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🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported a 5.0% increase in systemwide comparable hotel RevPAR for Q4 2024, and a 4.6% increase for the full year, compared to 2023. All-inclusive resorts saw a 2.9% RevPAR increase in Q4 and 4.4% for the year. Room growth was 7.8% in 2024. Net income (loss) was ($56 million) in Q4 and $1.296 billion for the year, with adjusted net income at $40 million in Q4 and $375 million for 2024. Diluted EPS was ($0.58) for Q4 and $12.65 for the year, with adjusted diluted EPS at $0.42 for Q4 and $3.66 for 2024. Adjusted EBITDA reached $255 million in Q4 and $1.096 billion for the year, with a portfolio of approximately 138,000 signed management or franchise rooms. Hyatt repurchased about 8 million shares for a total purchase price of $1.19 billion in 2024, returning $1.25 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

🏠 OMNIYAT launched OMNIYAT Bespoke, an ultra-luxury real estate line for UHNWI (Ultra High Net Worth Individuals) in Dubai. Introducing the Bespoke – Luna Sky Palace by ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, which spans 5,432 square meters, making it one of the world's largest and rarest residences. This concept allows owners to deeply personalize their living spaces to reflect their lifestyle aspirations.

🍴 From March 13 to April 3, 2025, Paris' Lutetia Hotel hosts a unique event: a residency by two Michelin-starred Chef Kazuyuki Tanaka from Racine in Reims, marking the first time a starred chef has taken residency at this iconic Left Bank hotel. Offering a vibrant, bold menu Monday to Friday, including three starters, three main courses, and a discovery menu, the experience features signature dishes at 145 euros each.

🏠 Monumental Porto, established as a luxury hotel for travelers since the 1920s, boasts 63 rooms and 13 suites with various color themes and unique features like mezzanine levels in some suites. The design includes highly structured spaces with bold carpets and white moldings, reflecting a contemporary interpretation of Porto's history. Founders Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec emphasize the project's "monumental" nature, blending neo-classical style with modern usage and aesthetics.

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🏨 Signum Hotels and Resorts partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to operate properties under the Wyndham Trademark Collection, targeting the Middle East. The collaboration aims to add 5,000 keys in five years, with a focus on the UAE market, while also expanding in India and the UK. This venture combines Wyndham's global reputation with Signum's operational expertise to enhance customer experience, offering unique property identities and supporting the region's tourism infrastructure growth, especially in the UAE, due to increasing international visitor numbers.

💎 At 34, Australian actress and director, also a mother, has been the Chanel No5 ambassador since 2018. She produced and starred in "Barbie," a Greta Gerwig film that was a box-office hit. Chanel No5, created in 1921, remains one of the top three best-selling perfumes globally. Chanel No5 is described as seductive, powerful, enigmatic, and abstract, reflecting a woman's desires and personality.

📱 TravMedia France to hold the first Passeports award ceremony on March 12, 2025, in Paris during the IMM. Eight categories will be celebrated, recognizing a range of travel media talents, from journalists to digital creators. An expert jury will ensure a selection process marked by excellence and impartiality. Submissions, open until March 2, 2025, must feature works published between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

🍻 Despite Dry January's growing popularity, alcohol stores see a +21.5% business volume increase and +31.2% activity volume hike. Wellness and fitness spending rise by +7.1% and +7.6% respectively. On social media, Dry January interest surges with TikTok searches up by +773% and Instagram by +613%. The trend significantly affects consumer behavior and economic activity across various sectors. The fintech SumUp analyzed transactions from January 2025, comparing them to the previous year to uncover these impacts.

🍽 Réseau E2C France and KFC France launched the "Carrières de la Restauration Rapide" specialized course on Tuesday, February 11, to facilitate employment access in fast food for those far from the job market, meeting sector needs. The course, tested by E2C Nord Franche-Comté and E2C Occitanie with local KFC restaurants in 2024, is now available nationwide. Fast food sector job offers increased by 35% from 2021 to 2023, with 70% of employers facing recruitment challenges. There are 50,000 job vacancies in 2023.