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🍴 Cristina Chomet-Tejeda and Pierre Chomet met in London in 2013. They opened Ambos in Paris' VIe arrondissement in December 2022, funded by the Gault&Millau Young Talents endowment, and recently launched Tina, a tapas bar. Cristina's background includes experiences with chefs like Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse, while Pierre trained in Dinard, worked with Éric Frechon in Bristol, Arnaud Donckele, and participated in Top Chef 2021. Ambos serves 60 covers per day with an average ticket of 100 €.

🏅 During the first week of the Olympic Games, Paris saw a 16% increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2023, including a 17.3% increase among French nationals and 14.8% for foreigners, totaling 650,000 additional tourists. Notable spikes in visitors were observed near Club France in the XIXe arrondissement (+35.4% on July 28), Porte de Versailles (+167% on July 28), and Stade de France (+45% on July 27 and +14% on July 28). Hotel occupancy rates are expected to hit nearly 90% for the upcoming weekend, especially near Olympic sites. The average city-wide hotel price is 218% of last week's rate (down from €258 on July 24). Reservations for the Paralympic Games period (August 28 - September 8) are up 5-10% from 2023.

Une demeure du XVIe siècle située dans un vaste domaine boisé de 6 hectares sera le cadre du prochain hôtel haut de gamme de Vannes (Morbihan), dont l’ouverture est prévue…

🏅 Paris Olympic Games' opening ceremony took place last Friday. Local Parisian business, especially cafes and restaurants, faced security measures throughout July, leading to a revenue drop of 20-25%, with some areas seeing activity decreases up to 80%, as reported by Alain Fontaine, president of the French Association of Master Restaurateurs. Despite long-term positive economic impact predictions by the Medef president, local professionals remain anxious.

🏠 Relais & Châteaux, with 580 members, showcases progress in its second sustainability report on 15 goals related to environmental protection, sustainable cuisine, and social impact. Aiming for heightened sustainability for its 70th anniversary, new commitments will be unveiled in November. President Laurent Gardinier and a new 7-member commission, including experts like Aggie Banda and Mauro Colagreco, will address social and environmental challenges.

🏅 France to host Winter Olympics in the French Alps from February 1-17, 2030, with Paralympics from March 1-10, 2030. This follows Paris hosting in 2023. France was the sole candidate since November and must provide financial guarantees by October 1. Events will take place across Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Briançon, and Nice, utilizing existing venues like La Plagne's bobsleigh track, Courchevel's ski jump, and Méribel's Roc de Fer ski course. Ice sports, excluding speed skating, will be in Nice; speed skating may be outside France. Five Olympic villages are planned to house athletes within 30 minutes of venues.

🛡 On July 24, GHR discussed anti-human trafficking with Lénaïg LE BAIL and Emilie Bousquier of OCRTEH. Data revealed: 84% of sexual exploitation occurs in housing (apartments/hotels), 1053 victims identified in 2023, 53% French (45% minors), 47% foreigners (62% from Latin America/Caribbean, 13% China, 11% Central/Eastern Europe, 3% Sub-Saharan Africa). OCRTEH offers guidelines for hoteliers to detect and report suspected exploitation. Contact OCRTEH at: [email protected].

🏡 L’UMIH and Action Logement Groupe signed an agreement on July 16 to create housing suited to their employees' needs. The partnership focuses on promoting Visale guarantee, providing affordable housing, and assisting seasonal workers with housing. Since 2016, Visale has helped 1.2 million people access private housing, proving crucial for 77% in finding housing near work. From June 4, 2024, seasonal workers are eligible, aligning with the 2023-2027 five-year agreement with the state. This initiative targets the development of housing, particularly for seasonal workers, by analyzing project feasibility and leveraging respective expertise for comprehensive solutions.

🏨 En France, depuis la loi Macron de 2015 et à partir du 1er juillet, Booking permet une disparité tarifaire en Europe, libérant les hôteliers de la parité des prix avec d'autres OTAs. Selon HOTREC, 43% des hôteliers européens maintiennent les mêmes tarifs sur leur site et sur les OTAs, 27% le font occasionnellement, et 16% le font souvent ou toute l'année. Booking détient 71% des réservations d'hôtels européens. Les hôtels qui manipulent les inventaires sur Booking pourraient subir des sanctions algorithmiques, avec une chute dans les résultats de recherche et une remontée coûteuse.

🍴 La Réserve Paris, a 5-star hotel with the Palace label, earned a third Michelin star for its restaurant Le Gabriel, led by Chef Jérôme Banctel. Situated near the Champs-Élysées, it caters to a high-profile clientele and is part of the Leading Hotels of The World. Banctel's Breton-inspired menu features bold dishes and reflects his meticulous approach. The hotel won 1st Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Chef category.