For the 10th consecutive year, DIGITRIPS took part in IFTM travel and tourism fair, an exhibition the Group does not miss as it has become one of the leading travel distribution and travel tech event in Europe. But this year’s edition was a bit special for DIGITRIPS, known as Misterfly for many – we celebrated 10 years of travel tech innovations, surrounded by our collaborators, travel industry partners, suppliers and investors. Here is a recap of this unforgettable travel tech edition of IFTM 2025 !
A travel tech actors gathering at IFTM 2025
A successful 2025 IFTM edition for DIGITRIPS
IFTM 2025 edition in Paris welcomed more than 32,000 visitors over three days – a truly successful edition !
From September 23rd to Sept. 25th, DIGITRIPS’ teams from all around Europe participated in IFTM Top Résa 2025 edition in Paris, to present the full range of travel tech solutions the Group offers to travel and tourism professionals worldwide.
Our collaborators caught up with long-date partners and tied bonds with future clients over fruitful conversations during the three-day travel expo. Travel agents, Tourism Boards, airlines, bed banks, e-retailers, corporate travel providers, GDS’ or aggregators – our teams presented the varied portfolio of offers composing our three brands Digitrips Pro, Digitrips Partners or Digitrips Tech. What a chance to have the collaborators from all three brands onboard in Paris to connect with all travel tech actors, old and new !
Three travel tech conferences to make DIGITRIPS shine
DIGITRIPS also took part in the travel tech conversation during IFTM 2025, as three of our executive team members were invited for round tables or talks, with travel industry leaders.
Emilie Dumont and the impact of covid on tourism
DIGITRIPS CEO Emilie Dumont was invited to discuss the impact of Covid on tourism, alongside Amadeus France CEO Frédéric Saunier, Protourisme CEO Didier Arino, Travelsoft and Orchestra Founder and CEO Christian Sabbagh, Air France VP Trade Sales Hervé Kozar and Selectour President Laurent Abitbol. An impressive list of travel distribution speakers to frame the way Tourism has evolved since the 2019 epidemic. The round table was animated by travel journalist François-Xavier Izenic.
Clémentine Colin on the recruitment process in travel and tourism
DIGITRIPS Head of HR Clémentine Colin was invited to discuss the recruitment process in the travel tech sector, with Comme un Lundi recruitment agency CEO Bertrand Guislain. The conversation was open to all, as every guest could intervene with inputs or questions. The open-mic format allowed guests and hosts to openly debate about recruitment biases, criteria and travel recruiters’ expectations in the French market.
Frédéric Pilloud on cybersecurity in travel and tourism
DIGITRIPS Head of Digital Frederic Pilloud also joined the conversation about cybersecurity risks in the travel industry. A great opportunity for the audience to better understand what is at stake with security breaches in the travel sector. The discussion was also a useful reminder that company of any size can face cybersecurity assaults, which can impact hundred thousands of travelers if not solutioned ahead.
Long-time trusted travel partnerships
IFTM 2025 was also the opportunity for DIGITRIPS to renew partnerships with long-time partner brands for travel agents prize draws and co-branded cabine luggage to win over the three days.
Prize draw for travel agents
Thanks to DIGITRIPS’ partners Travelport, AirEuropa, Air Austral and Royal Air Maroc, travel agents were able to enroll a lucky draw with airline tickets and hotels to win ! Our partners joined us on our booth every day to select the winning travel agent.
They also co-branded the infamous blue cabin luggage hundreds of travel agents could win everyday at our booth. Easily spotted everywhere at IFTM 2025, the co-branded cabin luggage has become the symbol of DIGITRIPS over the years and the prize draw an awaited moment of IFTM expo !
DIGITRIPS awarded Circle of Excellence Gold distinction by Air Canada
If travel professionals were luck enough to enter the prize draw for tickets and cabin luggages, DIGITRIPS was also rewarded a distinction during IFTM 2025 !
Air Canada France CEO Jean-François Raudin awarded the Circle of Excellence Gold distinction to DIGITRIPS Pro solution, recognizing the sustained efforts of our agents to promote Air Canada as per in sales, service, loyalty programs. A great performance-driven reward for all DIGITRIPS Pro teams involved over the past years !
A mesmerizing 10th birthday party for IFTM 2025 launch
The whole travel distribution industry knows IFTM cannot be on without the opening night organized by DIGITRIPS. Over the years, our launch night has become the most awaited event for all travel and tourism professionals in Paris. And for this year special 10th birthday edition, expectations were high – and did not deceive !
The most famous poker night of the Travel Industry
It is not a secret anymore, DIGITRIPS opening night of IFTM combines poker and dance ! The VIP Poker Dinner is held for special travel and tourism guests, who all play the game with DIGITRIPS co-founders and CEO Carlos Da Silva, Nicolas Brumelot and Emilie Dumont.
After several rounds, one Poker Champion is named winner of the tournament – this 2025 edition saw travel expert Marie Allantaz sacred Poker Champion and win an incredible trip to the Maldives, thanks to our partners Qatar Airways and Cora Cora Maldives hotels.
A birthday night full of celebration to open IFTM 2025
Indeed, DIGITRIPS’ opening night party in Pavillon Dauphine has become an unmissable milestone of IFTM week. Close to 1,500 guests attend the very festive celebration filled with music, dance and animations. For this special 10th birthday edition, DIGITRIPS surprised the guests with a colorful firework and a beautifully decorated three-tier cake, with candles blown by all the team members.
Here is the highlight video of DIGITRIPS 10th birthday night party :
To conclude, IFTM 2025 was another successful edition for DIGITRIPS and teams ! Conferences, animations, connections and travel industry networking – DIGITRIPS’ 10th birthday participation to IFTM was, again, one the travel industry will remember for sure !
Next Stop for our European travel and tourism expo tour this fall : TTG in Rimini (October) and WTM in London (November) !
