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🏛 SHATEC, a Singapore hospitality institution, is closing after 42 years and training over 40,000 students. Progressive suspension began in April 2025, confirmed by a March 27 email from director Margaret Heng. Final courses end by early 2026. Founded in 1983 by the Singapore Hotel Association, it served pre-employment and career-switch students. The decision, termed a "business containment exercise," stems from a non-viable economic model post-January 2025 governance change.

📖 Entreprises de moins de 50 salariés en France peuvent bénéficier d'une prise en charge complète des coûts pédagogiques pour les formations demandées en 2025 via le Plan de développement des compétences, selon les fonds disponibles. Limite d'une formation intra/an/entreprise avec un minimum de 4 stagiaires. Pour les entreprises de 50 salariés ou plus, l'accès est possible au tarif négocié AKTO avec versement volontaire. Formations hors Espace Formation ne sont pas prises en charge actuellement.

🏘 Pascal Savary began his career at Accor, specializing in hotel real estate, mastering operational performance, asset development, and partnerships. He then moved to STAM Europe as Director of Acquisitions and Funds. In 2008, he founded Atream, managing over €4 billion in hotel and tourism assets. Post-Covid, he aided in restructuring PV&CP, and supported initiatives like MamaShelter. Recently, he engaged Carac.

✈️ Depuis vingt ans, des compagnies comme Turkish Airlines et American Airlines abandonnent la Première classe, coûteuse et peu rentable. American Airlines a cessé de l'offrir fin 2022 car elle n’était pas achetée. Oman Air et d'autres ont également renoncé. Cependant, Qatar Airways maintient ce service luxueux, avec une nouvelle cabine annoncée par son PDG Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. La Première classe demeure un marché d'ultra-niche nécessitant d'importants investissements.

☕ Nespresso opens its first Paris coffee shop, ‘Café,’ on July 18, in the historic Hôtel des Ambassadeurs in Le Marais. This XVII-century listed building at 47 rue Vieille du Temple features designs by AD100 designer Rudy Guénaire. Nespresso plans to launch ‘La Maison Nespresso’ in the autumn, offering unique and inspiring experiences.

🏨 Korner, launched in 2023, aims to expand in five French cities—Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, and Toulouse—by 2025. The group plans to operate over 40 hotels in five years with a focus on 3-star urban hotels featuring 20-35 rooms and fully digitalized customer experiences. Co-founder Cécile Rosset highlights their decentralized management and commitment to customer experience. Prices range from €90 to €300 per night.

🏉 La Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) et The Originals Hotels forge a partnership starting in the 2025-2026 season for three seasons. The Originals Hotels becomes the first hotel group to officially support and host professional men's handball. The partnership includes a special hotel offer for all clubs in the Liqui Moly StarLigue and ProLigue, highlighting the shared values of authenticity and community between the 32 handball clubs and over 300 independent French hotels.

📱 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Grubhub to enhance guest and employee experiences across nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels. Guests can use a QR code to access Grubhub's services through an app, enjoying a six-month free Grubhub+ subscription. This includes free delivery on eligible orders, reduced service fees, and 5% credit on takeout. Charmaine Taylor, SVP at Wyndham, highlights the stress-free convenience for travelers and staff, supported by Rob DelaCruz, VP.

🌡 Simple methods can help cool your home during a heatwave. Suspend wet sheets in front of windows or place ice in front of fans to lower temperatures. Unplug unused chargers and switch to LED lights to reduce indoor heat. Wear light, natural fiber clothing, and use indoor plants like Ficus or Aloe Vera to improve air quality. Stay hydrated and cool with lukewarm showers and ice foot baths. Check on neighbors and pets, ensuring everyone's well-being.