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🏕 Yelloh! Village and the Comité Régional du Tourisme et des Loisirs d'Occitanie (CRTL) have formalized a reciprocal promotion partnership. Signed on September 27 at the CRTL headquarters in Montpellier, the deal aims to boost the visibility of the Occitanie Sud de France destination and promote its tourist offerings among Yelloh! Village's clientele. In exchange, CRTL will highlight Yelloh! Village's 19 open-air hotel establishments in its communication campaigns.

🏘 Go&Live, French leader in educational and cultural travel for youth, expands its offerings by acquiring Nouvelles Vagues, a travel agency specializing in holiday camps, educational school trips, and group stays for adults & families. With existing brands like CLC, Nacel, SEJ, American Village, and Sans Frontières, Go&Live reinforces its market presence by providing a more significant, complete, and diversified range of youth travel experiences.

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🚴 Cycling touring offers total itinerary freedom, not bound by strict schedules, allowing stops anywhere desired. It's a physically rewarding challenge with exhilarating downhills following tough climbs. Preparation is key, including choosing suitable clothing, weather awareness, and light but useful gear. Risks involve exposure to elements, gear weight, mechanical failures, and physical fatigue. Essential preparations include selecting a robust touring bike, planning the route, and training for long-distance cycling. Despite challenges, bike touring rewards with freedom, discovery, and self-improvement.

🏨 Brit Hotel climbed to the 7th rank among integrated hotel groups in France. Throughout the beginning of the year, it integrated about ten new establishments, expanding its presence nationally. The group now boasts 180 establishments and over 8200 rooms across France. Brit Hotel aims for 220 establishments by 2027, diversifying its offerings within its three ranges: Essentiel, Confort, and Privilège. Ten new hotels joined the network in the first half of 2024.

🏡 Artcurial auctioned off nearly 1,500 lots from the Ritz Paris on September 25-27, 2024, totaling €911,443 / $1,021,041, nearly triple the global estimate with 100% of lots sold. Notable sales included the Bar Hemingway's large tufted bench and a magnificent chandelier, fetching €11,152 and €8,134 respectively. In 2023, Artcurial's sales volume reached €217 million across its four locations in Paris, Monaco, Marrakech, and Basel.

🏡 The St. Regis New York marks its 120th anniversary this fall with a complete overhaul and renovation. The revamp includes redesigned public spaces such as the lobby, King Cole Bar, and two new restaurants, embodying a modern aesthetic led by Champalimaud Design. Jenni Benzaquen, Senior Vice President of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, expresses excitement for the renovation of their flagship hotel and the milestone for the St. Regis brand, emphasizing a legacy of luxury, bespoke service, and contemporary elegance.

👕 Molinel, a professional clothing specialist, recently launched new catalogues for three divisions: "Workwear," "Métiers de bouche," and "Soins à la personne." The catalogues feature a blue background and metallic lockers in the design, symbolizing professional wardrobes, and introduce the slogan "We are Molinel." Highlights include the "Here we cook" catalogue for culinary professionals, showcasing new colors for key products like the Shade chef jacket, Pebeo trousers, and Youn’z service line.

💰 eDreams ODIGEO's shareholders supported the board and strategic vision at the annual general meeting by renewing the mandate of all board members for another three years. This decision reflects confidence in the board's leadership and the successful implementation of the company's long-term strategy. The renewal follows a period where the company transitioned to a subscription-based model, indicating greater predictability, profitability, resilience, and a stronger competitive edge. Thomas Vollmoeller, the board chairman, welcomed Laurence Berman to the board, enhancing its expertise.

🐈 M. CHAT, pseudonyme de l'artiste franco-suisse Thoma Vuille, sera mis à l'honneur le 23 octobre 2024 lors de la 6e édition de Les Enfants Arty au Negresco. Vuille s'est inspiré d'un dessin d'une fillette à Orléans pour créer son personnage emblématique. La galerie BRUGIER RIGAIL à Paris représente l'artiste. Les valeurs d'indépendance, de curiosité et d'amour, incarnées par Carmen, le chat de la défunte propriétaire du Negresco, Jeanne Augier, résonnent dans cet événement.