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🏦 Minor Hotels, a Thailand-based hotel group, will manage the tallest skyscraper in Brisbane's $3.6 billion Queens Wharf project starting early 2025. Queens Wharf Residences, a 64-story tower, is the fastest-selling development in Queensland. The management deal with Minor Hotels, which operates over 550 hotels globally including 11 in Brisbane, signifies a strategic step towards making Brisbane a top-tier destination for tourism, leisure, and entertainment. The almost completed Queens Wharf Residences is expected to welcome its first residents in early 2025.

📖 Booking's rating system will change on January 1, 2025, affecting hotels' online perceptions. Informed in December 2024, hoteliers learned that recent reviews would carry more weight, with the specifics of this new calculation being opaque. Thomas Yung of My Hotel Reputation highlighted concerns about increased mental strain for hoteliers and the lack of transparency from Booking, which has a significant impact on the hospitality industry. The new system may not reflect potential improvements like data analysis by customer nationality or loyalty program benefits.

🏡 Les Domaines de Fontenille, with 11 properties in France, Spain, and Italy, have strategic minority investments from LVMH and Anaïs Ventures. Founders Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher focus on heritage preservation and eco-responsibility. Recent expansions include Domaine de Primard near Paris and Fontenille Menorca in Minorca. Upcoming projects: a hotel in Perros-Guirec (2025), and a five-star hotel in Aix-en-Provence (2026). Achieved Société à Mission status in 2023, they plan further acquisitions and environmentally-conscious renovations.

🏖 B&B HOME to open a new establishment in Courchevel in 11 days, with a transformation planned for spring and official inauguration on July 24, 2025, coinciding with the Tour de France's arrival. Following a first opening in Saint-Ouen, multiple establishments will launch in Île-de-France by year's end. The brand emphasizes extended stays, sustainability, and local integration, with plans to expand via franchises. B&B HOME's commitment to social and environmental responsibility includes eco-friendly designs, local collaborations, and energy and water conservation efforts.

🙋 DuoDay 2024 facilitated inclusion for people with disabilities by letting them explore new professions. Christelle, despite a diverse career and health issues, joined RESO 29 in Brest for this event. She learned about RESO's unique employment system in hospitality, guided by Émilie, a staff manager at RESO. The day emphasized the ongoing need for workplace inclusion beyond just one day, promoting continuous awareness and integration efforts. RESO 44 in Nantes also participated, providing insight into digital communication roles to a participant looking to shift career paths.

🏠 On December 3, 2024, Unic Stay (AbracadaRoom) and Cabinet Alliances reported a 30% increase in unique accommodations compared to 2022. The French quirky lodging sector reached a business volume of €430 million in 2023, marking a 65% rise from 2021. Available unique overnight stays in France for 2023 tallied at 1.2 million, up 46% from 2021.

🏠 In France, property owners must declare the intention to rent as a furnished tourist accommodation, submitting the Cerfa form n°14004*04 to the town hall. Primary residences cannot be rented out for more than 120 days per year. Second homes in cities over 200,000 inhabitants may require a change of use authorization. Income from rentals must be declared, with Micro-BIC suitable for incomes under €77,700, offering a 50% expense reduction. Revenues above €23,000 could classify you as a professional, requiring social security contributions. Rentals must comply with safety and hygiene standards, including smoke detectors mandatory since 2015. Local regulations vary, with major cities like Paris having additional requirements. Online rental platforms report income to tax authorities since 2020. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €50,000. Compliance ensures tenant trust and property value enhancement.

🏡 Les Domaines de Fontenille, pioneers in experiential hospitality since 2016, announced a minority investment by LVMH and Anaïs Ventures, alongside historical shareholders, to expand their presence in France and internationally, especially in Italy and Spain. This strategic move aims to create exceptional destinations that blend elegance, local roots, heritage, and eco-responsibility. Founded by Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, in just 8 years, they've become a reference in experiential hospitality, renowned for refined destinations deeply integrated with local territories and historic, architectural, and landscape heritage preservation.

🏨 LVMH invests in a hotel collection with 11 hotels, generating less than €50 million in revenue and accumulating about €80 million in debt. Fréderic Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, visionaries behind the project, now have a minority but significant shareholder LVMH and other partners like Anaïs Ventures, aiming to transform unique locations into destinations, enhancing the future stability and growth of the venture.

🏛 Montmartre, Paris 18ème, known for its unique charm, offers day use hotels ideal for rest, work, or relaxation with views of the Sacré-Cœur. Hôtel de la Butte provides Parisian elegance, fitness, and relaxation facilities. Hotel Joséphine by HappyCulture combines chic style with coworking spaces, close to vibrant restaurants and bars. Mama Shelter Paris features a trendy atmosphere, modern rooms, and an integrated entertainment space. Terrass" Hotel boasts luxury with panoramic views and a full spa. The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Maison Montmartre, offers modern, functional rooms with easy access to local attractions. These hotels provide romance, workspaces, fitness facilities, and enriching culinary experiences, ensuring an exceptional day visit in Montmartre.