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🏕 European Camping Group (ECG) acquires two new campsites in France, expanding its presence under the Marvilla Parks brand. In Côte d'Azur, the 4-star Le Saint Louis campsite covers 7 hectares with 200 pitches, located near Cannes. In Brittany, the 4-star Le Helles campsite provides 147 pitches over 3 hectares with beach access. ECG now manages 108 campsites, including three abroad in the Netherlands and Spain, and renews its partnership with the Dumont family for sites in Bidart and Portugal.

🏖 40% of French people can't afford vacations annually. Fondation Je pars, tu pars, il part, for over 10 years, aided 1000 families in 2024. Social networks contrast with reality; 56% of non-vacationers feel too ashamed to discuss it, and 11% lie about it. The foundation deems vacation access a social priority, creating bonds among adults and children. In 2024, they provided 35,000 nights of holidays to families, earning recognition at the Hospitality Awards.

💸 Mews, a hospitality management software company, raised $75 million to expand in North America and the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), and to develop AI-based solutions. The funding round was led by Tiger Global with Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives participating. As of 2024, Mews saw a 50% growth from the previous year with over $10 billion in payment volume and revenue exceeding $200 million. With a 20% market penetration in the DACH region and partnerships with notable hotel groups like BWH Hotels, Mews doubled its revenue in the US within a year, doubling the number of properties and rooms managed. The investment will fuel further R&D to meet the evolving needs of the hotel industry and enhance customer experience.