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🏨 RoomPriceGenie, a leading provider of revenue management systems (RMS) for independent hotels and groups, received a $75 million investment from Five Elms Capital. The investment aims to accelerate RoomPriceGenie's international expansion and enhance its award-winning platform. Chas Scarantino is appointed as the new CEO, while co-founder Ari Andricopoulos transitions to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), focusing on product innovation and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2017, RoomPriceGenie aims to make automated pricing accessible to independent properties, amidst Skift Research's finding that only about 10% of hoteliers use a dedicated RMS for pricing. The company's new OpenAPI PMS integration, backed by Five Elms Capital's investment and Chas's leadership, will help more independent hotels and groups maximize revenue with automated pricing technology.

🍰 GL events announced the acquisition of Europain and the creation of Sirha Bake & Snack in partnership with Ekip on January 24 at Sirha Lyon. The international event for French Bakery and snacking is set for January 18-21, 2026, at Paris Porte de Versailles. The French Bakery has evolved into a complete dining space, responding to new consumer expectations. Bakery and snacking represent 35% of turnover for baking terminals and 17% for bakeries, marking a strategic repositioning to accelerate sector transformation and internationalization.

💼 IWG opened a new HQ site in Rezé, located in the Brosse activity zone, marking its expansion in France. The company now has 5 sites in the Pays de La Loire region, including 4 in the Nantes metropolis. In 2024, IWG opened 14 new sites, averaging more than one per month. IWG's new site HQ Rezé South Garden officially opens on March 3, providing professionals with local workspaces and enhancing its presence in the Nantes area.

💳 Market Pay acquired Danish payment services provider Altapay, enhancing its presence in Scandinavian markets and addressing SME merchants across Europe. Altapay, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, serves over 400 merchants with online, in-store, and multi-channel payment solutions. The platform offers around 30 local and international payment methods, including BNPL and subscription payments, and supports omnichannel use cases with a unified platform for transaction aggregation and payment data consolidation.

🏝 Three Anantara establishments in Thailand - Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort - have been officially announced as filming locations for the third season of the Emmy® award-winning HBO® original series, The White Lotus. Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, known for its Thai-styled entrance hall, security post, tree-lined entryway, employee parking, and on-site jewelry store, will be showcased in "The White Lotus Thailand".