Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🏡 Host Hotels & Resorts acquired full ownership of the 234-room 1 Hotel Central Park for approximately $265 million in cash. The property is expected to rank among the host's top 10 assets based on estimated full-year 2024 outcomes, with a predicted RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) of $545, a total RevPAR of $735, and an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) per key over $100,000. Opened in 2015, the LEED Certified 1 Hotel Central Park is a luxury sustainable hotel with 234 keys, including 25 suites and a recently added 5-key penthouse. Host Hotels & Resorts also plans a $680 million full-ownership acquisition of the 450-room Ritz-Carlton O’ahu Turtle Bay.

🍕 Fulgurances, with two locations in Paris, has expanded to Cannes, offering a unique culinary experience focusing on seasonal dishes, biodynamic wines, and featuring young chefs in residence. This kitchen club, led by partners Jeff, Charles, and Cassandre, is set apart from the glitz of the city, celebrating authenticity and emerging talent. Simon Auscher, creator of Tannat and Anna in Paris, released his "Ceci est une Newsletter food" in 2022 and the book "Twist" with Hachette Cuisine in 2023, while championing eco-responsible principles through his involvement with the Ecotable label.

🍳 Louis Privat implemented a profit-sharing scheme at Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne 30 years ago, benefitting its 220 employees with a nearly 20% salary increase. Olivia Gautier, managing a small team at Les Orangeries in Lussac-les-Châteaux, applies Lean Management to optimize processes and promote a collaborative work environment. Mickaël Couturier, at Altéora Futuroscope in Vienne, emphasizes training, offering 2-3 days per year to each employee, and implements a unique coffee grounds recycling program, which contributes to a sense of team pride and helps in recruitment.

🌿 Emilia Konert, co-fondatrice and CEO of Cultifutura, collaborates with EHL Hospitality Business School's 1893 restaurant. Founded in late 2019 by Konert, Samuel Peabody, and Markus, Cultifutura pioneers vertical farming technology for local, sustainable food supply. CultEvo, their flagship product, is aesthetically designed and technologically advanced, featuring LED lights, a water-efficient irrigation system, and a mobile app for simplified cultivation. More than 50 plant species are offered in cultivation kits, with educational programs extending to schools. Key to EHL's chefs, the technology enables fresh, on-site ingredient growth, enhancing culinary creations and sustainability. The collaboration began after discussions with EHL faculty and the positive introduction of EHL's 1893 restaurant to Cultifutura's technologies. Future developments include a modular product launch allowing customizable plant growth setups. Cultifutura's long-term vision is to integrate with high gastronomy and education, also expanding into residential markets with smaller, affordable units.

🌿 Nathalie Aiken runs "Les Jardins de Simone", a chemical-free organic farm in Normandy. The farm produces over 300 varieties of vegetables, mini-vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers, catering to Michelin-starred restaurants. It also offers on-site made preserves and veloutés, emphasizing a local circular economy, and continually innovating for gourmet clients. Products are available in Normandy and Paris regions. Contact: 06 24 75 48 24.

🏖 Equinox Resort Treyam by Equinox Hotels to offer unparalleled hospitality in NEOM, a luxury hospitality region. The resort, designed as a 450-meter long bridge-like structure, floats 40 meters above a serene lagoon. This partnership aims to redefine sustainable luxury hospitality with innovative and immersive experiences. The focus is on high-performance lifestyle and active living, furthering NEOM's commitment to extraordinary hospitality and innovation.

💰 La Villa de la Croix, a 19th-century villa in Villechétif, partnered with Console SecretBox to streamline gift boxes and voucher management. Console SecretBox provided an intuitive e-commerce platform, a smooth purchase journey, group payment options, and an eco-friendly server hosting solution. The result: increased cash flow, simplified team operations, and enhanced customer experience without commission fees.

🏨 Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the MENAT region, appoints Rory Coote as Corporate Director of Learning & Development. In July, Rotana opened the Palma Bay Rotana Resort in New Alamein, Egypt, adding 700 rooms and bringing their total keys in Egypt to 702. Rory Coote, a Queen Mary University of London alumnus (B.A. 2009), will focus on the Duroob program, fostering local talent recruitment and supporting the Women in Leadership initiative. He'll also revamp Rotana's custom training programs, including TAROT and LEAD, for accelerated talent development and leadership skill enhancement.

🌟 MOB HOTEL opens a new 4-star venue in Cannes, featuring 43 refurbished suites. Aimed at cultural exchange, the hotel emphasizes minimal intervention, ecological engagement, and social innovation, with a strong focus on existing materials and artisanal approaches to furniture. Nestled amidst lush gardens near the scenic village of Cannet, MOB HOTEL Cannes integrates luxury with sustainability, redefining the 4-star hotel standards by prioritizing minimal environmental impact and local integration.

📢 Camille Laratte, with a background in Marketing (IUT 'Dut TC' 2003, ISCOM 'Master' 2005) and experience at Mars and 10 years at Accor, joins OKKO HOTELS as Marketing and Communication Director and becomes part of the Executive Committee. She aims to enhance OKKO's brand and positioning in the market through strategic projects, including rebranding and creating new brands, emphasizing responsible hospitality. Nina Molling Califano was promoted in September 2023 to Director of Operations and Business Development at Swiss Deluxe Hotels.