Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

💸 Jan Grossman was promoted to COO at B&B Hotels Deutschland after a 2-year role as Head of Human Resources for Central & Northern Europe. Maximilian Abele joins the company to oversee branding, marketing, and communication with a 13-member team, reporting to Frank Seedorff, the Chief Commercial Officer since January 2025. Abele's previous experience includes a VP role at Lindner Hotel Group and positions at me and all hotels, Tomorrowland, Pentahotels, and 1. FSV Mainz 05. His hiring aligns with B&B Hotels' growth strategy in Europe.

🏨 AccorInvest has completed the transformation of Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre last year and is now repositioning Pullman Madrid Feria. Franck Bermond, Director of construction at AccorInvest, mentioned that Spain, with 36 hotels including 13 in Madrid, is an important market for the company. Before COVID, they had already repositioned a Novotel into a Novotel and ibis Styles. IFEMA, Spain's largest convention and exhibition center, is located near two AccorInvest hotels in Madrid, which are the only ones accessible on foot from the center.

🌎 Bob W Stadiou, the third establishment of Bob W in Athens, strengthens the group's European presence with over 5,000 operational units continent-wide. Located in the heart of Athens, near the main shopping district, Ermou Street, it is undergoing a complete renovation for premium, tech-forward, sustainable apartments offering a local immersive experience. The building at 54 Stadiou Street will feature eco-friendly solutions, with an opening scheduled for this winter, powered entirely by renewable electricity.

🌏 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, its first zero-carbon brand hotel, designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. The 142-room hotel features contemporary design, a mini-gym, landscaped gardens, flexible meeting spaces, and 12 electric vehicle charging points. Located in Exeter, England, 5 minutes from the Exeter Airport, it aligns with the UK Green Building Council's Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework. The on-site restaurant, ISCA, focuses on locally sourced ingredients.

🎯 TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911), a diversified global supplier, acquired European NFC authentication pioneer Selinko, known for its unique technology adopted by over 45 prestigious brands in luxury, spirits, and lifestyle sectors. This strategic move aligns with TOPPAN's digital transformation strategy, leveraging 120+ years of secure printing expertise. The acquisition creates technological synergies by integrating Selinko's sophisticated authentication platform with TOPPAN's advanced NFC and RFID tag technologies.

🏠 Adrien Feltz and Alexia Courtois reveal Domaine les Terres Bleues, set to open in May 2025 in the Vallée des Lacs, Vosges. Designed by architect Gérald Klauss and built by Decobois, the estate features two luxurious chalets on a one-hectare domain, each with a private 50m2 south-facing terrace, jacuzzi, wood fireplace, island bathtub, sensory shower, and king-size bed. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool (May-Oct), sauna, source water bath, massages, yoga, meditation, and outdoor activities. Located near Gérardmer, the estate is 45 minutes from Colmar, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and local collaborations. For inquiries: 560 Rte du Valtin, 88400 Xonrupt-Longemer, www.domaine-lesterresbleues.com, www.instagram.com/domaine_les_terres_bleues/, Camille Dupuy PR - 06 58 89 05 10 - cd@camilledupuypr.com.

🏨 Frédéric Picard, former General Manager of Glion Institute of Higher Education, joins International Finance Corporation (IFC) as Senior Industry Specialist. IFC, part of World Bank Group since 1956 with 185 member countries, focuses on private sector. Picard will advise on hotel development projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, French-speaking Africa, and Eastern Europe, enhancing regional hospitality industries and economic growth.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group partners with Manchester City for a 401-room hotel, The Medlock, set to open late 2026. Located near Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, the UK's largest indoor arena, it will cater to music and sports fans, and visitors exploring Manchester. The Medlock will feature luxury and standard rooms, including a penthouse suite, dining options, a rooftop walk, a museum experience, and commercial office spaces. It aims to meet the high demand for large corporate and MICE facilities in rapidly growing Manchester. The Medlock will join Radisson's global portfolio of 1,520 hotels.

🏖️ TUI Group expands with its 500th hotel project, TUI Magic Life Agadir, aiming to grow its portfolio from 433 to 600 hotels. The all-inclusive resort in Agadir, Morocco, features 427 rooms, three restaurants, four bars, three pools, and a range of activities, benefiting from over 300 sunny days a year. The project emphasizes sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly technologies like photovoltaic systems, heat transfer devices, and a water purification station, with strong support from the Moroccan government.

📣 Nathalie Delattre, minister in charge of Tourism, revitalized the "Destination pour tous" label during the Interministerial Committee on Disability on March 6, 2025, to promote inclusive tourism. The label, led by France's DGE in collaboration with SGCIH and DIA, rewards territories since 2012 for their commitment to inclusivity, offering accessible infrastructure, care services, and adapted tourism for all types of disabilities.