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🛳 Start-up Reclaim launches its baggage delivery service in Atlanta on January 2, 2026, targeting travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The service includes home-to-airport baggage transport, real-time tracking via app, and optional insurance. Founded by Akmann Van-Mary, Reclaim aims to enhance travel ease through a B2B2C model, partnering with airports, airlines, and accommodations. Expansion plans include more US and Canadian cities, enhancing traveler experiences and providing additional revenue streams for partners.

📊 In 2023, in France, revenue management techniques are increasingly being applied to EHPAD (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) and RSS (Résidences Services Seniors). The implementation aims to optimize occupancy rates and pricing strategies, similar to practices in the hotel industry. By analyzing market demand and resident profiles, these facilities can maximize revenue while ensuring efficient resource allocation. This shift highlights a growing trend in the healthcare and senior living sectors towards data-driven decision-making.

🛡 Arsenale Group and Simest are investing €37 million in a Middle Eastern project, complemented by a €35 million loan from the Saudi Tourism Development Fund. This initiative strengthens Italy-Saudi Arabia economic ties through a public-private partnership. An ultra-luxurious train, crafted in Italy by Arsenale, CPL, and Standgreen, with CFI as the lead contractor, will offer one to two-night routes from Riyadh to iconic Saudi destinations like Al-Ula and Hail.

💰 VOLZ, an Algerian startup founded in 2022 by Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi and Hacene Seghier, raised 600 million dinars (around 4 million euros) in a Series A funding round led by Tell Group. This marks the largest local currency fundraising for an Algerian startup and the first successful exit for the Algerian Startup Fund, which launched in 2020. VOLZ aims to expand across North and West Africa, boasting over 1000% growth within a year.

🧸 Paris, 22 décembre 2025 - Les peluches, autrefois réservées aux jouets, se redéploient dans divers secteurs tels que la grande distribution, les banques, et l’hôtellerie pour créer un lien émotionnel avec les familles. WelcomeFamily, leader français dans ce domaine depuis 2011, a vu son chiffre d’affaires croître de 5 millions d’euros en 2021 à 14 millions en 2024. Actif à l'international, WelcomeFamily compte 10 000 clients mondiaux.

💸 Steve Case, fondateur d’AOL, a élargi le portefeuille d’Exclusive Resorts Investments en juin dernier en prenant une participation minoritaire dans Onefinestay, ajoutant 3 000 propriétés au réseau. Le rachat d’Inspirato double l’offre, accessible aux 25 000 abonnés via The Exclusive Collective. Le site génère 500 millions de dollars en transactions et une marge brute de 70 millions. L’expansion pourrait mener à la vente complète de Onefinestay si Accor se recentre.

💰 Corvex Management, a New York hedge fund, acquired a 6% stake in UK-based Whitbread, urging strategic overhaul due to increased costs from wage and material hikes mainly in the UK and Ireland. Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn with around 900 establishments, proposed a €4 billion investment plan challenged by Corvex. The fund seeks board entry to influence decisions. Whitbread aims to restore margins and returns, focusing on the UK and Germany.

🍷 Bordeaux's white wines are trending in cocktail culture for their elegance and aromatic finesse. These wines, known for citrus, honey, and apricot notes, are perfect for low-ABV cocktails, combining tradition and creativity. The 2026 cocktail collection features 6 innovative recipes, showcasing these wines' versatility. This trend represents a natural evolution in taste, highlighting Bordeaux's unique "Sud-Ouest" signature.

🏔 En Savoie, les 60 stations affichent une fréquentation record pour Noël. L'Observatoire Explore Savoie note une hausse du taux d'occupation de +2 points pour la saison, atteignant 56%, signalant une fidélité accrue des visiteurs. Le Nouvel An frôle le plein avec 94% d'occupation. Les vacances de Noël enregistrent un taux de 87%, en hausse par rapport à l'an dernier. Janvier et mars voient des progressions de +3,5 et +6 points respectivement.