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🎤 Beyoncé, February 2023, Paris and London: Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter Tour" prompted a frenzy when announced, with Paris concerts selling out in hours, adding a third date. Searches for Paris flights surged by 51% during concert dates; Americans made up 20% of the demand. Paris tickets range from €88 to €280, significantly cheaper than up to $3,000 in the US. Airbnb reported a 75% increase in Paris searches, mainly by Americans.

💻 The Property Management System (PMS) is a digital tool that efficiently manages hotel operations such as reception, restaurant services, maintenance, employee management, and administration. It centralizes information, enhancing reservation processes. Integrating systems like Revenue Management and Point of Sale boosts occupancy and cross-selling. With the PMS, staff scheduling, performance tracking, and payroll are streamlined. In France, hospitality turnover can reach 50%. The PMS improves client satisfaction through personalized services and strategic decision-making.

📈 Groupe Logis Hôtels, summer 2025: reports a 17% revenue increase from July 5 to September 1. July shows a 20% revenue rise over last year, while August sees a 14% increase. Average spending is up 12%. France attracts more international tourists, with visitor increases from Switzerland (+37%), Germany (+26%), the UK (+15%), and Belgium (+14%). Domestic French tourism is also up by 22%. Logis Hôtels excels in the premium segment, expanding its Demeures & Châteaux brand.

📍 Honotel a ajouté un nouvel hôtel à Bordeaux après une rénovation de deux ans, étoffant son réseau à 52 hôtels. Ce développement fait partie de son sixième investissement via les fonds Cap Hospitality IV et V. Dirigé par Hélène Gauthier, Honotel cible les hôtels 3 et 4 étoiles, priorisant durabilité et performance. L'expansion en Europe inclut des acquisitions récentes à Arcachon, Anvers, et Marseille, suivant une stratégie de création de valeur sur des marchés touristiques clés.

📈 En 2023, en France, une enquête menée par Aggreko auprès de 59 maîtres d'œuvre révèle que 67% des projets de centres de données subissent des retards à cause des conditions météorologiques extrêmes. Un quart de ces projets a connu des pénalités financières. Le secteur doit multiplier par 2,5 ses projets en développement pour répondre à la demande d'ici fin 2025, selon Savills. Les précipitations et inondations sont des risques majeurs évoqués.

📱 In 2023, Gen Z sparked a digital detox trend by using flip phones. In France, 41% of millennials feel they can't fully relax on vacation due to screens. Meanwhile, 74% of 18-24-year-olds regularly use AI. In the UK, 38% of consumers seek digital detoxes, and 17% want hotels without Wi-Fi. Contrastingly, 74% desire AI-driven services, with the smart hospitality market projected to grow from $13.6 billion to $49.9 billion by 2027.

📱 Gen Z embraces digital detox with flip phones in 2023, sparking reflection on tech's role. In France, 41% of millennials suffer digital fatigue on vacations, while 74% of 18–24-year-olds use AI regularly. UK trends reveal 38% seek digital detox, and 32% of luxury travelers prioritize disconnection. Conversely, 74% expect AI-driven services, boosting smart hospitality from $13.6 billion to $49.9 billion by 2027. Balancing tech and disconnection becomes crucial for hotels, with Medialog offering tailored solutions.

🗺 30-31 October 2025, Paris: Over 60 global leaders and innovators will gather for the 2025 edition of the "A World for Travel" forum. This key event addresses climate, technology, and societal challenges in the travel sector. Discussed topics include human resources, sustainable tourism, climate change, AI, crisis leadership, luxury's future, and cultural diversity. Registrations are open until 31 July 2025. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of sustainable travel.

🏨 Honotel acquires a 1930s telephone exchange in Bordeaux's Victoires district for conversion into a hotel spanning over 1,760 m². This marks Honotel's 6th investment via Cap Hospitality IV and V funds, bringing its portfolio to 52 properties across France and Europe. The hotel's opening is in two years, following renovations. Honotel's strategy focuses on repositioning high-potential assets, creating vibrant spaces, offering tailored hotel management, and committing to sustainability.

📈 Septeo Hospitality expanded in 2023 after acquiring Sequoiasoft, which previously acquired e-axess and Qualitelis. The enlarged division, led by Philippe Guimard, now employs over 400 people in France and Spain, offering six major software solutions. Misterbooking, created by David Glineur around 20 years ago and used by over 1,800 establishments, has joined Septeo, which now manages 4,000 hotels in Europe. Septeo aims to provide a comprehensive technology suite for the hospitality sector.