Tech Factory has structured ten years of expertise into six specialized Factories: Advisory, Connect, Web, Content, Intelligence, and Business Travel. Each Factory acts as an independent entry point: a crisis-hit NDC-powered tour operator activates Travel Connect Factory; a stagnating OTA engages Travel Web Factory. We enter through the urgent need, assess, and scale if it holds. Travel Advisory Factory shapes the trajectories of transformation. Travel Connect Factory stabilizes GDS and NDC integrations without a mandated overhaul. Business Travel Factory leads compliance and the duty of care.

TA’I: the sovereign AI that handles bookings

With TA’I, its sovereign travel AI, Travel Tech Factory addresses the limits of generic LLMs (price hallucinations, ignorance of IATA rules). TA’I is trained on travel-specific data under native business governance. A major difference: connected to GDS, Orchestra, and distribution platforms, TA’I can carry out the reservation. It marks the transition from an AI assistant to an operational AI agent — governed, traceable, validated. Adoption is measurable. Productivity gains are verifiable.

Travel Content Factory: SEO and GEO content

The new Travel Content Factory offering industrializes the production of travel content that is 100% original, optimized for traditional SEO and for GEO — search engine optimization via generative AI. The base catalog is not the same as the web catalog: Travel Content Factory delivers dozens of descriptions in record time, with human validation, for tour operators, agencies, hoteliers, airlines, and DMCs. In a sector where Google deploys its own travel AI tools, this dual optimization becomes strategic.

Industry expertise, ROI as the guiding principle

A decade in travel creates reflexes that generalists do not possess. Knowing IATA rules, understanding where flows break, anticipating exceptions — this is the industry expertise that Travel Tech Factory’s clients buy. And behind each Factory, a single motto: ROI. Measured before, during, and after. Not magicians — practical, effective professionals with ten years of real-world travel projects, at airlines, travel agencies, hoteliers, and tour operators.

Learn More About Travel Tech Factory

Travel Tech Factory : Six Factories spécialisées, une nouvelle offre SEO et GEO et une IA Travel souveraine

Website: https://traveltechfactory.com

Email: [email protected]

The Pioneers Forum 2026 Live [ABO]

June 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Top of Travel: A Featured Window into TourMag’s Digital Edition

In the latest digital edition of TourMag, a dedicated module called “Top of Travel” takes center stage, pairing a prominent promotional banner with a focused, reader-friendly presentation. The layout positions an advertisement to the left, drawing the eye with a bold visual cue, while the main content area is streamlined for easy consumption. The banner, branded with the label “Top of Travel,” immediately signals a curated highlight reel designed to showcase travel stories, trends, and recommendations.

At the heart of the page lies an embedded live experience that invites readers to engage with freshly updated material. The central column hosts a live feed that is delivered through an embedded streaming element, allowing real-time interaction with current travel content. This live component acts as a dynamic gateway to evolving stories, enabling readers to access timely coverage without navigating away from the page. The implementation emphasizes a seamless, uninterrupted viewing experience, ensuring that the latest developments in travel are readily accessible.

The page’s visual narrative is anchored by a striking photograph credited to Jules Despretz. The image serves as a focal point for the reader, offering a compelling entry into the surrounding text and multimedia elements. The accompanying credit acknowledges the photographer’s contribution, underscoring TourMag’s commitment to showcasing high-quality visuals in conjunction with text-based reporting. The presentation of the image aligns with the site’s broader editorial aesthetic, balancing aesthetic appeal with informative content.

Layout choices throughout the page reflect a deliberate emphasis on readability and focus. The design minimizes distractions by hiding auxiliary columns and optimizing the main reading area for a clean, centered experience. This approach prioritizes the core article content and the embedded live feed, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the subject matter without the clutter often associated with multi-column layouts. The result is a streamlined, distraction-free environment that highlights the featured travel coverage.

The structure also conveys a sense of immediacy and accessibility. By presenting the most relevant material in a single, prominent column, readers can quickly grasp the key narratives and then explore related multimedia elements as desired. The combination of an eye-catching banner, a live content stream, and a powerful photographic centerpiece creates a cohesive reading experience that mirrors contemporary digital publishing trends, where speed, clarity, and visual engagement are paramount.

In keeping with TourMag’s editorial cadence, the page integrates multi-media elements to supplement traditional text. The live feed provides an ongoing stream of travel conversations, updates, and perspectives, complementing the article’s written components. Readers are invited to interact with the content through the embedded experience, experiencing a blend of reporting, commentary, and real-time commentary that enriches the overall narrative.

The photographic highlight by Jules Despretz anchors the page’s visual storytelling. The image’s presence reinforces the journalistic value of pairing descriptive prose with compelling visuals, offering readers a more immersive understanding of the travel landscape. While the banner and the live feed drive the page’s dynamic qualities, the still photograph grounds the experience with a moment of visual resonance.

From a technical standpoint, the page adopts a focused approach to presentation. The left-side promotional element, the central live content module, and the prominent photograph work in concert to deliver a concise, engaging experience. The removal of extraneous side columns and the centering of the primary content contribute to a clean, modern aesthetic that aligns with contemporary web design principles. This layout choice supports quick scanning, easy navigation, and a straightforward path from introduction to multimedia exploration.

In summary, TourMag’s Top of Travel page exemplifies a deliberate fusion of advertising, live content, and high-quality photography to create a compelling reader experience. The combination of a bold promotional banner, a real-time embedded feed, and a captivating credit for the lead image demonstrates how editorial teams can harmonize commercial elements with substantive travel coverage. The result is a focused, immersive environment that invites readers to explore current travel narratives in a streamlined, visually engaging format.

GreenGo in the City: A Quest for Fame and Profitability

June 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

GreenGo vise la rentabilité en 2027 - Crédit photo : Joga

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After a record-breaking year in 2025, GreenGo has no intention of resting on its laurels.

During the previous financial year, the startup recorded 70,000 travelers, for over 200,000 overnight stays, marking a 100% growth. 2026, while more challenging due to the Middle East conflict and a cautious mood among the French, appears to continue on this trajectory.

Growth at any cost is no longer the standard, as GreenGo has chosen the path of “profitable growth”, in order to present a positive financial statement as early as 2027.

“Our booking volumes are beginning to look promising, as in 2026 we should cross the €15 million mark, then exceed €20-25 million in 2027.

It’s really exciting, but it requires a lot of work. It’s tough, but there are numbers that don’t lie.

We currently have an average rating of 4.87 out of 5, so we’re hitting the mark. And happy customers come back, which is cheaper than running marketing campaigns“, shares Guillaume Jouffre.

And yet, for the first time in its history, GreenGo will step off the screens to become visible in France’s largest cities, in an unexpected format.

GreenGo: “We have a brand-awareness challenge”

Since May 21, 2026, the startup has been appearing in major cities across France.

Wanting to establish itself as an alternative to American platforms and market giants, GreenGo decided to run a disruptive outdoor advertising campaign, aiming to dispel the myth of long-haul travel.

The visuals feature French locations, well-known or not, that closely resemble famous tourist sites around the world, with short phrases intended to catch the eye of pedestrians, drivers, or cyclists, such as: “This is like Canada, with eight hours less of flying” or “There’s a Cyclades vibe, but without the people.”

A large-scale marketing campaign for a company of around twenty people, going against the grain of a digital-native firm, since it is deployed on billboards and at bus shelters.

“This is a major action for us at our scale, allowing us to be visible in hundreds of places in cities like Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, etc. We must acknowledge that this is our first awareness campaign. Our starting premise is simple: we see that GreenGo resonates with people, that individuals identify with the idea of traveling better. When they know us and try us, they come back“, explains the platform’s founder.

Early in the year, the startup conducted a brand tracker to measure its awareness among the general public. In the survey, French people were asked to name travel brands they knew from a provided list.

And surprise, GreenGo appeared in 5% of cases.

“It’s not nothing, but it’s not a lot either. We therefore have a brand-awareness challenge, and to improve this, there is no secret: we must invest in marketing.”

GreenGo inaugurates its first outdoor advertising campaign in cities and bus shelters

This is how the idea of placing outdoor boards in the urban centers of France came about.

But why choose this route for a platform that launched online in 2021?

“We also invest a lot in social networks and Google. To be honest, we work across 15 different acquisition channels. We needed to diversify our communication channels and move toward offline channels.

We could have chosen among outdoor advertising, radio and television, but these media are not very accessible to us.

For people to know us more broadly, we must invest, while being prudent to avoid burning through cash. After all, this is a first step, the beginning of what we plan to roll out in the coming years“, hopes he.

And ultimately, to gain visibility, GreenGo will multiply its presence by ensuring physical and visual visibility in French cities, while also deploying the same campaign on social networks and through influencer actions.

To read: From France’s roads to Argentine glaciers… Guillaume Jouffre’s transformative travels

It is therefore a comprehensive effort to be visible to a large portion of the French population.

“The theme we’ve chosen is that you don’t need to travel to the far corners of the world to enjoy your holidays. It’s like the United States, but without Donald Trump.

We do not foreground the environmental aspect, even if it is underlying, but rather the side of desire and longing. Our mission is to encourage people to travel locally or not too far, to reduce the impact of holidays“, analyses Guillaume Jouffre.

Incidentally, note that another site has also undergone a transformation by stepping away from digital to advertise in the Paris metro. Founded in 2016, Kombo launched its first offline campaign during the last two weeks of April.

Summer 2027: GreenGo expects a ketchup effect on bookings

Guillaume Jouffre, fondateur de GreenGo - Photo GreenGO

Matthieu Marquenet, founder of Kombo, feels that his company has evolved from a simple website into a well-known brand. An achievement that will probably not immediately boost revenue, but rather in the medium and long term.

This will likely also be the case for GreenGo, even if the challenge remains to successfully navigate a summer that appears to be complicated. According to many professionals, including specialists on France, the summer season is presently in the background.

“The economic context is peculiar and we observe a rather strange trend, with the booking window shrinking. In March and April, it shortened by more than a week: we went from 67 days to 60 days between booking and stay.

Moreover, we observe that the average order value is slightly down, by about 3 to 4%, and the number of nights is also decreasing.”

I don’t think the French will drastically cut their vacation budgets or their desire to travel. I bet they simply shifted their booking window due to the conflict. There is a lot of hesitancy. We are waiting for the ketchup effect; the question is when it will occur“, estimates the gastronome Guillaume Jouffre.

The ketchup effect was popularized by footballer and economist Cristiano Ronaldo, who stated in 2010 that “Goals are like ketchup: when they come, they all come at once.”

The expression has since been used in the Harvard Business Review to describe a product, a market, or an asset that struggles to find its audience, before suddenly accelerating.

So, will tourism experience its ketchup moment? No one knows for sure, but the entire industry hopes so. It will depend on Trump and his willingness, or not, to end the conflict, on oil prices, and on a potential economic crisis.

In any case, this hesitation does not seem to scare GreenGo’s teams.

GreenGo: “We no longer want to be dependent on fundraising”

“We continue to sign up new hosts, almost 1,000 locations per month, while maintaining our level of rigor, meaning accommodations that are committed and with a certain degree of uniqueness“, continues the leader.

And despite everything, the satisfaction rate remains high, with an average rating of 4.87 out of 5.

The startup’s audience is looking for an offering that isn’t industrialized, with character, where human touch remains important, all without necessarily being premium.

A development, as with gift cards, made possible by the capital opening completed with 772 micro-shareholders. In just three days, it raised €1.6 million.

“We feel the wind has shifted, that funding in the startup field is more complex, and when you run a company focused on eco-responsibility and travel tech, it’s even harder.” We have entered a phase where we must be capable of reaching profitability next year. For the first time, we anticipate break-even at a scale that is already ambitious, and that pleases us.

This is not an indispensable path; we could choose to raise funds, but it is our strategic choice. The venture capital market has certainly cooled, and we no longer want to be dependent on fundraisings that force burning cash. We want to build something solid“, states the founder, setting the course.

Nevertheless, nothing guarantees that another fundraising round won’t occur in the coming months.

In a way, the teams want to take a breath after several sprint-like efforts to ensure GreenGo’s growth.

Europe remains an ambition, but a bit farther off, as its conquest requires funds. It will partly depend on the next fiscal year. What about developing a purpose-driven company for a more sustainable world in a rather unfavorable context?

“Like everyone else, I’m observing this backlash, which really coincides with Donald Trump’s election. It is much harder to talk about ecology in the media and reach is lower even on social networks.”

I belong to those who think we should not cling to these topics at all costs, but rather shift the communication strategy. We must use the desirability angle and say that our product has a positive impact, instead of talking about urgency and saying it’s a catastrophe.

We must stay engaged, while steering toward more broadly acceptable themes, such as domestic production (made in France) on our side

AirPlus, Kresus, and Mastercard Target Indirect Expenses for Businesses

June 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

AirPlus, Kresus et Mastercard s’attaquent aux dépenses indirectes des entreprises - Depositphotos.com Auteur wutwhan

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AirPlus International and Kresus Technologies have forged a strategic partnership in collaboration with Mastercard. The aim: to offer European businesses a centralized solution for managing and paying for so-called « non-strategic» purchases.

The new offering combines AirPlus virtual cards, the technology platform developed by Kresus Technologies, and Mastercard’s global acceptance network.

According to the partners, this solution should enable finance and procurement teams to gain visibility and control over expenditures that are often dispersed and lightly governed.

Indirect spending can account for between 20% and 30% of total expenditures

Indirect spending includes digital subscriptions, one-off purchases, software license renewals, and certain urgent repairs. Although they are typically modest in individual value, they can represent between 20% and 30% of a company’s total expenditures, notes a press release.

The solution rests on three core features: payment acceptance, expense approval, and automated accounting integration. In practical terms, companies will be able to settle with suppliers, including those that do not traditionally accept card payments, without having to reference them in their purchasing systems.

Each transaction can also be routed through approval workflows configurable to the company’s internal policies.

Finally, payments will be automatically reconciled in the existing ERP and accounting tools, ensuring better alignment between cash flows and accounting.

eDreams ODIGEO Posts Strong Profitability Growth in 2026

June 15, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

eDreams ODIGEO affiche une forte progression de sa rentabilité en 2026 - Depositphotos.com Auteur T.Schneider

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eDreams ODIGEO published, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, annual results that beat forecasts for the year ended March 31, 2026. The group, which positions itself as the world leader in travel subscriptions, posted a record adjusted net income of €72.9 million, up 42% year over year.

The company also surpassed its growth targets for its Prime subscription offering. In the period, 643,000 new subscribers joined the program, a figure higher than the 600,000 expected. Prime now has 8 million members.

Cash EBITDA reached €157 million, above the group’s forecasts, while adjusted EBITDA rose 29% to €172.3 million. The reported net income amounted to €52.2 million.

eDreams ODIGEO targets more than 13 million Prime subscribers by 2030

For Dana Dunne, CEO of eDreams ODIGEO, these results confirm the robustness of the group’s subscription model. “Our subscription platform fosters predictable and recurring revenues, which protects us from market volatility and supports sustainable growth,” he says.

The group also notes in a press release that its investment strategy and increased use of artificial intelligence should support its transformation into a global travel platform. Its new strategic roadmap envisages reaching over 13 million Prime subscribers and a Cash EBITDA above €270 million by 2030.

HotelRez Names New VP of Platform Strategy

June 14, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Gary Torres, nouveau vice-président d'HotelREZ, photo HotelREZ

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It’s official! Gary Torres has been named Vice President Platform Strategy at HotelREZ. This is a global company specializing in travel representation and distribution in the hospitality industry.

Gary Torres is a man with more than 20 years of experience designing and developing technology products tailored to travel and hospitality. He previously held executive roles at major industry players such as Pegasus Solutions and Duetto.

“I am excited to join HotelREZ at such a pivotal moment in its evolution. The focus on building a robust, forward-looking platform is compelling, and I look forward to advancing our connectivity infrastructure and supporting the continued growth of REZswitch® at the pace of our global expansion.” he stated.

Sharon Rubin, Director of Product and Marketing at HotelREZ, adds:

“Gary brings deep platform expertise and a clear understanding of how to evolve connectivity within a complex global ecosystem. His leadership will strengthen the foundations of our platform as we continue to grow with reliability, security, and consistency at the core of our priorities.”

This appointment marks the fourth senior leadership hire since December, following John Seaton as Chief Growth Officer, Hadley O’Dwyer as Vice President of Customer Success and Engagement, and Frank Fuentes as Senior Vice President for the Americas.

Read: Sabre and HotelREZ renew their partnership

As part of his role, Gary Torres will be focused on achieving precise strategic objectives, namely:

strengthen the core infrastructure to securely and resiliently support the company’s worldwide growth.

enhance connectivity, data governance, and collaboration with global partners.

An evolution of REZswitch®: Gary Torres will lead the evolution of this essential bidirectional API, which links property management systems (PMS) to the central reservation system (CRS).

Kosmo Travel Group Selects SpeedMedia Solution

June 14, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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What were your main technological challenges before choosing SpeedMedia?

AD : Kosmo Travel Group is a tour operator specializing in group and incentive travel and today developing in the GIR segment.

Before SpeedMedia, our main challenge was clearly the technological optimization of our model. We had the products but not effective tools, little automation in the distribution of our offers and a difficulty in delivering our GIR offering.

What were the decisive factors that convinced you SpeedMedia was the ideal partner?

AD : For our choice, three key elements made the difference:

The travel-distribution oriented product logic. SpeedMedia isn’t a generic tool; it’s a solution crafted for our métier, with a real understanding of the composition and the peculiarities of travel products. Next, the integration and modularity capability; we needed a foundation that could interface while remaining flexible and scalable, and SpeedMedia offered us this architecture.

And finally the long-term vision, because beyond the tool, we sensed a genuine partnership logic, a clear roadmap, a capacity to co-create, and a tech + business approach, which is quite rare in the market.

How did the SpeedMedia teams’ support ease the transition?

AD : The transition was much smoother than we had anticipated.

The SpeedMedia teams provided a structured project framework, with clear milestones, highly operational support on data migration, and above all the ability to adapt to our business constraints.

We did not feel like we were “subject to a tool,” but rather co-building a solution tailored to our model.

The real plus was their ability to bridge the gap between technical aspects and business usage, which significantly reduced internal friction.

Concretely, what has the platform changed in your day-to-day operations?

AD : The change is fairly evident on several levels:

Centralization of flows, faster time-to-market, and an improved sales experience.

If you had to define your relationship with the support and SpeedMedia teams in three words?

AD : Responsiveness – Expertise – Partnership

How do you view your collaboration with Kosmo Travel Groups?

In what way did you approach this project to meet their GIR-specific needs?

LZ : From our very first exchanges, we perceived an agency with a real identity and a solid GIR offering. The challenge wasn’t merely to give them a website, but to provide them with a reliable system designed to ease their daily operations. Therefore, before talking tools or solutions, we took the time to understand their on-the-ground reality: how a GIR file is built for them, where frictions lie… Indeed, GIR requires strict rigor in stock and flow management: real-time availability, supplier commitments to honor, margins to be steered with precision.

It was therefore essential that they have an environment capable of adapting to these requirements.

Data migration is always a sensitive moment; how did you handle it?

LZ : Data migration is a step often dreaded; we implemented a step-by-step support to guarantee a smooth transition for Kosmo Travel. Our role was to absorb all the technical complexity to deliver a simple interface: we manage the technological gears so they can run their business with peace of mind.

And now, what is your role alongside Kosmo Travel in the future?

LZ : To sustain Kosmo Travel’s momentum, we will continue to evolve our technical solutions in line with their objectives. Concretely, this means staying attentive to their needs even before they are fully articulated, monitoring their metrics, and sharing best practices.

What we aim to build long term is a relationship in which Kosmo Travel knows they can rely on us to understand their business, share their ambitions, and put our technology at the service of their vision.

Contacts

Kosmo Travel Group opte pour la solution de SpeedMedia

Feel free to contact Léa and her teams for any inquiry. We offer demos via screen sharing, conference calls, emails, meetings… we look forward to hearing from you :

• Write to us: [email protected]

• Phone: + 33 (0)1 84 16 52 90

• Or on our site: https://www.speedmedia.fr

Airbnb: 3rd Edition of the Heritage and Local Tourism Grand Prix

June 14, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Airbnb et la Fondation du patrimoine lancent la 3e édition du « Grand Prix du patrimoine et du tourisme local », Despositphotos.com, Photo by Primakov

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From Monday, June 1, Airbnb and the Heritage Foundation invite the French to vote to support the project of their choice among 12 emblematic rural sites spread across France.

This initiative, with Airbnb as a sponsor, aims to restore the heritage of communes with less than 20,000 inhabitants that hold significant historical, architectural, or cultural interest, in order to turn them into drivers of economic and tourist development:

The Pionsat Castle (Puy-de-Dôme)

The Cachat refreshment stand in Evian-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)

The La Mure Market Hall (Isère)

The Châtelet of the Château de Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine)

Capu Neru Tower in Coti-Chiavari (South Corsica)

The Governor’s Stables and the King’s Bastion in Rocroi (Ardennes)

The Lewarde Mining History Center (Nord)

The Daubigny Museum in Auvers-sur-Oise (Val-d’Oise)

The Medieval Castle of Château-sur-Epte (Eure)

The Suspension Bridge of Tonnay-Charente (Charente-Maritime)

Saint-Pierre Church of Collonges-la-Rouge (Corrèze)

Marsillargues Castle (Hérault)

The three communes that receive the most votes will benefit from substantial financial support to accelerate restoration work: €150,000 for first prize, €125,000 for second, and €100,000 for third.

How to vote?

The general public has a voting window from June 1 to June 28, 2026, at midnight to express their vote and back their favorite site.

To participate, all you need to do is log on to the official website of the Heritage Foundation. The winners will then be announced during July 2026.

Alexandre Giuglaris, General Manager of the Heritage Foundation, states: “Heritage is a cause that brings people together. Through this Grand Prix, the Heritage Foundation invites everyone to support the heritage site that matters most to them. By voting, you contribute concretely to safeguarding the treasures of our rural landscapes.”

A Real Impact for France’s Rural Areas

This competition is part of a broader program: since 2022, 215 projects located in rural zones across France have already benefited from support through this partnership.

Demonstrating the local roots of the initiative, nearly 90% of these projects are in towns with fewer than 3,500 inhabitants, and about 75% of them aim to ultimately welcome the public.