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🏨 Kristina D’Amico named Vice President at JLL Hotels & Hospitality, based in Miami with 14 years of experience, previously at HVS Consulting & Valuation assessing over $5 billion in hotel real estate assets. She'll oversee client services and portfolio growth in the Southern US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. JLL's global hotel asset management currently supervises 135 hotels valued at over $15 billion. D'Amico holds a BBA in finance and hospitality from Florida International University and is pursuing an MBA in real estate. JLL, a Fortune 500® company with $23.4 billion annual revenue, operates in over 80 countries with more than 112,000 employees.

🌳 Since 2023, Rennes Métropole, Destination Rennes, and the CCI of Ille-et-Vilaine are supporting local accommodations in an eco-friendly transition. Currently, 27 tourist establishments are certified, 23 with the Green Key label, making up 28% of local accommodations. Green Key label applications for 2025 are open until April 15. Initially, 11 facilities started sustainable practices; now, including the new additions, there are 27 certified establishments with 4,440 beds. 17 more joined since 2023, with 13 receiving financial aid from Rennes Métropole. This approach caters to travelers' growing eco-awareness and helps lodgings save on energy costs.

🏦 IHCL confirmed sole owner of 'Taj' trademark by India's Supreme Court on March 19, ending disputes with hotel groups misusing the name. The 'Taj' brand, established in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata with the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, is part of a luxury hotel chain including ten members of The Leading Hotels of the World. The brand is recognized globally, from New York to the Maldives, London to Dubai. Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace's GM, Ritesh Sharma, won Best Luxury Hotel Director at the 2023 Hospitality Awards.

🏖 BNP Paribas REIM France acquires three 4* campings in Brittany and Pays de la Loire, growing its Plein Air Property Fund 1 (PAPF1) to 26 sites valued at over €400 million. Eyeing expansion, the firm targets Italian acquisitions by 2025 and bolsters ESG strategy for SFDR Article 8 classification.

🏨 On March 26, 2025, from 10 am to 6 pm at Quartier Jeunes, 4 place du Louvre, 75001 Paris, the Forum for Employment in Hospitality, Catering, and Tourism will take place. Key players in the sector will offer various contracts (CDI, CDD) and employment networks like France Travail, Cap Emploi, and the Mission Locale de Paris will provide professional guidance and support.

🏨 Hotels Korner, a hotel group celebrated for its technological edge and focus on employee well-being, is set to debut in Lyon. Building upon their 9 successful Parisian hotels, they aim to introduce their unique 3-star human-scale hotel concept to the vibrant city of Lyon in October 2024. Their establishments are known for decentralized management, a fully digitalized customer journey, and a people-centered approach, offering straightforward, efficient accommodation starting at 90 euros per night. Targeting both business and leisure travelers, Korner seeks to enhance urban stays in Lyon, a city aligned with their values of closeness, innovation, and service quality.

💳 Adyen, a global financial technology platform, in collaboration with French software publisher Medialog, specializing in hospitality and restaurants, launched Medialog Pay. This new payment management solution, integrated with Medialog's PMS and POS offerings, aims to centralize payment operations on a single platform for the sector's professionals. Medialog Pay is designed to enhance customer experience through efficient payment strategies, offering a variety of secure payment options and seamlessly integrating into customer journeys, from online booking to check-out. The partnership addresses the need for uniformity and integration in payment management, promising a unified, smooth, and secure solution tailored to client needs, thereby improving productivity and gains.

🍁 The two-star Michelin-rated L'Orangerie restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, unveils a new aesthetic by renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon. The redesigned space enhances Chef Alan Taudon's refined cuisine, offering a holistic experience where bold, subtle, and precise flavors resonate within the poetic and organic setting. Nestled under an intimate glass roof with a view of the Cour de marbre, the dining room features a beige palette, light wood, natural tones, and a monumental porcelain ceiling sculpture by Art et Floritude, creating a warm, sophisticated, and tranquil atmosphere.

🍳 Les Petites Cantines, un réseau de cantines conviviales en France, compte 14 établissements avec projets d'expansion pour 2025, incluant une ouverture à Bordeaux. Fondé par Diane Dupré la Tour, qui a traversé une épreuve personnelle en 2013, le concept est né à Lyon en 2016. Les lieux encouragent la participation des convives dans la préparation des repas, avec un système de prix libre. Le réseau emploie 35 salariés et est soutenu par des entreprises, des collectivités et des fondations. En février 2025, 18,557 adhérents actifs et 6,265 couverts servis témoignent de l'impact social du projet. Diane Dupré la Tour et le chef Christian Têtedoie collaborent pour « Recettes du Collectif », une formation destinée à améliorer les pratiques dans la restauration collective.

🏦 Covivio, a major European real estate player, manages 283 hotels across Europe valued at €6.4 billion. In Lille, France, Covivio's portfolio includes 8 hotels, with strategic investments such as the rebranding of Hilton Lille to occur in 2024, involving €7 million investment, resulting in a 22% average room rate increase to over €160. The Grand Hôtel Bellevue, established in 1913, is undergoing a €4 million renovation, including a rooftop addition, aiming at a 10% room rate rise. Covivio acquired SLIH in 2016, signifying strategic market structuring.