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🏡 Accor expanded in 2024 by opening 293 hotels and resorts, adding 50,000 rooms to its network, now over 5,680 hotels and 850,000 rooms, plus 1,381 projects (233,000 rooms). Significant growth occurred in the Middle East, Asia, and Pacific (MEAPAC), with 60% of 2025 openings planned there. Sustainable development is key, with 58% of projects involving conversions of existing hotels. Consumers prioritize travel, with 75% valuing vacations over other expenses, driving trends like "gig tripping" and "bleisure.

🍷 During the XXIII edition of Trophée CDRE France 2025, 10 students were tasked to innovate the wine tourism experience of a 40-room, 4-star hotel near Bordeaux. Over several months, they developed concepts incorporating slow tourism, wellness, and immersive experiences, along with economic and social considerations. These projects included pricing strategies, dining options, retail spaces, and economic models, while also focusing on staff inclusion and sector realities. The event was held thanks to the hospitality of the Lycée Polyvalent d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme de Gascogne in Talence and the support of key partners.

🏨 DET partnered with travel tech leader Amadeus to create a city-wide ecosystem for rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions in Dubai. The strategic agreement aims to boost Dubai's status as a top innovation hub in tourism, enhancing the visitor experience and supporting the emirate's tourism ecosystem, which saw a record 18.72 million international visitors in 2024. Issam Kazim (CEO of DET) and Maher Koubaa (EVP of Travel at Amadeus, General Manager EMEA) signed the deal contributing to Dubai's Economic Agenda, D33.

🍴 Chef Yannick Alléno and sushi master Yasunari Okazaki's L'Abysse Monte-Carlo awarded two Michelin stars just eight months after opening. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal storytelling through sushi, with a commitment to local and responsible fishing, including the ikejime method to preserve fish quality. This accolade confirms L'Abysse Monte-Carlo as a must-visit destination, offering a comprehensive experience from cuisine to decor. It's now the first two-starred Japanese restaurant in Monte-Carlo, located in the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo.

🍴 The Michelin Guide France 2025 features 2 new three-star restaurants, 9 new two-star, and 57 new one-star establishments, totaling 654 starred tables, including 31 three-star, 81 two-star, and 542 one-star. The Etoile Verte MICHELIN selection now has over 100 restaurants, with 10 new additions. The ceremony held at Metz Congrès Robert Schuman in Moselle celebrated the guide’s 125th anniversary.

🍰 On March 31, the Michelin Guide awarded its first star to L'Inattendu restaurant in Kervignac, Morbihan. Chef Yann Maget, crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2023, led the team to this achievement just one year after taking charge. Pastry Chef Annabelle Lévêque received the "Passion Dessert" prize for exceptional talent. Maget has an impressive career, having worked with culinary greats and at San Francisco's triple-starred Quince before joining L'Inattendu.

💾 L'Hôtel des Artistes augments its revenue to €797,108 in nine months with an initial investment of €6,000, reducing OTA commissions by €17,675 through direct bookings. Andréa Salet from DoYield led the website redesign for the Parisian hotel, achieving a 5.35% conversion rate, a significant increase from the industry average of 2-3%. This transformation demonstrates the profitability and scalability of modern websites for the hospitality sector.

🏠 Real estate professionals must adapt to market changes, economic instability, evolving client expectations, and rapid digitalization by establishing an effective real estate marketing strategy. Today's sellers are highly connected and attentive to online reputation, local visibility, and the offered experience. They compare and analyze agencies' online presence before contact. A strong marketing strategy in real estate involves leveraging digital tools like SEO, client reviews, social media, and digital tools to stay competitive and sign more property sale mandates. Real estate agencies can maximize visibility and attract mandates by showcasing their digital footprint and online client testimonials, enhancing their competitive edge.