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💰 Lavorel Hotels, a Lyon-based independent hotel group, reported a 12% growth in 2024, with a record revenue of €91.3M. Net operating income rose by 23% to €34M. In 2025, the group will celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of ambitious expansion in luxury and business hospitality. The group's portfolio includes 10 establishments rated 4 and 5 stars, a riverboat company, and a vineyard, totaling 1,120 keys. Jean-Claude Lavorel, the CEO, highlights the strategic vision and team commitment.

📍 KAYAK, the world-leading travel search engine, predicts travel trends up to 2030 in a report with The Future Laboratory. Drawing from social and cultural research, interviews, a survey of 9,100 people across 9 countries including France, and user behavior analysis, the report forecasts multi-city adventures, spiritual quests, and social media bookings. Modern travelers prefer flexible (38%), personalized itineraries (37%) and AI planning tools (17%).

🍫 Barry Callebaut's market study involved 11,700 consumers across 29 countries, focusing on the chocolate sector's evolution by 2025 and beyond. The research highlights consumer trends toward pleasure, health, and ethics in confectionery. The global chocolate confectionery market, leading in sales, is expected to exceed $130 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% through 2029. The study captures the significant shift towards conscious living, where consumers demand products balancing indulgence with responsibility.

🏂 Val Thorens, Europe's highest ski resort, saw a record attendance over the Christmas 2024 holiday with an average occupancy rate of 93% from December 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025. This marks a 3.1-point increase from the previous year. The New Year's week peaked at 97.6% occupancy. The positive trend is confirmed with reservations already mounting for the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year holidays. Vincent Lalanne, Director of Val Thorens Tourism Office, highlights the early booking trend for future vacations.