Industrie Hoteliere

💎 The Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris partners with Repossi for a dazzling end-of-year celebration. The Italian-born haute joaillerie and the iconic Parisian address on Avenue Hoche (75008) present a collaboration honoring Modern and Contemporary Art. The partnership features Christmas decorations and a unique pastry creation by Chef Yazid Ichemrahen, inspired by Repossi's "Serti sur Vide" collection and the minimalism of their Place Vendôme flagship. The dessert combines exceptional design and flavors, with vanilla and rare Madagascar vanillas highlighted by sugary shards.

🏢 EquipHotel 2024 concluded on a high note from November 3-7 at Paris Porte de Versailles. Themed "Osons!", the event attracted 80,000 professionals over 5 days, with a 15% international attendance from 114 countries. A total of 1,200 exhibitors, 40% international from 40 countries, showcased their offerings. The edition featured 100 conferences with industry leaders discussing key topics. Nicolas Dufourcq sponsored the 7th edition of La Fabrique du Tourisme, focusing on AI impacts on hospitality.

🏨 Ginto Hôtels expands with acquisition of 4-star, 53-room boutique hotel Pilgrim in Paris' Latin Quarter (75005), featuring a rooftop, spa, hammam, pool, fitness room, cocktail bar, and patio. Awarded at the 10th "Prix Paris Shop & Design" in October. The second Parisian and 6th overall property for Ginto, Pilgrim aims for a €4.5M turnover in its first year. Founders, Brice de Puymorin, Emmanuelle Pochat, and Julien Kiefer, partner with the Arnaud family for the first time.

📊 Franchise Expo Paris, returning March 15-17, 2025 at Porte de Versailles for its 43rd edition, expects over 30,000 visitors to explore 500 brands across 90 sectors. On the eve of the national career change day, November 14, Véronique Discours-Buhot of the French Franchise Federation highlighted an Opinion Way study showing two-thirds of employees consider a career change, with 37% contemplating entrepreneurship, highlighting the benefits of franchise support.

🌱 With rising customer sensitivity to environmental impact and corporate RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) criteria, developing a CSR approach is crucial for businesses. New regulations have strengthened, leading to the Tertiary Decree's energy consumption reduction targets, with first deadlines set for 2030. Hotels are now required to engage in sustainable development, with industry leaders advocating a "zero carbon" approach. Key practices include energy renovation, combating food waste, and sorting/valorizing bio-waste. Further insights and expert opinions can be found in the "Green – Industrie Hôtelière" November issue, no. 765.