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🌈 Mandarin Oriental, in collaboration with Pantone, unveils the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Celadon Green. This color marks a new brand phase, blending heritage with a contemporary vision. Inspired by ancient celadon ceramics, it reflects serenity and elegance, embodying the group's commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable hospitality. Developed with the Pantone Color Institute™, it serves as a unifying visual identity across all establishments, reinforcing Mandarin Oriental's essence of timeless elegance.

📚 Explorer the Charentes offers a variety of family-friendly experiences, including La Rochelle's towers, Angoulême's Comic Strip Museum, and the Zoo of La Palmyre. The Comic Strip Museum showcases science fiction comics until November 16, 2025, featuring 150 authors in a 400 m² space. The "Signed Bretécher" exhibition, honoring Claire Bretécher, runs until March 8, 2026, showcasing over 200 works. These events highlight cultural and artistic contributions to the comic art world.

🏝️ Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives, introduces new immersive experiences, blending culinary and intimate celebrations. The resort launches "Teppanyaki Live Cooking", a theatrical dining event offering three menu options: meat, seafood, or a combination, turning meals into performances. Another highlight, "Voyage of Vibes", features a sunset cruise with live DJ music, merging rhythm with scenic beauty. These activities redefine island living, providing guests memorable and interactive stays.

✈️ Expliseat, founded in 2011, secured €36 million, marking its largest funding round, to boost North American market growth. Led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation and Bpifrance, participation included Supernova Invest, Swen Capital, and historical investors. The ultralight aircraft seat maker, with 100+ patents, reduces CO2 emissions by 6% per passenger. It aims to expand its 32,000-seat annual production and €50 million order book. A new commercial hub in Montreal supports its strategic expansion.

🌍 La présentation du 19 juin dévoile l'impact économique et le bilan carbone de l'Armada Rouen 2023. Cet événement a attiré 5 millions de visiteurs en 10 jours, générant 97,5 millions d’euros pour la Seine-Maritime. Les dépenses incluent 63,5 M€ des visiteurs, 14,8 M€ en culture et commerce, 6,7 M€ en hébergement, et 6,9 M€ en dépenses de l’Armada. La prochaine édition est prévue du 17 au 27 juin 2027.

🏖 Cet été 2025, Miléade prévoit 430,000 nuitées, séduisant 200,000 vacanciers français avec ses offres tout compris. Le chiffre d'affaires devrait croître de 5%, en ligne avec les tendances précédentes. Les séjours en bord de mer représentent 72% des réservations, la Méditerranée étant la destination favorite. Les destinations de Roquebrune-sur-Argens affichent un taux de remplissage de 83.4%. Les séjours en montagne et à la campagne comptent pour 16% et 11% respectivement.

🏨 BWH Hotels acquires 15,000 new hotel keys, reinforcing its position as the second-largest independent soft branding company globally. The expansion includes WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, with a focus on all-inclusive, cultural, and wellness experiences. In the first half of 2025, BWH expands strategically worldwide. The goal is to reach 5,000 hotels. In the Middle East, BWH aims for 70 properties by 2027, including WorldHotels King Road in Jeddah and Best Western Premier Riyadh.

💵 Mews is chosen by hotels globally for PMS, POS, and payment management with significant benefits. Automatic F&B charge transfers prevent revenue loss. Personalized offers boost revenue using a unique customer profile. Simplified orders increase F&B sales. Unified financial reports save time. Supplier management is streamlined with a single contact. Real-time data connection eliminates manual tasks. Mobile ordering enhances staff productivity. Multifunctional terminals ensure service efficiency. Card tokenization simplifies payments. Digital tipping increases revenue by 5.7%, adding €3 per bill.

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🚢 From June 20-30, 2025, Sotheby’s will auction a luxury Mediterranean cruise titled "Masterpieces & the Mediterranean". The journey, from October 17-24, 2025, will take two passengers from Rome to Barcelona via Livorno, Portofino, Saint-Tropez, and Palma de Mallorca on the Ritz-Carlton yacht, Luminara. Highlights include stays in the Owner’s Suite, personalized services, gourmet dining, wine tasting, and a wellness menu by The Ritz-Carlton Spa®.