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🏨 Entrepreneurial ventures in Brittany's hospitality sector, embodied by Brit Hotel, Naéco Hostels, KERDONIS Hotels, and Oceania Hotels, showcase a blend of tradition, daring, and innovation. This series of interviews delves into the unique factors contributing to their success, highlighting how these Breton groups respect regional values while adapting and thriving in a competitive industry, transcending the boundaries of Brittany.

🏡 Naéco Hostels, co-founded in 2019 by Charles Le Baud, embodies Breton entrepreneurial spirit in hospitality, prioritizing innovation while honoring regional values. More insights to come from interviews with pioneering Breton hoteliers.

🏨 Mews, a cloud solutions provider for the hospitality industry, acquired Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions, extending its footprint in Asia-Pacific and the UK. Clarity, founded in 1992 in New Zealand, expanded to the UK in 2016, serving hundreds of hotels and event venues. The move bolsters Mews' UK and Asia-Pacific market presence, already used by numerous hotels. In 2024, Mews was valued at over $1 billion, with a 42% client increase in the UK and a 16% rise in Asia-Pacific. Mews now has over 75,000 users globally.

🏨 Entrepreneurs bretons in hospitality share inspiring stories and a commitment to innovation while upholding regional values. Guy GERAULT, Managing Associate Director of Brit Hotel, reflects on the group's development, including expansion beyond Brittany. More insights will be revealed in upcoming interviews with pioneering Breton hoteliers.

🏛 Sergio Zertuche, Sales and Marketing Director of Palladium Hotel Group, discusses the group's European expansion, brand positioning of Only YOU Hotels and BLESS Collection Hotels, and post-Covid initiatives for new traveler demands. The year 2024 is highlighted for ongoing growth and upcoming projects. Palladium's portfolio spans Spain, Italy, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, the USA, and the UAE.

🏖️ Belambra, a French holiday club specialist, saw a 19% revenue increase in 2024. The premium 5B offer contributed 80% to the €40 million revenue boost from 2023. With a 3.5% rise in the average selling price, high occupancy rates were reported in 2024, especially during the summer and year-end holidays in mountain clubs. Since 2022, customer satisfaction in mountain clubs has tripled, reflecting Belambra's strategy involving infrastructure modernization, new destinations, and enhanced services.