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📈 A hotel management software is a digital solution to streamline administrative tasks, reservations, and operations, enhancing operational efficiency, customer service, and revenue. RoomRaccoon, founded in 2017 in the Netherlands, serves over 1,500 establishments globally and received accolades at the HotelTechAwards 2024. Lightspeed, used in over 100 countries, integrates POS and payment platforms, and Little Hotelier, based in Sydney with over 9,000 users worldwide, was the second-best hotel management system in the HotelTechAwards 2023. ResNexus, with a GCSC level III certification, serves over 3,200 international clients since its 2004 inception in the U.S. The article emphasizes that hotel management software streamlines numerous daily tasks, improves online booking processes, and offers real-time data analytics, ultimately enhancing customer experience and regulatory compliance.

📌 Adagio's new campaign slogan "Chez nous, comme chez vous" follows its 2023 phrase "J’y ai vécu". The brand focuses on offering a homely and welcoming environment in its aparthotels for both leisure and business travel. Actor Marc from the previous campaign stars in a 20-second TV spot, humorously revealing he's only stayed for one day in what appears to be his home, showcasing Adagio's facilities. The campaign includes 5 digital shorts and 7 static visuals, featuring Marc engaging with social media trends.

🍴 Reims will host "Les Relais du Goût" from September 19 to 22, 2024, featuring a 7-step city-wide tour to showcase its gastronomic and cultural heritage. Coinciding with the European Heritage Days, the event includes a route from Saint-Nicaise hill to Boulingrin district, with chefs, artisans, producers, and winemakers offering tastings, celebrating the art of living and fine dining.

🛏 On September 13, at the Paris Commercial Court, UMIH sued Airbnb for "unfair competition", alleging non-compliance with regulations, diversion of clientele, and unequal tourist tax collection to the detriment of local communities. The lawsuit, filed on November 6, 2018, highlights the hospitality industry's commitment to service, safety, and taxation, contrasting Airbnb's contribution to rental market deregulation and housing crisis exacerbation. Verdict from the trial is pending, potentially marking a decisive turn for France's tourist accommodation market.

🏗️ Airbnb's Brian Chesky announced the return of Experiences on the platform after an 18-month hiatus and a purge of over 5000 offerings. The relaunch sets new standards: unique activities exclusive to Airbnb, more affordable pricing, and promotional videos instead of photos. These Experiences aim for authenticity and local connection, distinguishing Airbnb from classic tourist visits. Further efforts will enhance Experiences' visibility in the app and marketing initiatives.

💰 Nearly half of European hotels' daily revenue growth comes from extras like breakfast, as 45% of travelers will pay more for higher quality breakfast, says Booking's latest study. The survey covered 32,000 travelers across 32 countries, revealing preferences for local supply, quality products, and unique offerings. Secondary to breakfast, 26% of guests value access to local tours and activities, while spa and wellness services rank third with 25%. Shuttle services and flexible checkout are also premium amenities, with 24% and 23% of guests willing to pay extra, respectively. The study underscores the evolving client motivations and the importance of adapting to their expectations for increased revenue.

💸 A French decree published on June 30, 2024, effective July 1, 2024, followed by a second decree on July 6, 2024, effective July 7, 2024, completed the transposition of an agreement on value sharing, initiated by the Law of November 29, 2023. The Value Sharing Bonus (PPV) allows companies to award employees up to €3,000 annually, or €6,000 for those with profit-sharing plans, twice a year, exempt from social security contributions and temporary CSG CRDS and income tax. New regulations detail investment options in savings plans, three new cases for early release of savings, and calculation methods for participation thresholds and tax exemption for companies with fewer than 50 employees. ????

🌱 Luniwave, created in 2021, secured €1 million from Side Angels, Bpifrance, Super Capital, Campus Fund, and Inovexus. The raise aims to expand its eco-responsible footprint in the hospitality sector, targeting 100 establishments by next year, up from 20 current clients, including B&B, Accor, Best Western, Compagnie des Alpes, and soon Club Med. The startup's "green miles" system rewards sustainable actions and is piloting projects with Atout France in Meuse. Another funding round is anticipated in 2025.

🏅 TheFork reveals the impact of the Olympics on the French restaurant sector, showing a pre-Opening Ceremony loss of up to -30% in international bookings compared to Summer 2023. National tourist attendance dropped by 32% before the Games. However, a boost occurred with Paris experiencing +25% in foreign tourist reservations during the first week of the Games, and French tourists' bookings increased by 21% in the second week. Parisians' reservations grew by +9% in the second week of August and +13% in the first week of September. Nationally, international tourist attendance rose by +11% during and up to 2 weeks post-Games, with British tourists' bookings surging by +50% during the opening week compared to the previous year.