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🏖️ In November 2023, Europe's travel industry saw a 1.4-point increase in Tour Operator (TO) activity and a 1.6% rise in average prices. The high-end segment, particularly favored by American tourists, outperformed other segments, signaling a preference for luxury travel experiences.

🏖️ Starting from December 17, 2024, CASA MOHO Hotel in Saint-François-Longchamp will launch a new mountain lodging experience after a significant renovation by MOHO Hospitality. The 32-room hotel, located at the base of the slopes near the Col de la Madeleine, aims to attract guests seeking both active and relaxing stays throughout all seasons. The hotel features a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and a bar lounge, with a restaurant focused on local and sustainable cuisine. MOHO Hospitality's President, Yariv Abehsera, mentions seminar offerings, aligning with the strategy to provide authentic and varied experiences.

💻 Alix Boulnois became Chief Business, Digital & Tech Officer at Accor in June 2024 after joining in February 2020. She created the Digital Factory and oversees a team of 4,500 across 38 countries. Under her leadership, Accor’s ALL loyalty program expanded beyond hospitality and emphasizes ESG initiatives rewarding eco-friendly choices. Boulnois focuses on integrating business, tech, and operations, and has modernized platforms including CRM and APIs, with a notable partnership with Amadeus for the CRS.

🏨 MKG Consulting forecasts conservative hotel performance in Northern and Western Europe for 2024-2025, influenced by recent trends in key markets like the UK and France. Southern Europe, particularly Spain, continues to perform well. The eventful year of 2024, especially with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in France, impacts annual growth perspectives. The year 2025 is expected to see significant disparities in performances across sub-markets and categories within the same market. Forecast details for various European countries and a focused analysis on Paris are available through Leslie Vial at MKG Consulting.

🏨 Sébastien de Courtivron of Covivio, alongside Accor's Damien Perrot and others, discussed the renovation of an Accor hotel acquired in 2005. In 2022, Covivio reclaimed commerce rights from AccorInvest, transforming 1000m2 seminar space into 12 family rooms. Integrated with WiZiU platform, the hotel's average price increased from €94 in 2019 to an expected €137, targeting €150. Energy consumption was addressed by electrifying systems and installing heat pumps, minimizing waste during renovation.

🏨 Hospitality ON's Hospitality Day, part of the Hospitality Asset Forum, is slated for November 28, 2024. MKG Consulting's limited-seating Braintrust sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. The event continues the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aiming to rejuvenate the hospitality sector through thematic workshops that address asset optimization and customer experience amidst increasing challenges. Key topics include tactical marketing vs. strategic approaches and OTA market share impacts on customer base building.

🏨 Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences, a French hotel group with 40 establishments, partners with startup Mews to enhance management and client experience using a 100% cloud-based solution. The collaboration aims to streamline operations and maximize revenue through Mews Spaces, offering a chronological monthly view for optimizing accommodation occupancy with adjustable booking periods. Mews also automates customer communications, enabling online check-ins/out and a virtual concierge, improving process consistency. Additionally, transaction security is bolstered by integrating Stripe via Mews Payments for fast, secure client transactions.