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🌱 Douai to host 2nd edition of ENVIROPRO Nord on June 18-19, 2025, focusing on environmental and energy solutions. Economic actors are urged to engage significantly in transformative practices to avoid unsustainable production and consumption. The event serves as a showcase for environmental know-how in Northern France.

🛌 In 2025, Hilton predicts the year of "maximizer travelers" with a trend for relaxation combined with intense experiences. The chain has 24 brands, over 7,600 establishments, and nearly 1.2 million rooms in 126 countries. A survey of 13,000 travelers suggests 70% enjoy activities on trips, while 20% engage in "Hurkle-Durkling" (staying in bed all day), indicating a demand for late checkouts. Pet-friendly travel and trips among "Frolleagues" (friends-collaborates) are on the rise, with 30% intending to travel this way. Hilton's revenue from related events tripled compared to 2019. The Ibis chain (Accor Group), targeting Gen Y/Z travelers, reports 25% booking vacations seen on social media, with 39% for Y/Z. Travelers prioritize environmental impact, with 75% considering it, and 86% of Millennials favor eco-friendly travel. Over 50% are willing to pay more for premium services, and solitary travelers favor budget options.

📖 The European Labour Authority (ELA) report on the Horeca sector offers an in-depth analysis, highlighting economic significance, labour market dynamics, hiring practices, employment conditions, legislative enforcement challenges, and information needs. The study, titled "Accommodation and food service activities: issues and challenges related to labour mobility," spans 118 pages. A key summary of this extensive report can be viewed in a 2-minute video, providing a digest of the sector's current state and supporting the address of workforce mobility regulation challenges.

🏕 In the coastal region from Cannes to Marseille, the Château de Théoule, once a 17th-century soap factory and later a Scottish lord's home, has been transformed into a hotel by Millésime Group. Revived after years of dormancy, it now offers 19 suites and duplexes named after fragrances. Additionally, the hotel features the Villa Art déco with 21 marine-themed rooms and the privatizable Maison des Pêcheurs with 3 charming rooms. Marie-Christine Mecoen, the artistic director, has creatively infused the place with the spirit of the Côte d’Azur.

🏨 Evok Collection and Zaka Investissement have sold Sinner Paris to Experimental Group. The luxury hotel opened in 2019 in the reinventing Le Marais district of Paris. Sinner Paris quickly achieved success with its unique blend of contemporary spirit, sophistication, and excellence. Evok is now focusing on expanding its Nolinski and Brach hotel brands, aiming for 15 locations worldwide within 5 years. Presently, they have five destinations in Paris and Venice, with upcoming openings in Madrid, Rome, and St-Tropez.

🏨 Evok Collection ceded Sinner Paris to Experimental Group, reflecting a strategic focus on expanding its Nolinski and Brach hotel brands, with a goal of 15 locations worldwide in 5 years. Currently, there are five destinations in Paris and Venice. Upcoming openings include Madrid, Rome, and St-Tropez. Evok, established in 2014 by Pierre Bastid, holds brands Nolinski, Brach, Sinner, Cour des Vosges, Palais Royal. In early 2024, Famille C Participations (Clarins) reinforced Evok's investment capacity.

🛫 Engine, soon to launch flight and car rental bookings in October, aims to evolve into a complete business travel management solution. With features like 24/7 customer support and travel insurance, the platform also offers a free Partner Hub software for travel providers to manage bookings and marketing. The transition is backed by investment from Permira, signaling a broader recovery in business travel post-pandemic. Engine's CEO, Elia Wallen, envisions transforming travel experiences, leveraging the investment to achieve this ambition.

📌 At the SETT trade show in Montpellier, 2023 saw over 18,300 professional visitors and 730 exhibitors. Four companies from the Région Sud stood out as nominees for the SETT d'Or awards, showcasing innovation in outdoor hospitality. This event is a key platform for camping and tourist establishment leaders to explore sector trends. Please note that the text provided does not contain all the information typically required for a comprehensive summary (such as specific dates, names of the companies, or detailed descriptions of innovations), so the summary focuses on the information available.

📌 Priceline introduced Penny, an AI-generated voice assistant using OpenAI's technology, in March 2023 after testing since June 2023. Penny, part of Priceline's Trip Intelligence suite, assists with hotels, flights, and car rentals, focusing on streamlined and personalized booking experiences. Upcoming updates to Penny Voice will enable real-time vocal responses to complex queries and interaction throughout trips, with plans to enhance customer support and reservation modifications.