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🛒 Accenture's 2025 Holiday Survey reveals that 76% of shoppers feel overwhelmed by too many choices. During the holiday season, 77% plan to use AI for shopping, compared to 46% on Black Friday. AI is increasingly popular, with 66% using it recently, up from 39% last year. Among "power users," over 50% of year-end purchases will involve AI. In travel, 88% are open to AI planning, and 60% would let AI entirely plan their trip.

📈 Alloextra offers a recruitment platform specializing in hospitality. Data is hosted by PlanetHoster and secured via HTTPS. GDPR compliance and France's "Informatique et Libertés" law guide data handling. Users manage their data and receive email alerts. Tools like Google Analytics measure site traffic. Managed by Dorian Touly, data inquiries can be directed to the Data Protection Officer at Alloextra, based in Barcelona, via email or mail.

🍽 Chantel Dartnall, an acclaimed chef originally from Pretoria, South Africa, moved to Torcé near Rennes, France, in a nod to her Breton ancestry. With a history dating back to Huguenots in 1688, this relocation is a homecoming. At 26, she opened Mosaic in Pretoria, leading it for 15 years and earning accolades like La Liste 2017-2019. In May, Dartnall inaugurated a new Mosaic in France, bringing her all-female South African team with her.

🛫 Uber introduces reservation kiosks at LaGuardia Terminal C, enabling rides without a smartphone, targeting international travelers. HBX Group and Mastercard launch a virtual B2B payment program in Europe, the UK, and the US, expanding to Asia-Pacific in early 2026. Omio partners with Direct Ferries, integrating 2,000 ferry routes. TicketingHub unveils Message Communication Protocol for chatbot reservations. Tripism launches AI-powered "Smart Itinerary" for business travel personalization.

🍴 11 décembre 2025, le ministre des PME annonce une réforme du label "fait maison" et du titre de Maître Restaurateur. À la clôture des Assises de la restauration, ce projet vise plus de transparence et sécurité. En 2013, 95% des clients préféraient un label "fait maison". Actuellement, 92% des restaurateurs affirment proposer des plats faits maison, mais seulement 50% affichent cette mention, jugée complexe par 32% d’entre eux. Le GHR soutient cette réforme.

🛩 Airbus, on December 11, 2025, in Toulouse, completed a phase of the fello’fly project involving Air France, Delta, French bee, and Virgin Atlantic. Eight tests were conducted over the North Atlantic between September and October 2025. The aim is to save fuel by coordinating flight paths to mimic migrating geese, potentially cutting fuel usage by up to 5% on long-haul flights. This process relies on precise timing and coordination between aircraft.

💻 Tech For Industry Show debuts on June 23-24, 2026, at Paris Expo. The event targets Industry 4.0 technologies, driven by a Genius Board of industry leaders including Olivier Nollent (SAP France) and Flavien Parrel (Accenture Industry X). Highlights include 20 strategic conferences, 10 guided tours, a VIP networking area, and awards recognizing innovation. The fair focuses on sectors like defense, aerospace, and automotive, emphasizing key themes like AI, smart robotics, and sustainability.

🐕 2025, France: 34% of French travelers plan vacations around their dogs, with "pet-friendly" as the third most-used search filter on Booking.com. Nearly 50% choose destinations based on dog accommodation, and 58% avoid places that don't allow pets. Dog-friendly accommodations can boost revenue by up to 15% via dedicated fees and repeat visits. However, transparency about pet policies is crucial to avoid negative reviews and ensure a positive experience for "pet parents.

🏨 CBRE released its first European Hotels Destination Index on December 11, 2025, ranking 66 markets. London leads with a score 25% higher than others, followed by Paris. Southern Europe hosts nearly half of the top 30, with Madrid and Barcelona's visitor volumes 20-30% above average. Notably, Majorca surpasses Paris in market size. International arrivals and overnight stays drive 70-80% of index performance, reflecting the strong investor interest linked to tourism vitality.