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e.tulliez

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Within, student residence: “If we had to do it again, we would go bigger”

🏢 Charles Paiement highlights the stark contrast in student housing markets between Montreal and English Canada. With Montreal's 1.5–2 million residents and 250,000 students, a shortage persists, needing 60,000 more beds. Future plans include 597 rooms near Montreal and 120 downtown. International student numbers are impacted by geopolitical issues, yet American student interest grows. Their hospitality-like model, with services such as a 24/7 concierge, focuses on premium experiences over basic offerings.
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Summer 2025 review: A generally sluggish market, but marked regional contrasts

🏨 Over the first seven weeks of summer 2025, hotel activity in France fell by 9.2% compared to 2024. Paris saw declines, while Nice and Cannes grew by +6% and +20% over two years. Coastal and mountain regions saw positive growth, +5% and +7.5% respectively. Visitor numbers increased by 1.2 points, but spending was controlled. Rural and southern destinations gained popularity. The Tour de France positively impacted Lille, Normandy, and Brittany, with RevPAR increasing by +8.5% and +10%.
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European hotel performance in July 2025: The rules of the game are changing

🏖️ In July 2025, Eurostat noted a rise in bookings via seasonal rental platforms, continuing from 2024. European hotels faced a 2.3% decline in RevPAR compared to July 2024, with a notable 5.4% drop in the economy segment due to a 4% decrease in average daily rates. Spain's RevPAR grew by 3.3%, while Greece led with a 15.4% increase, despite occupancy challenges. Italy and Portugal saw declines, with Italy's RevPAR dropping by 5.4%.
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June 2025: where is the growth for the hospitality industry?

📈 Europe, June 2025: RevPAR increased by 1.4%, with occupancy up 0.5 points, though average prices dropped by 0.8%. Eurozone inflation stood at 2%. Germany saw a 20.3% decline in RevPAR from June 2024, partly due to absence of Euro 2024 tournament impact; German RevPAR is down 1.2% year-to-date. The UK experienced a 0.8% RevPAR decrease, with ADR down 3.4% from June 2024. Hotel performance in southern Europe is also slowing.
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35 years of evolution and success for B&B HOTELS

🏨 1990, Brittany: B&B HOTELS emerges, founded by the Branelec family. Challenging industry giants like Accor, they open their first locations in Saint-Malo and Brest. With €10 billion invested, the brand expands nationally and internationally. 2005 sees a pivotal takeover fueling growth. B&B HOTELS thrives with a focus on simple yet quality offerings, echoing IKEA and McDonald's models. Leadership like Fabrice Collet underscores the group's commitment to quality and independence.
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PVCP Group: stronger focus on sustainable growth and operational strength

📈 Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs reported a slight revenue drop of 0.9% to €802.1 million in H1 2024/2025 due to a shift in school holidays. Adjusted EBITDA was -€40.3 million, but they aim for over €180 million for the year. Customer satisfaction rose across brands, with improvements of up to 6 points. The group plans to expand with six new sites in Spain and Andorra by 2025 and will open its first Scandinavian resort in Denmark on June 20, 2025.
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Federico Gonzalez Tejera, a serial business transformer

📅 Federico González Tejera will speak at the Hospitality Operator Forum on June 12 at the InterContinental Paris le Grand. With a background in economics and a Master's in finance, he worked for Procter & Gamble and Disneyland Paris before transforming NH Hotel Group and Radisson Hospitality. Under Jin Jiang International, Radisson doubled its size, and in 2023, he leads the Louvre Hotels Group. His leadership is about people, innovation, and cultural adaptability.
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