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💼 Edgar Suites and AMPM PRO have launched "Edgar," a revolutionary convertible sofa, after a year of development. Fabricated in Italy with artisanal craftsmanship, it features high-end design, comfort, durability, and functionality, tailored for the hospitality industry's needs. Debuting at the new Résidence Église in Paris 15th, designed by Studio Briand & Berthereau, Edgar will be rolled out to all new Edgar Suites residences. It addresses long-standing issues with traditional sofa-beds in the industry.

📈 Qantas, on July 2, 2025, detected unusual activity in a third-party platform of a call center, leading to a data breach affecting 6 million customers. The breach exposed names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and frequent flyer numbers, but not credit card or personal financial information. The company contacted affected customers and reported the incident to the Australian Cyber Security Centre and federal police. Flight operations remain unaffected, and the attacker's identity is unknown.

🏨 Selenta Group sold Mare Nostrum Resort to Spring Hotels for €430 million on July 1, 2025, marking Spain's largest hotel transaction. In under two years, Selenta, with Brookfield Asset Management, invested €56 million in renovations, boosting RevPAR by 91% over 12 months. This sale aligns with Brookfield's gradual exit from the Spanish hotel sector. Albert Tomàs, Selenta's CEO, highlighted their asset transformation expertise, while Alberto Nin emphasized Spring Hotels is well-suited to sustain the resort's success.

🎥 Hong Kong, 30 June 2025 – Mandarin Oriental premiered "Inside The Dream," an immersive film, on 27 June at its Hong Kong location. Available internationally on Prime Video, Canal+, and Tencent, the documentary showcases Mandarin Oriental's philosophy through the preparation of three exceptional events across Europe and Asia. CEO Laurent Kleitman highlights the dedication and excellence of the team. Produced by Terminal 9 Studios, CEO Claude Lacaze aligns luxury hospitality with haute couture and horology's precision and beauty.

🏖 En 1993, le cheik Mohammed ben Rachid Al Maktoum, émir de Dubaï, engage Tom Wright pour concevoir le Burj Al Arab, un hôtel de luxe. Situé à 300 mètres du rivage de Dubaï, sa construction sur une île artificielle coûte 2 milliards de dollars et prend cinq ans, culminant à 321 mètres et 60 étages. Inauguré en 1999 avec une note de 7 étoiles, l'hôtel est célèbre pour son atrium de 180 mètres.

🏢 KEEZE, led by Shaun Nelson and Emilie Roblot, opened its 18th event space since 2017 in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement. The 260m² space, located on the 4th floor, offers expansive views of rue Bachaumont. The venue is reminiscent of New York lofts with its natural light and open design. KEEZE Bachaumont exemplifies their vision for versatile, inspiring spaces.

🏨 Stéphane Courbit, passionné par Courchevel, a acquis Les Airelles et des chalets de luxe. En 2023, le groupe Honotel a pris le contrôle du Mercure Jardin Alpin, intégré à HappyCulture, restant le seul hôtel 4 étoiles. Courbit et le groupe Kerzner, copropriétaires, luttent pour le contrôle, mais Courbit refuse de vendre ses parts malgré des offres généreuses. ????️

💸 Tiqets, July 2025, Amsterdam. Tiqets secured a €25 million loan from ABN AMRO to fuel its growth in online activity distribution. Since 2014, Tiqets has enhanced cultural and tourist experiences, serving 50 million tourists with notable partners like Vatican Museums and Louvre. With over €100 million equity raised, including a 2019 Series C led by Airbnb, Tiqets aims to innovate and expand its platform, enhancing cultural accessibility.

🏢 The Boost Society acquired a 257-bed property built in 2022 by Ovalto/NoeCampus, now operated under the KLEY brand. Acquired in under three months, the residence accommodates over 257 students, including 170 from KEDGE Business School, near major academic institutions in southeast Paris. With €1 billion in capital, The Boost Society aims for 15,000 secured beds across 50 residences by 2026. The residence features 72 modern rooms and shared amenities like lounges and workspaces.