Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

📱 HiJiffy releases a free e-book on how conversational AI can revolutionize customer interactions, specifically in the hospitality industry. The e-book covers AI's impact on client communication, why it's essential, and provides concrete examples of AI integration throughout the customer journey. HiJiffy will also showcase their solutions at the Equip’hôtel trade show, stand E001, from November 3-7.

🏨 Yntegra Group's $200 million development project in East Sampson Cay, Exumas, Bahamas, is progressing well, set to open in 2028. A public consultation on October 3 at Blackpoint, Exuma, outlined the Environmental Impact Assessment, predicting significant socio-economic benefits: job creation, cultural awareness, and tourism sector growth. Approximately 500 jobs for Bahamians, especially Exumas residents, will be generated, along with on-site training programs to increase qualified Bahamian workforce.

🛠 L'Assurance Maladie - Risques professionnels finance jusqu'à 70% des équipements pour limiter les risques ergonomiques. Pour 2024-2027, entreprises de -200 salariés peuvent obtenir jusqu'à 75 000€, et celles de +200 salariés jusqu'à 25 000€. Subvention minimum est de 1 000€, ce qui nécessite investissement minimum de 1 429€ HT. Demandes traitées par ordre d'arrivée; factures et documents de conformité requis.

🏕 GreenGo, an eco-friendly accommodation platform, has raised €3 million from investors INCOVentures and Climate Leaders Fast-Track, with contributions from 4Ventures and business angels. This funding, raised amidst challenging economic conditions for startups, will support technological and commercial growth with a focus on expanding in Europe by 2025. In 2023, the platform surpassed 100,000 booked nights, a 150% increase, and expects nearly 3 million active users in 2024. GreenGo's mission is to promote sustainable tourism by valuing local riches, preserving the environment, and ensuring fair compensation across the value chain while providing memorable travel experiences.

🏖 GreenGo, the first platform for eco-responsible accommodations, successfully raised €3 million. Led by INCO Ventures via the Abeille Impact Investing France fund, other contributors included Climate Leaders Fast-Track and 4Ventures, alongside several business angels, with facilitation by Chausson Partners. The funding aims to boost GreenGo's tech advancements and enhance its reputation, eyeing to become Europe's leading low-carbon tourism reference. Tourism sector's international arrivals hit 1.3 billion by the end of 2023, with travel accounting for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing industries like construction or fashion.

🌎 At the 5th edition of A World For Travel forum, the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) emphasized the critical role of space data in adapting to climate change. The Space for Climate Observatory (SCO), launched in 2019 by 23 space agencies including CNES, collects and analyzes data to aid the tourism sector in managing environmental impacts. CNES highlights that over half of essential climate variables can only be observed from satellites. The CNES's projections suggest that within 20 years, irreversible climate phenomena will occur, with a temperature rise beyond two degrees expected by 2050. Coastal regions like Brittany and Southern France face submersion in 15-20 years. Urban adaptations for heatwaves involve planning measures like tree planting and water features. Data also indicate that by 2050, most ski resorts in the Pyrenees and Alps will lose over half of their snow coverage. CNES collaborates with maritime companies to optimize routes, thus reducing fuel consumption and emissions, while also enhancing iceberg collision avoidance. CNES also contributes to disaster management with a predictive service for extreme events like hurricanes and tsunamis, aiding in timely evacuations in high-risk areas such as Florida and Bangladesh.

🏠 Bordeaux's hotel and tourism sectors represented at the first Hotel Sustainability Day organized by ECO-ONE, with the event held at Marty Hôtel by Hilton led by Ava Moddabber. Key hotel industry figures attended, including Tiphaine Del Cotto (FirstName Bordeaux by Hyatt), Aurélie Jadelus (Marty by Hilton), and representatives from Hotel Burdigala, Renaissance Bordeaux, Moxy Bordeaux, Gina Bordeaux, VertiGina, Hotel Life Bordeaux, Maison Fernand, Bistrot Maurice, Maison Hubert, Bome Hotel, Mondrian Bordeaux les Carmes, and Hampton by Hilton Bordeaux centre Mériadeck.

🏢 Marriott International announced the global launch of "Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events," aiming to help meeting organizers integrate sustainability into their events at participating Marriott Bonvoy portfolio hotels. The program will provide Meeting Impact Reports to measure events' environmental impact and offer carbon credit purchasing options. Implementation is expected worldwide at managed and franchised properties of participating brands by the end of October. Erika Alexander, Chief Global Officer, Global Operations at Marriott International, emphasizes the importance of connecting responsibly for a more resilient travel future.

💧 Malakoff Humanis and Klesia offer €1,000 in aid plus €500 per dependent child to hospitality employees affected by storms Kirk and Leslie, with no income ceiling required. Employees must be insured by one of the organizations and reside/work in a recognized disaster area to qualify. This support is part of the "dispositif HCR Bien-Être" initiative, which also includes health prevention actions.

🚇 Starting in 2025, the RATP will introduce the new MF19 metro trains to 8 lines by 2033, with features like modular design for automatic conversion, interior layout improvements, passenger information systems, and noise-reducing technology. The MF19 model will be 20% made from recycled materials and use 20% less energy, contributing to a less polluted network and reduced particulate emissions during braking. Additional details will be released by RATP in early 2025.