Industrie Hoteliere, auteur/autrice sur Le 10 Minutes Hôtelier

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Le marché de l’insolite continue de croître

🏕️ On December 3, the "3rd edition of the Observatoire de l’Insolite" was held by Groupe Unic Stay and Cabinet Alliances in partnership with Oise Tourisme. The unusual accommodation sector saw a 30% increase from 2023, reaching 2,226 professional sites in 2024, with Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (17%), Nouvelle Aquitaine (15%), and Occitanie (12%) leading in offerings. Business volume in 2023 hit €430 million, up 65% from 2021, with 1.2 million overnight stays (+46% from 2021). The average basket for cabin stays rose 18% from 2019 to €301. Water cabins and Tiny Houses saw significant demand increases, by 73% and 204% respectively compared to 2021. Despite growth, market maturation is noted, slowed by urban and climate constraints and lack of public funding.

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La tradition à table : 3 recettes pour un Noël de goût et d’excellence

🍳 Mortadella Bologna IGP, Cotechino Modena IGP, and Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora AOP are highlighted for Christmas recipes, combining tradition with certified quality AOP and IGP. The article describes a special menu that celebrates Italian culinary heritage with dishes such as Panettone gastronomic with Mortadella Bologna IGP and pistachio cream, aiming for an authentic festive atmosphere.

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Louvre Hotels : la plateforme Booster opérationnelle

💾 Louvre Hotels Group launched their digital platform Booster, operational since December 19, 2024, announced in December 2023. Developed with Upper-Link in six months, Booster aims to strengthen ties between franchisees and the hotel group by offering personalized services and management tools. The platform features a personalized management space, a service catalog, and a dedicated information flow including market trends and KPIs. Krystel Blodneau, President of Franchise, Marketing & Brands, emphasizes Booster's role in operational transformation, offering 30 expert services and key activity insights for franchisees.

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Machefert en négociations pour redéfinir sa dette

🏠 On December 19, Machefert Group, with 30 years in luxury hospitality, entered negotiations with a major global American investment fund to redefine its debt and fund development for three years. Despite debts, Machefert had a healthy cash flow with a 2024 revenue of €41 million. The 2025 outlook seems positive, especially with the upcoming Paris Olympics. The group boasts prestigious assets in France and Marrakech and successful new hospitality concepts such as La Bonne Chambre and Rehab speakeasy. CEO Kévin Machefert emphasizes resilience and innovation for future growth, with plans to open two new establishments and renovate five hotels by 2025.

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À L’Épicerie s’installe au MGallery Fontainebleau L’Aigle Noir

🍴 The MGallery Fontainebleau L’Aigle Noir introduced a new restaurant, A L’Épicerie, in December. Chefs Florian Desetable and Julian Allano have crafted a French terroir-oriented menu featuring 7-hour lamb shank and Saint-Jacques scallops with hazelnut-celery risotto. The restaurant, housed in a building from 1470, combines a Napoleonic legacy with modern luxury. Specialties include warm toasted Brie with snail butter on country bread.

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Nouvel accord entre l’UMIH et la Fondation INFA

📑 On December 9, UMIH and the INFA Foundation signed a new partnership framework agreement to enhance the attractiveness of the hotel and restaurant sector. The partnership aims to: valorize diverse professional careers, develop innovative training programs tailored to company needs, facilitate the integration of youth and job seekers, and promote continuous training. Jean-Baptiste Maurin, DG of INFA, and Eric Abihssira, Vice President of UMIH, reaffirmed their commitment to bringing practical, sustainable solutions and innovative training to the evolving industry.

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Amanda Hyndman nommée Directrice des opérations chez Mandarin Oriental

📌 Amanda Hyndman became Operations Director at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on November 1, 2024, succeeding Christoph Mares. She has a 30-year luxury hotel career and has been with the group for 18 years, also serving as Director of Human Resources—a role she retains. CEO Laurent Kleitman expressed confidence in her ability to lead and achieve future ambitions.

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Les 8 tendances bien-être selon Accor

🏠 On December 4, Accor revealed a new study titled "The major wellness trends of 2025 according to Accor," where Emlyn Brown, Wellness Executive, noted a shift in consumer behavior by 2025. The study highlights eight major trends, predicting a move away from fads and biohacking towards scientifically-backed practices. It emphasizes transformative experiences in sports and nature, and the importance of cognitive health for consumers aged 25 to 75. Trends also indicate a rise in the popularity of Reformer Pilates and functional "wellness drinks," especially among Generation Z, as substitutes for alcoholic beverages.

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Les Halles Metro confirme son engagement énergétique

🔌 Halles Metro received their 8th consecutive ISO 50 001 certification for energy performance from AFNOR in November. Since first certified in 2015, the network of 99 stores has reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint, installing LED lighting and optimizing heating systems. Future plans include further solarization, real-time energy management tools, and a new energy policy to reinforce the commitment of the executive committee (Comex).

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L’hôtel Comté de Nice change de mains via Santareim Partners

🏨 Santareim Partners acquired the 32-room Comté de Nice hotel in Beaulieu-sur-Mer for private investors, with financial support from CECAZ, BPI, and the Côte d’Azur Tourism Fund (FTCA). The hotel, situated close to the marina, train station, and shops, is set to reopen in March 2025 after several months of renovations, including the conversion of two garden-level studios into four units. Additionally, Santareim Partners plans two more operations in the PACA region by late 2024 and aims to become a leading manager of non-listed funds within five years.

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