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📱 Google is indexing and displaying Google Maps search results for "near me" queries directly on its search results page. Noticed by Khushal Bherwani and Brodie Clark, this phenomenon shows Google Maps results appearing for searches like "restaurants near me." This change marks a shift in Google’s indexing policy, previously avoiding search result pages. Clark mentions thousands of Maps pages now indexed and ranking for numerous local search queries, potentially impacting local SEO strategies.

🇮🇹 Jean-Marc Droulers, a key figure in the hotel industry, passed away on July 25 at age 81. He led Villa d’Este in Cernobbio from the 1970s, turning it into a luxury hotel benchmark. Droulers was also president of Villa Erba and Lake Como Convention Bureau. He helped brand Lake Como as an elite destination and served on the executive committee of The Leading Hotels of the World, shaping its diplomatic and demanding standards.

💰 Atlanta, 4 août 2025 – Access Point Financial (APF), une société de crédit immobilier de 3 milliards de dollars, a refinancé 1,1 milliard $ de prêts hypothécaires hôteliers aux États-Unis. Ce refinancement concerne 67 hôtels franchisés sous les marques Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, et IHG, financés en 18 mois. En partenariat avec ATLAS SP Partners, APF adapte ses solutions pour le secteur hôtelier, selon le CEO Mike Lipson.

🍳 2020, Giverny: David Gallienne, Michelin-starred chef, leads Le Jardin des Plumes, offering a sensory dining experience rooted in Normandy's terroir. Gallienne, celebrated Top Chef winner, transforms the venue into a vibrant, poetic space with a dedicated team. His ecosystem includes Ô Plum’Art, Oscar, Ô Plum’Store, and Picorette, showcasing his accessible cuisine philosophy. Actively involved in education, he contributes to future generations through workshops and associations like Better Together, while promoting Normandy globally.

🏨 Jean-Claude Kindt, né à Lille en 1942, a fondé la Société lilloise d’investissement hôtelier en 1990, transformant des lieux historiques en hôtels de luxe. Il a notamment rénové le Couvent des Minimes et l’Hermitage Gantois à Lille, ainsi que l’hôtel Bourgtheroulde à Rouen. En 2016, ses 10 hôtels ont été repris par Covivio Hotels. Jean-Claude Kindt est décédé le 1er août 2025, à 83 ans, laissant un héritage durable dans l’hôtellerie patrimoniale.

📈 Google dominates with over 90% market share in France. 87% of buyers research online before visiting stores, and appearing at the right time can convince 18-44% of them to switch brands. Global data shows 50% of search and social media revenues are in-store. Google Business Profile is crucial for visibility. 95% of consumers read businesses' responses to reviews. 58% of French consumers require reviews to be less than 3 months old to trust them.

🏨 ActivumSG Capital Management acquires Fairmont La Hacienda in San Roque, Andalusia, for €175 million. Set for a 2025 delivery, this luxury five-star beachfront resort features 311 rooms, 42 branded residences, two 18-hole golf courses, seven restaurants and bars, a 2,000 m² spa, four pools, and event spaces. Located near Marbella, Sotogrande, and Gibraltar airport, it highlights Andalusian-inspired architecture and sustainable practices. Saul Goldstein emphasizes the robust Spanish hotel market fundamentals.

🔒 In 2024, 57% of phishing attacks in Europe targeted the tourism sector, with tourism globally being the second most affected sector at 20.4%. Hertz faced a data breach exposing North American customer information, linked to Cleo Communications. Investment in cybersecurity startups reached €12.6 billion in 2024, with France leading European investments at €342 million. The aviation sector invested $46 billion in IT, prioritizing cybersecurity, biometrics, and AI. Milan airports were hacked twice within three months.

🎶 À partir de 2026, la Thaïlande accueillera le festival Tomorrowland chaque année jusqu'en 2030. L'événement s'inscrit dans la campagne "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025" pour dynamiser le tourisme. Les prévisions annoncent un impact économique de 12,05 milliards de bahts (300 millions d'euros), 922 500 participants cumulés, et une augmentation de festivaliers de 50 000 à 75 000 entre 2026 et 2030.

💻 Le 1er août 2025, Montefiore Investment, CFJ, et Ceres Industries Capital ont entamé des négociations exclusives pour acquérir le groupe Karavel, maison mère de FRAM, Promovacances, et ABcroisières. Fondé en 2001, Karavel est un pionnier du e-tourisme en France, avec une stratégie multicanale comprenant 170 agences et des plateformes numériques, et accompagne environ un million de clients chaque année vers plus de 120 destinations. L'opération vise à renforcer la croissance internationale du groupe.