Fusion & Acquisition

📈 GL events has announced a significant change in its shareholding: Atream and CARAC acquired stakes in Polygone and GL events SA. This includes 56,000 Polygone shares (5.3% of capital) and 449,742 GL events shares (1.5% of capital). The strategic long-term partnership grants Confluence a board seat in both entities. Olivier Ginon retains full control over GL events. This aligns with the strategic importance of the MICE sector.

🚀 EOS-X acquires Space Perspective without disclosing the transaction amount. April 2023: Space Perspective faced eviction from a Florida airport due to unpaid rent. The acquisition aims to resolve Space Perspective's debts via liquidation. EOS-X and Space Perspective will continue operations independently. Negotiations are underway at Kennedy Space Center for future operations. CEO Kemel Kharbachi highlights the potential to advance human space tourism.

💻 AnyCreek acquires Origin in July 2025 to lead the AI-powered outdoor software sector in the U.S., aiming to become the top SaaS for outdoor activities. The combined reach spans 50 states, supporting over 1 million guided hours for thousands of professionals. Both services continue independently for now, enhancing operations, marketing, insurance, payroll, and growth potential for small businesses. Origin expands AnyCreek's offerings beyond fishing and hunting, targeting a wider, international market.

📈 GL events, a global events leader, reports €889M revenue for H1 2025, up 8.3% (9.5% constant), with 51% from international markets. EBITDA rises 20% to €139M, margin at 15.7%, and net income increases 33% to €52M. The Exhibitions segment grows 52%, Venues 23%, while Live falls 8% due to a strong 2024 Olympic comparison. GL events secures Stade de France concession from August 5, 2025, with two concerts planned. Net debt remains stable at €518M, targeting 5% growth.

📈 Le 26 juin, Revenue Analytics, basée à Atlanta, a acquis Climber, un éditeur RMS portugais de Lisbonne. Climber domine le marché brésilien des hôtels indépendants et chaînes régionales. Growth strategy: Revenue Analytics, avec plus de 10,000 hôtels, prévoit un bureau au Portugal. Climber RMS optimise tarifs hôteliers via l'IA. La croissance annuelle de Climber est de 30%. Décisions tarifaires automatiques et CMS analysent 40 villes. Climber s'adresse aux marchés portugais et brésilien.

✈ Flexjet has raised $800 million from a consortium led by L Catterton, affiliated with LVMH, alongside KSL Capital Partners and J. Safra Group. The aim is to enhance the luxury private aviation experience with innovative customer service. Kenn Ricci, Flexjet's President, highlights the partnership's potential for consumer insights and brand strategies. Plans include upgrading private terminals, expanding cabin crew academies, modernizing the fleet, and forming lifestyle partnerships with Riva Yachts and Bentley Motors.

📅 Net Managers 2025, Summer Edition, featured discussions with industry leaders like Magali Colleu (Head of Sales Leisure), Bastien Crochet (VP Sales & Marketing, Orchestra), and Charlotte Marcus (DG, Aerticket France). Key topics included the potential for the travel industry to unify and embrace AI, highlighting the evolving landscape of travel sales and marketing strategies.

🖥 Bpifrance experts Jonathan Cassaigne and Charlotte Przybylski discuss AI's impact on startups, particularly in the travel sector, as of 2025. A recent AI-focused event gathered 55 leaders, highlighting the challenges of integrating AI beyond personal use. Notably, a Japanese robot hotel failed due to inefficiency. Despite open-data initiatives and AI's value, data management remains a barrier. Base 44 was acquired for $80 million by Wix in six months, illustrating AI startups' rapid growth potential.

☕ Starbucks, Seattle, 26 juin 2025, a élu deux nouvelles membres au conseil d’administration : Dr Dambisa Moyo, économiste renommée de Versaca Investments, et Marissa Mayer, ex-PDG de Yahoo! et fondatrice de Sunshine AI. Prise de fonction : 25 juin 2025. Ces nominations visent à renforcer la stratégie « Retour à Starbucks » avec une expertise en économie mondiale, technologie et transformation stratégique.

🛍 BNP Paribas REIM and QC Spa of Wonders announced a strategic partnership centered around the Spa Property Fund (SPAPF). This partnership aims to strengthen BNP Paribas REIM's position in the hotel and wellness sectors in Europe, managing nearly €1 billion in assets. QC Spa of Wonders, operating 12 spas and hotels in Italy, France, and the USA, plans four new openings in Italy. SPAPF aims to build a €300 million portfolio, with €120 million in assets currently.