Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🏨 BWH Hotels France has unveiled its new mission: "Together, let's make the world more welcoming!" This strategic decision, post-2024 collective reflection, involves associates, employees, clients, and partners. The company focuses on five pillars: internal cohesion, customer relations, employee development, environmental impact reduction, and local establishment integration. This approach supports sustainable hospitality transformation.

💸 The Originals, Human Hotels & Resorts' headquarters received a dual certification from Choose My Company, achieving the WorkWell_Index® and HappyIndex®AtWork – France 2025 labels. With an 87.5% participation rate from its 52 employees, the cooperative gained a global score of 4.3/5 and an 81% recommendation rate. Highlights include a 4.6/5 rating for decision quality, a 4.7/5 for colleague solidarity, and high scores for employee fulfillment and enjoyment at work.

🏨 RIYAZ International and Jin Jiang Hotels have formed RJJ Hotels Sdn. Bhd. to develop hospitality in Southeast Asia. They've signed a Hotel Management Agreement for a Metropolo Hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos, set to open in 2026. RJJ Hotels aims to manage 108 hotels within five years across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Malaysia will be the headquarters for RJJ Hotels, with an upcoming launch event in August 2025 to introduce Jin Jiang Global Purchasing Platform (GPP) to investors.

🏡 L'Hôtel Royal 5*, situated in Evian by Lake Geneva, has been re-awarded the prestigious Palace distinction by Atout France, recognizing its exceptional location, historical significance, and commitment to excellence in hospitality. Initially designated as a Palace in 2016, the hotel's service quality, vibrant soul, unique setting, and responsible engagements were particularly commended by the jury.

🏨 Moxy Hotels by Marriott International is set to expand with a new property in Aarau, Argovie, Switzerland opening by end of 2028. The former Aarauerhof hotel, adjacent to Aarau’s train station, will be transformed into a 145-room Moxy hotel. Pensimo Group (owner), The Chocolate on the Pillow Group (operator), and Marriott International are collaborating on the project, which includes renovating and adding floors to create approximately 3,750 square meters of guest and communal spaces. Emphasizing environmental considerations, Pensimo chose adaptive reuse over new construction to minimize CO₂ emissions.

🌍 La Dominique, située entre Guadeloupe et Martinique, s'affirme comme destination durable à découvrir en 2025. En 2024, l'île a accueilli 83,976 visiteurs, une hausse de 13% par rapport à 2023, attirant particulièrement les Français et les Antillais. Son engagement pour le tourisme responsable est illustré par le parc national de Morne Trois Pitons, classé UNESCO, et des hébergements écoresponsables. Plus de 60% de l'île est couvert de forêts tropicales.

🏗 Visit Dubai and Beautiful Destinations launched the Beautiful Destinations Academy, powered by Dubai, focusing on professional content creation for the travel industry. Aimed at the new generation of travel-specific content creators, the academy responds to the growing demand for high-quality, social-first content. This initiative comes as 76% of travel decisions are influenced by social media, yet only 24% of industry data reflects proficiency in content production for social platforms.

🏡 Dubaï became the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Over 70,000 individuals have undergone autism and sensory disorders awareness training. The city has more than 300 certified hotels and 15 attractions committed to providing an inclusive experience. This initiative is part of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and underscores its efforts towards social inclusion and quality of life for visitors and residents alike.

✈ United Airlines Ventures invested in Twelve via its Sustainable Flight Fund, bolstering the startup which raised $85 million in Series C funding. Twelve's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Moses Lake, Washington, to begin operation this year, producing 50,000 gallons of SAF annually. United previously invested $5 million in Viridos in 2023. Twelve has contracted to supply 260 million gallons of SAF over 14 years to IAG's five airlines, including British Airways and Iberia, starting in February 2024.

🚘 Routematic, an Indian corporate transport service, has raised 35 million euros in a Series C funding round led by Fullerton Carbon Action Fund and Shift4Good. The company aims to expand its fleet to over 10,000 vehicles, with 30% electric, by March 2026. The TaaS market in India is predicted to grow from $6.1 billion in 2024 to $13.2 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 11.8%. Founded in 2013, Routematic operates in 23 cities and serves 300 companies, facilitating 5 million trips for 300,000 employees every month.