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🏗️ Kam Tsui, a deaf and mute bellhop at The Peninsula Hong Kong for ten years, embarked on a journey to all 12 Peninsula Hotels worldwide, as part of their global brand campaign "Peninsula Perspectives" launched in January 2023. The campaign highlights the staff's personal journeys and the cities where the hotels are located. Kam experienced cultural activities like traditional Filipino dance, tai-chi in Beijing, cricket in London, baseball in Chicago, and felt the vibrations of Thai gongs in Bangkok. His story, featured in a voice-over-free film, emphasizes sensory exploration and inclusiveness.

📈 L'analyse de données en hôtellerie guide les décisions pour optimiser les opérations, améliorer l'expérience client et renforcer la fidélité à la marque. Utilisée pour analyser le comportement et les préférences des clients, la data permet de personnaliser l'offre, cibler le marketing, détecter les fraudes, analyser les avis, prévoir la maintenance, optimiser l'approvisionnement, pratiquer le revenue management, faire des prévisions et gérer le service F&B. L'objectif est d'augmenter la rentabilité et l'efficacité de l'hôtel, tout en offrant des expériences client personnalisées pour accroître la fidélisation.

🏨 In France, there are 16,850 hotels with 652,000 rooms, accounting for 26.9% of the commercial accommodation capacity in 2021. The hotel industry employs 170,191 people and generated €10,438 million in revenue in 2020. The hotel classification includes 4,168 unranked, 361 one-star, 3,504 two-star, 6,105 three-star, 2,272 four-star, and 440 five-star establishments. Hotels are defined under the French General Tax Code and Tourism Code, with provisions effective from December 31, 2023.

🏖️ Mid-summer tourist activity in France: Domestic visitors still lag behind 2023, while international clientele maintains. Economic impact of foreign visitors up by 9%. Flights from China and Japan increase by 38% and 12%, respectively; declines from Australia (-26%) and South Korea (-24%). Paris occupancy drops 13 points in June, nationwide overnight stays down by 8% in June, 13% from July 6-18. Olympic period to boost arrivals by 10%, with hotel occupancy 20 points higher than in 2023. Seasonal rentals for late August up 28%, hotel bookings nearly match 2023. August flight arrivals to increase 8%, with significant jumps from the UK (+11%), Germany (+26%), Netherlands (+24%), Japan (+28%), China (+58%), and USA (+22%).

✈️ Travelport's study reveals that in the aviation sector, flight offer choices increased from 500 to 10,000 between 2010 and 2024, causing travelers to go from viewing an average of 38 sites before booking in 2013 to 277 pages in 2024. A significant 56% find the choices more complex, and 58% feel overwhelmed. The trend of Direct To Consumer (DTC) has been prevalent, with airlines and hotels encouraging direct bookings over OTAs. Despite the abundance of choices, 42% of travelers don't find offers personalized to their needs. The growing preference for direct booking is linked to a perception of better protection in case of changes or cancellations, which 50% of air travelers consider crucial.

🏠 Capelongue, a celebrated boutique-hotel located in one of Provence's most beautiful villages, won 1st Prize at the Hôtel & Lodge Awards 2024. Previously owned by Michelin-starred chef Édouard Loubet, the hotel transitioned in 2022 to Beaumier's portfolio. The 57-room hotel boasts a hameau-like spirit with direct views of Bonnieux. Beaumier, led by CEO Éric Darde, aimed to create a 'vacation village' offering authentic Provençal experiences, featuring local art and a Biologique Recherche spa.

📢 The article's main focus is on "Le surtourisme à l'été 2024: défis et solutions". However, no specific factual data about challenges, solutions, dates, locations, or statistics regarding overtourism in the summer of 2024 is provided in the excerpt. Key information such as who is involved, why overtourism is an issue, or how it will be addressed is also missing. The content primarily consists of webpage navigation and structure, lacking any substantive details on the topic.

🏙 Nine Virgin Limited Edition properties, including Mont Rochelle, Necker Island, The Lodge, Ulusaba, Mahali Mzuri, Son Bunyola Hotel & Villas, The Branson Beach Estate, Kasbah Tamadot, and Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp, join Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection. This expansion strengthens the strategic partnership between Virgin Hotels Collection and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, aiming to offer ultra-luxurious Virgin experiences to more travelers worldwide. The upcoming Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch will also be part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

📖 Antoine Woerlé, MOF maître d’hôtel, coordinated the comprehensive operational manual "La Restauration et l’hôtellerie de référence," published by Éditions BPI, covering all aspects of hospitality and catering. The 832-page book, priced at €59, is slated for release on September 5. A special pre-order price of €47 is available until August 31 on editions-bpi.fr. The manual is designed for both students and professionals, covering topics from hygiene and room service to marketing and billing.

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