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☕ Nespresso opens its first Paris coffee shop, ‘Café,’ on July 18, in the historic Hôtel des Ambassadeurs in Le Marais. This XVII-century listed building at 47 rue Vieille du Temple features designs by AD100 designer Rudy Guénaire. Nespresso plans to launch ‘La Maison Nespresso’ in the autumn, offering unique and inspiring experiences.

🏨 Korner, launched in 2023, aims to expand in five French cities—Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, and Toulouse—by 2025. The group plans to operate over 40 hotels in five years with a focus on 3-star urban hotels featuring 20-35 rooms and fully digitalized customer experiences. Co-founder Cécile Rosset highlights their decentralized management and commitment to customer experience. Prices range from €90 to €300 per night.

🏉 La Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) et The Originals Hotels forge a partnership starting in the 2025-2026 season for three seasons. The Originals Hotels becomes the first hotel group to officially support and host professional men's handball. The partnership includes a special hotel offer for all clubs in the Liqui Moly StarLigue and ProLigue, highlighting the shared values of authenticity and community between the 32 handball clubs and over 300 independent French hotels.

📱 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Grubhub to enhance guest and employee experiences across nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels. Guests can use a QR code to access Grubhub's services through an app, enjoying a six-month free Grubhub+ subscription. This includes free delivery on eligible orders, reduced service fees, and 5% credit on takeout. Charmaine Taylor, SVP at Wyndham, highlights the stress-free convenience for travelers and staff, supported by Rob DelaCruz, VP.

🌡 Simple methods can help cool your home during a heatwave. Suspend wet sheets in front of windows or place ice in front of fans to lower temperatures. Unplug unused chargers and switch to LED lights to reduce indoor heat. Wear light, natural fiber clothing, and use indoor plants like Ficus or Aloe Vera to improve air quality. Stay hydrated and cool with lukewarm showers and ice foot baths. Check on neighbors and pets, ensuring everyone's well-being.

🛫 Anticipate travel needs and expenses by booking flights or train tickets early. For cost-effective travel, consider Eastern Europe or Asia due to lower living costs. Utilize family discounts in the EU. Opt for suitable activities and minimize baggage. Renting a vehicle can simplify transport. Choose family-friendly accommodations for space and affordability. Engage children in packing to save time and ensure responsibility. Planning is key for smooth travels with a large family.

📈 Sophie Stabile, 55, passed away on July 15, 2025, leaving a significant legacy in finance and hospitality. She worked at AccorHotels from 1999 to 2017, becoming CEO of AccorHotels Services France & Switzerland, managing a vast hotel network. In 2020, she joined Lagardère as CFO during the pandemic, praised for enhancing financial performance. Stabile also served as an independent director at Bpifrance, showcasing her commitment to modern governance.

📖 Le partenariat entre Sommet Education, incluant Glion Institute of Higher Education et Les Roches, et l'Egyptian Hotels Association (EHA) vise à améliorer l'hospitalité en Égypte. Signé en présence de S.E. Sherif Fathy, il offre des formations avancées aux membres de l'EHA via des bourses. L'objectif est d'accueillir 30 millions de touristes d'ici 2031, en renforçant la qualité et l'innovation du secteur hôtelier pour soutenir une croissance durable. Mohamed Ayoub, président de l'EHA, souligne l'importance de cet accord.

💸 Samir Jaieb, un homme d'affaires franco-tunisien, est détenu à Tunis pour des soupçons de corruption financière et administrative, ainsi que pour blanchiment d'argent. Le mandat de dépôt a été émis par la Cour d'appel spécialisée dans la corruption financière. Une peine initiale de 5 ans et 1 mois de prison lui a été infligée pour infractions douanières et de change. Jaieb, actif dans le secteur hôtelier, influençait le développement touristique en Tunisie.