Industrie Hoteliere

🤖 Véronique Giraud from Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles highlighted the benefits of the robot Plato during EquipHotel (November 3-7 in Paris). United Robotics Group showcased the robotic technology aimed to "revolutionize employee comfort" in the hospitality sector. Plato assists staff by clearing trays and dishes, traveling a total of 200 kilometers annually and transporting 14 tons of dishes. This innovation enables staff to focus more on customer relations. Plato features a "follow me" system, enhancing housekeeping efficiency as well.

🥗 Returning as the Snack Show, the iconic quick-service food exhibition is set for April 2-3, 2025, at Paris Porte de Versailles. With a fresh visual identity, it will occupy the larger pavilion 7.2. The Snack Show area will showcase food, beverages, equipment, and packaging solutions, while the Parizza zone will focus on Italian restaurant offerings. A new Smart Lab zone will feature technological innovations for fast-food services, and a novel interactive conference platform, the Smart Zone, will complement the Zapping du Snacking. The event will host contests, including the 19th French Pizza Championship, the 3rd French Pasta Championship, and the 10th Coupe de France de Burger by Socopa.

🍴 Chefs of the Teritoria community support Restaurants du Cœur from November 13 to December 10, organizing 5 volunteer dinners in Cannes, Paris, Terrasson-Lavilledieu, Beaune, and Le Havre. All proceeds will go to the charity. Since 2014, the initiative has raised €996,144, funding as many meals for people in need. Patrice Douret, president of Restaurants du Cœur, acknowledges the chefs' generosity.

🏆 The Innovation Awards EquipHotel ceremony was held on November 5 at Paris Porte de Versailles, chaired by Emmanuel Sauvage. Seven winners were recognized in categories such as Design, Foodservice, Wellness, Tech and Services, with new awards for "well-being at work" and innovative approaches by hoteliers or restaurateurs. ADA Cosmetics won in Wellness for a recyclable pump, while Winterhalter France earned a Foodservice Award for a conveyor dishwasher from the MT series. Majorian received recognition for their Peace & Work label, promoting quality of work life, and Sangha Hôtels was acknowledged for innovative initiatives.

🏨 In summer 2024, Les Vagues Hôtel & Spa, Arcachon's first 5-star hotel, opens at 9 Boulevard de l’Océan. Owned by Christophe San José, the hotel offers 32 rooms with views, direct beach access, a Phytomer spa, a gourmet restaurant, and Arcachon's tallest rooftop terrace. The property boasts maritime bistronomy and local seasonal products, while the adjacent villa has 13 rentable suites. Le Boutique Hôtels Collection, started in 2015, now includes 10 locations.