La Tribune de lHotellerie

🌞 Philippe Cazenave, an entrepreneur, launches L’Armateur du Soleil, a hotel group in Charente-Maritime, investing over 60 million euros. The group includes the 5-star HR Hôtel & Spa Marin in La Flotte-en-Ré and three 4-star campings: Au Petit Port in L’Houmeau, À La Corniche in Angoulins-sur-Mer, and Les Fougères in Rivedoux-Plage, some labeled Camping Paradis or part of Ushuaïa Villages. Under Jean-Marie Senghor, a call center was established, and a new website, www.larmateurdusoleil.com, was launched, enhancing customer booking experiences. The group maintains its family and local DNA, emphasizing eco-responsibility and local sourcing.

🏕 Quảng Bình province's UBND has approved a 210 billion VND (over 7 million euros) eco-resort project in Cam Thủy, Lệ Thủy. The venture will span 70,000 m², featuring resorts, villas, bungalows, green spaces, and sports facilities. It aims to boost the local economy, create jobs, and meet growing local tourism demand. The land use rights auction must be completed within 12 months, with full project delivery expected in 36 months, adhering to strict environmental standards. This development marks a significant step for the region's tourism.

💸 Since 2022, certain employees in France can benefit from a tax exemption on tips until 2026. To qualify, they must check box 1PB on their tax declaration, ensuring tips are not already listed in box 1AJ. The tips must not exceed 20% of the annual gross salary, and the employee's monthly wage must be less than 1.6 times the minimum wage (SMIC). Only tips given directly to employees (cash or card) are eligible.

🎯 Le 7 avril 2025, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri a révélé une hausse de 3% des recettes hôtelières des Émirats en 2024, totalisant 45 milliards d’AED et un taux d’occupation des hôtels de 78%. En 2024, 16 nouveaux hôtels ont ouvert, portant le total à 1 251, avec une augmentation de 3% des chambres disponibles, atteignant 216 966. Les Émirats visent à devenir la première destination touristique mondiale d'ici 2031.

💰 IHG Hotels & Resorts revamps strategy for its four upper-midscale brands in China: Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express, targeting a market segment expected to double in size over the next decade. Kent Sun, Chief Development Officer at IHG Greater China, emphasizes the need for agile, profitable, and low-risk investment models. IHG's repositioning aims to offer localized lifestyle experiences, well-being and life balance, community-focused spaces, efficient and rejuvenating stays, combining premium quality, investment flexibility, and competitive returns.