Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🌊 Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed), launched 10 years ago, combats Mediterranean plastic pollution. Initiated by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Tara Ocean Foundation, Surfrider Foundation Europe, IUCN, and MAVA Foundation, BeMed gathers civil society, science, and business to tackle this issue. Philippe Mondielli, Scientific Director of the Prince Albert II Foundation, highlighted the less publicized plastic pollution a decade ago and BeMed's creation following a proposal by Surfrider Europe for an international conference.

📝 Femmes du Tourisme launched the Observatory of Gender Equality in French tourism to promote parity, addressing women's limited access to leadership roles despite their strong sector presence. ORCHESTRA became the first patron, underlining their commitment to diversity and professional equality. The observatory aims to provide precise data, raise awareness and suggest actionable measures for sustainable equality progress.

🏩 Majorian launched Peace&Work, the first hospitality-sector quality of life label, in 2023. Over 250 audits with 4,300 employees highlighted the importance of internal communication and fair pay. The label, with a two-year validity, awards Bronze, Silver, or Gold based on assessments of company culture, team cohesion, pride, work conditions, and equity. These results were released during the Semaine des Métiers du Tourisme.

💸 Jan Grossman was promoted to COO at B&B Hotels Deutschland after a 2-year role as Head of Human Resources for Central & Northern Europe. Maximilian Abele joins the company to oversee branding, marketing, and communication with a 13-member team, reporting to Frank Seedorff, the Chief Commercial Officer since January 2025. Abele's previous experience includes a VP role at Lindner Hotel Group and positions at me and all hotels, Tomorrowland, Pentahotels, and 1. FSV Mainz 05. His hiring aligns with B&B Hotels' growth strategy in Europe.

🏨 AccorInvest has completed the transformation of Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre last year and is now repositioning Pullman Madrid Feria. Franck Bermond, Director of construction at AccorInvest, mentioned that Spain, with 36 hotels including 13 in Madrid, is an important market for the company. Before COVID, they had already repositioned a Novotel into a Novotel and ibis Styles. IFEMA, Spain's largest convention and exhibition center, is located near two AccorInvest hotels in Madrid, which are the only ones accessible on foot from the center.

🌎 Bob W Stadiou, the third establishment of Bob W in Athens, strengthens the group's European presence with over 5,000 operational units continent-wide. Located in the heart of Athens, near the main shopping district, Ermou Street, it is undergoing a complete renovation for premium, tech-forward, sustainable apartments offering a local immersive experience. The building at 54 Stadiou Street will feature eco-friendly solutions, with an opening scheduled for this winter, powered entirely by renewable electricity.

🌏 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, its first zero-carbon brand hotel, designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. The 142-room hotel features contemporary design, a mini-gym, landscaped gardens, flexible meeting spaces, and 12 electric vehicle charging points. Located in Exeter, England, 5 minutes from the Exeter Airport, it aligns with the UK Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework. The on-site restaurant, ISCA, focuses on locally sourced ingredients.

🎯 TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911), a diversified global supplier, acquired European NFC authentication pioneer Selinko, known for its unique technology adopted by over 45 prestigious brands in luxury, spirits, and lifestyle sectors. This strategic move aligns with TOPPAN's digital transformation strategy, leveraging 120+ years of secure printing expertise. The acquisition creates technological synergies by integrating Selinko's sophisticated authentication platform with TOPPAN's advanced NFC and RFID tag technologies.

Adrien Feltz et sa compagne Alexia Courtois se lancent dans une nouvelle aventure hôtelière etdévoilent le Domaine les Terres Bleues, un site préservé au cœur de la Vallée des Lacs…

🏨 Frédéric Picard, former General Manager of Glion Institute of Higher Education, joins International Finance Corporation (IFC) as Senior Industry Specialist. IFC, part of World Bank Group since 1956 with 185 member countries, focuses on private sector. Picard will advise on hotel development projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, French-speaking Africa, and Eastern Europe, enhancing regional hospitality industries and economic growth.