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📈 Covivio disclosed a first quarter 2025 revenue increase of 5.4%, reaching €162 million, with occupancy rates in their office portfolio climbing to 95.7%. Key sectors like hospitality and residential properties contributed to this growth, with residential rents in Germany seeing a 24% rise upon relocations, especially in cities like Berlin. The company invested €52 million in the renovation of ten newly acquired hotels in France and Belgium, anticipating a return of over 20% by 2026.

📅 En 2020, la pandémie a provoqué la fermeture des écoles et un arrêt des activités économiques en France. Les écoles post-bac se sont adaptées au digital pour recruter des étudiants, guidés par des canaux digitaux vers de meilleures formations. Les étudiants effectuent des recherches en ligne avant de choisir une école, avec des outils digitaux devenant essentiels pour les établissements. Google enregistre plus de 6 600 requêtes mensuelles pour des écoles de commerce à Paris. Les avis étudiants en ligne jouent un rôle crucial dans la décision des futurs étudiants, avec des exemples d'avis concrets qui répondent à leurs préoccupations. Guest Suite offre des solutions d’e-réputation pour améliorer la présence en ligne des écoles et fidéliser les étudiants.

🏨 On April 16, 2025, the European Commission approved PAI Partners' acquisition of Munich-based Motel One. Motel One operates 99 affordable design hotels with 27,928 rooms in 13 countries, including Germany, Austria, France, Spain, the UK, and the USA. The acquisition, via Moonrise Hospitality Group GmbH, a company indirectly controlled by PAI Partners' funds, poses no competition risks in the European market.

💱 Fabienne Carrasco, with over 20 years of leadership experience across tourism, real estate, finance, and postproduction, embodies MMV's commitment to sustainable alpine tourism. Her strategic vision and operational excellence have driven transformations within MMV and its integration into the Compagnie des Alpes' strategic approach. Recognized by the Compagnie des Alpes CEO Dominique Thillaud for her societal responsibility expertise, Carrasco is now MMV's General Director, tasked with fostering a tourism model respectful of local territories.

🏕 The Green Destinations Conference 2025 will be held in Montpellier, Occitanie, France, from September 28 to 30, 2025. This event aims to foster sustainable tourism by bringing together global thought leaders and innovators to discuss sustainable solutions and share best practices. It offers networking and collaboration opportunities in the heart of the Occitanie region. For further details and registration, interested individuals can visit https://gd2025.greendestinations.org/fr/.

🏕 French outdoor hospitality market has transitioned from family-owned at the end of the last century to a more structured industry in the 21st century. Adaptation to new client profiles led to a shift in accommodation types, with a 10% decrease in bare pitches and a 20% increase in equipped pitches from 2010 to 2016, according to INSEE. Equipped pitches now account for over 40% of total offerings.

🏨 Joël Darfeuille won Meilleur Réceptionniste de France 2024 and Meilleur Réceptionniste du Monde 2025 at the Trophée David Campbell, organized by AICR. The national competition included a video presentation and hotel presentation, with 5 juniors and 5 seniors competing in eloquence contests and role-play games. The international final in Athens focused on managerial skills, with two role-plays, group work, administrative tasks, and detailed knowledge of a fictitious hotel. Joël's preparation involved training with Fairmont professionals, AICR France support, public speaking training, and stress management. His victory leads to new professional opportunities and a desire to inspire the next generation.

💰 Onfly, a Brazilian startup specializing in Travel & Expense management, secured a $40M Series B funding led by Tidemark, with participation from New York's Left Lane Capital. Previously, Onfly raised $16M in Series A in 2023. The company plans to enhance technology and AI integration, targeting 2,500 clients in Mexico by 2027. Onfly, founded in 2018 and based in Belo Horizonte, offers solutions to digitize business travel and expense management. In 2022, they launched a corporate card adopted by 65% of their 2,000 clients.

🏠 Trip.com's Trip.Best 2025 ranking introduces a Top 100 Europe list, complementing the Top 100 World and Top 100 Asia. In France, Hôtel de Crillon is voted the best luxury hotel, and restaurants Le Jules Verne and l’Arpège top the European gastronomic scene. France retains its position as the leading European destination for gourmet cuisine and luxury hotels. The rankings are AI and data-driven, showcasing the year's best travel experiences.