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🛡 GHR announced on 24/05/24 the requirement to implement a control system for tertiary buildings by 01/01/25 for those with heating and cooling systems ≥250 kW, and by 01/01/27 for systems ≥70 kW, aiming for better energy and water management. They seek feedback to negotiate simpler, more cost-effective solutions for smaller facilities.

🎄 The average budget for Christmas in France dropped by €52 from 2023, down to €497 per person. Google Trends shows that French consumers start searching for Christmas gifts as early as September. In 2023, 92% of French people checked online reviews before purchasing, and 89% used Google for selecting professionals. Merchants are advised to update their online presence, clearly communicate stocks and delivery times, offer Click & Collect, and respond to customer reviews to boost sales. Over 8,000 points of sale use Guest Suite for review management.

🏕 123 IM and Sodero invest in Nature et Résidence Loisirs to support its growth and fund future acquisitions. Founded in 2020 by Luis Do Souto and Jean-Philippe Olivier, the group manages seven 3 to 5-star campings, mostly along the Atlantic coast of France, aiming to expand its territory. The investment is expected to enhance vacation experiences while promoting sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.

🗽 Notre-Dame de Paris reopens on December 8, 2024, coinciding with the Immaculate Conception. Extended hours to 10pm daily during the first week, then usual hours from December 16. Online reservations for visiting advised starting around December 1. Mobile app "Compagnon de visite" available for iOS and Android. Free main entrance, ticketed access to the Trésor. Over 2,000 artisans, €700 million in donations for restoration. President Macron to speak at the reopening ceremony.

🏨 European hotel market in October 2024: occupancy rates up to 74.3% (+1.0 point year-on-year). Average Daily Rate (ADR) decreased slightly by -1.0% to €132.7. Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) marginally rose by +0.4% to €98.6. Economy segment struggled with occupancy dropping 1.0 point from 2023, reaching 67.2%, ADR down by 6.5%, and RevPAR declining by 7.9%.

🏖️ In Perros-Guirec, France, a new thalassotherapy resort opened in spring 2023 on Trestraou Beach, famous since the late 19th century. The Roz Marine resort features a non-clinical, warm atmosphere with therapeutic amenities including sea water, trace elements, and minerals, along with high-end hotel accommodations.

🌏 In 2025, 44% of French travelers plan to increase their travel budget, while 12% expect it to be lower than in 2024. A survey by Accor across seven European countries, involving 8,000 travelers, reveals that 53% of Europeans anticipate spending more on travel in 2025 compared to 2024, with 65% of Polish, 62% of German, and 55% of Spanish travelers expecting higher budgets. 88% of European travelers plan to make at least one leisure trip abroad in 2025.

💸 La Banque des Territoires and Jolt Capital partnered with Heraklio to finance the installation of connected thermostats in hotel rooms across France, aiming for energy savings and meeting regulatory obligations. Nemea, part of Heraklio, will deploy the thermostats under an exclusive distribution agreement. The solution facilitates compliance with energy-saving requirements via adaptable new-generation thermostats and remote management software.

💰 In 2025, business travel will be revolutionized by AI, with a focus on digital systems and cybersecurity investments due to increased AI use. A massive return to office work will boost business travel and budgets, but with an emphasis on cost rationalization and transparency to minimize financial losses and fraud risks. SAP Concur's study predicts the end of traditional expense reports, with automation reducing error risks. AI will become a corporate market staple, viewed as an assistant for anomaly detection and itinerary recommendations, while travelers and managers learn the most beneficial uses. Lastly, improved T&E tools will provide real-time alerts on disruptions, ensuring traveler wellbeing and security.