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🏆 Marriott International's Luxury Group announced new exclusive experiences in New York for December after their successful auction partnership with Sotheby's in 2023. The collaboration, "Iconic Pieces. Extraordinary Experiences", merges collectible art with experiential travel. The "Geneva Grandmasters: A Watchmaking Odyssey" at The Ritz-Carlton Hôtel de la Paix in Geneva will be auctioned on December 6, 2024, marking Marriott's first live auction experience. Guests can enjoy a hands-on workshop with Girard-Perregaux artisans, limited-edition watches, and a private dinner at Villa Girard-Perregaux.

🏠 Maison&Objet's event "Sur/Reality" will take place from January 16 to 20, 2025, inviting visitors to explore new creative horizons with a surrealistic blend of fantasy and poetry. The January 2025 fair will showcase inspiring setups and decode trends in premium hospitality. Julien Sebban from studio Uchronia has crafted a dedicated space "What's New? In Hospitality" that features a bold scenography with selected products, catering to the specific needs of hospitality professionals.

📍 Teritoria held its annual convention on November 25 in Bordeaux, Gironde. A year after its rebranding, the chain led by Alain Ducasse has 430 members. 246 properties enrolled in Clorofil, a carbon footprint calculator, with 141 active subscribers. 101 complete carbon assessments were done, covering 24% of Teritoria establishments in France and Italy. Peace&Work label saw 229 out of 322 eligible structures survey 4,000 employees, with a 77% average participation rate. 113 earned Gold, 83 Silver, and 21 Bronze. Romain Meinardi was introduced as the new director, aiming to enhance member relations, territorial mesh, and commercial dynamics, including loyalty offers, MICE, and gift boxes. Meinardi has experience with Alain Ducasse Entreprise, Marriott, Intercontinental, and Hyatt.

📊 The Observatoire AKTO provides strategic insights for professionals in the HCR sector, featuring national trends and regional statistical portraits to understand sector dynamics, identify local challenges and opportunities, and inform decision-making. It offers detailed regional monographs on employment markets, skill needs, and economic dynamics, crucial for tailoring local strategies, strengthening regional partnerships, and maximizing opportunities, urging a combination of national vision and regional understanding for proactive business development.

🛡 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.