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📅 La fenêtre de réservation, clé du chiffre d’affaires hôtelier, mesure l'intervalle entre la réservation et le séjour. Exemple : une réservation le 1er février pour le 1er juin donne une fenêtre de 4 mois. Pour Ferragosto (mi-août), elle est de 60 jours. Analyser cette donnée et le pickup (chambres vendues) pour ajuster les tarifs dynamiquement. Utilisez des PMS comme Zak pour calculer et exploiter ces données stratégiques, en ciblant les campagnes promotionnelles selon la demande et les canaux de vente.

🍳 Brunch at Nice Pam Hôtel, located near Place Garibaldi in the Riquier district, is served from Wednesday to Sunday. Two brunch options: à la carte (prices €3.50-€13.50) and custom (€30, includes a buffet and two selected dishes). Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 6:30-14:30, Sunday until 15:30. The hotel features 102 rooms on 5 floors, 4 accessible rooms, and hosts events Thursday-Saturday. 4-star experience inspired by California's vibe.

👑 Pharrell Williams showcased Louis Vuitton's men's fall-winter 2026-2027 collection on January 20, 2026, at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The event featured a zen garden setting with a minimalist "DROPHAUS" tiny house design, created in collaboration with Japanese studio Not A Hotel. The collection blends timeless elegance with innovative materials like thermo-adaptive fabrics and technical silks, echoing a retro-futuristic style with utilitarian elements in earth tones, underlining luxury's evolving role.

🏨 Le Groupe Barrière détient une vingtaine d'hôtels de luxe et une trentaine de casinos, avec plus de 150 restaurants, formant des "resorts" complets. Présent à Deauville, La Baule et Cannes, il associe luxe et héritage cinématographique. Le Barrière Les Neiges à Courchevel, à 1 850 m d’altitude, illustre leur niche luxueuse. Le plan "Planète Barrière" engage la réduction énergétique et la préservation environnementale, renforçant sa crédibilité auprès des clients et investisseurs.

📈 Excelia Business School and Charentes Tourisme launched a research partnership on January 19 to create the "Touriscore" indicator. This initiative aims to measure balanced tourism beyond economic indicators. The project, tested in Charente and Charente-Maritime, uses a scientifically validated algorithm and stakeholder dialogue to evaluate sustainable tourism impacts. The objective is to assess tourism's effects on local communities, visitors, operators, and the environment, ensuring a balanced and sustainable tourism model.

🗺️ Paris, 15 janvier 2026, KAYAK's "What the Future" report reveals 2026 travel trends. AI rises as a travel guide, with 34% trusting AI over friends. 84% prefer hidden destinations over crowded spots like Cork and Shenzhen. Wellness and slow travel surge, with TikTok content up 150% and 330%, respectively. Nanocations gain traction, 62% planning short trips. 93% of Gen Z and millennials travel for events. Payment flexibility impacts 24% of Gen Z and 25% of millennials.

🏖️ Frédéric Martin founded Aquadis in 1996, focusing on small-scale campsites near lakes and rivers in central France. By 2026, this acquisition will push the network to over 200 sites. Huttopia, aiming to consolidate the nature-focused camping sector, operates internationally with brands like Huttopia (150 sites on 10 hectares, 50% bare) and Onlycamp (100 sites on 3 hectares, 90% bare). Michel Durieux leads their international expansion, supporting ecotourism's growth in urban and rural areas.

💰 En 2025, plus de 1,300 hôtels, restaurants, et établissements de loisirs en France ont généré 167 millions d'euros via les ventes de coffrets cadeaux. Les restaurants Michelin ont réalisé près de 92 millions d'euros de chiffre d'affaires. Les achats de coffrets cadeaux se font principalement sur ordinateur (59%) et mobile (39%). La période de Noël représente 37% des ventes annuelles. Le retour sur investissement atteint jusqu'à 537 € pour 1 € dans la restauration étoilée.

🚀 Sabre Corporation partners with BizTrip AI, announcing a minority investment. By Q2 2026, they will launch business travel assistants powered by AI. Solutions will use Sabre’s APIs, MCP server, and SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace alongside BizTrip AI’s proprietary "Travel LLM." These aim to automate travel policies, serving TMCs, airlines, and hotels. BizTrip AI's products are available for enterprise pilots now, with general availability expected by Q2 2026. Sabre's investment underscores commitment to AI-driven innovation.

💻 Valmorel, 16 January 2026: Valérie Boned, President of Entreprises du Voyage, discussed AI adoption in travel, highlighting both potential and challenges. A 2024 survey of 130 respondents showed AI's uptake is uneven, driven by governance and cultural factors. AI aids productivity in B2B and engages consumers in B2C. Costs and cybersecurity are key concerns—AI's risk perception jumped to 2nd place this year. Boned emphasizes trust, costs, and training to integrate AI effectively.