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🏠 Valéry Grégo, leader of Perseus group, transformed a historic convent in old-Nice into the luxurious Hôtel du Couvent, now part of Marriott's Luxury Collection Hotel. Opened after a decade of meticulous restoration, the hotel boasts 88 rooms, three restaurants, a swimming facility, documentation center, bakery, herbalist shop, and outdoor market. The project, costing €100M, preserved the original buildings dating back to 1604 and added a new structure. Accommodations range from monastic cells to a 166 sqm suite. The hotel sources its produce from its farm 50 km away, showcases over 300 plant species in its garden, and offers a 20-meter swimming pool and various courses at Mouvement Studio.

🍴 Texas becomes the eleventh North American destination to join the MICHELIN Guide, with the first MICHELIN Texas selection to be unveiled by the end of the year, highlighting top dining spots in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. New York, the first North American city featured in the MICHELIN Guide in 2005, has been joined by Washington, Chicago, California, Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida, Colorado, Atlanta, Toronto, and Vancouver.

📅 Une récente étude YouGov couvrant 17 pays rapporte que 46% des voyageurs jugent les prix dynamiques inéquitables. Les Français sont particulièrement critiques, avec 55% les trouvant injustes pour l'hôtellerie et 59% pour les trains. En Asie, 63%-65% des voyageurs entre Hong-Kong et Singapour les perçoivent comme équitables. Les prix dynamiques ont été introduits dans l'aérien dans les années 70 et dans l'hébergement à partir des années 80, intensifiés par la concurrence et les OTA. La tarification dynamique est essentielle pour la compétitivité en tourisme, influençant jusqu'à 80% des réservations.

🗺 Renowned actress with a passion for ethnology turned her dream into reality with the book "Latitudes," embarking on a solo, backpacking road trip across Greenland, Iceland, and Indonesia. Inspired by cultural curiosity and experiences between film shoots, she shared her adventures and the beauty of humanity through her travelogue, fulfilling her publisher's concept to enlighten and entertain readers with her journey and encounters.

🏥 Christian Louboutin joined Experimental Group as a minority shareholder in February 2023, alongside Jean Moueix and Brookfield Asset Management. Louboutin's entry reflects a trend of luxury brands venturing into hospitality. These brands aim for increased visibility and cross-marketing through "instagrammable" hotels amidst a challenging retail crisis and unstable economy. Luxury brands like Fendi, Missoni, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Armani have established a presence in exclusive resorts and private clubs worldwide. This strategic partnership benefits hoteliers by boosting marketing and economic performance.

🍴 VistaJet passengers departing from Paris, Milan, and Nice can now enjoy Beefbar's famous dishes at 12,000 meters in the sky. Beefbar, established by Riccardo Giraudi, is known for top-quality beef and a contemporary take on traditional shared plates, offering Kobe beef fillet, Wagyu beef tenderloins, and a variety of street food on VistaJet flights. This partnership marks the first time Beefbar's gourmet cuisine is served aboard a private jet, reflecting a shared commitment to quality and luxury.

💪 Flora of CX TWIST was contacted by Guillaume Canesson of La Farm Gym in March 2024 to enhance customer service amidst increased activity. Employing 3 pillars of her service, Flora streamlined client pathways, automated tasks, and clarified offers, leading to time savings, higher client satisfaction, increased loyalty, and boosted sales. Guillaume recommends CX TWIST for its practical approach and transformative impact on customer interactions and business growth.

🏅 Transgourmet offers an exclusive concierge service from July 15 to August 15 for clients in central Paris during the Olympic Games. The service operates 24/7, providing same-day express deliveries from MIN de Rungis, including a selection of 250 products. The objective is to support activity peaks and urgent restocking needs.

☕ Nespresso Professionnel launches "Forte Extra," a new coffee for businesses and the hospitality industry, featuring a blend of Brazilian and Costa Rican Arabicas, separately roasted, with approximately 115 mg of caffeine per espresso—45 mg more than the “Forte” from the Classics range. The product is part of the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality Program in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, according to Renata De Stefano, director of Nespresso Professionnel, offering an energizing option without compromising on taste.

🎭 La Grotte, a traditional brewery, integrates Console SecretBox to promote gift box sales with benefits: simplified gift shop management, secure customer journey, shared payment option, and an ethical, responsible solution. Visit https://lagrotte-restaurant.secretbox.fr/ to see how experts have successfully enhanced La Grotte's offerings.