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Antoine Dubois: “My objective is to preserve this heritage while remaining in step with the times”

🏢 Antoine Dubois joins Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer as a key figure in Monaco’s largest employer. In 1863, this company created the Monte-Carlo district. Now, Dubois aims to boost growth in strategic segments by enhancing customer experiences. Leading sales, marketing, and revenue management, he prioritizes personalized luxury through service quality and digital tools. Reporting to the CEO and Deputy Chairman, Dubois emphasizes collaboration and innovation with his proactive team.
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Barrière: “Our goal is not to be ‘trendy’, but to create timeless experiences that will stand the test of time”

🍴 The Barrière Group, led by Grégory Rabuel, has 150+ restaurants and bars in 33 casinos and 20 hotels, including locations like Saint Barthélemy, Marrakesh, New York, and Switzerland. Over the past two years, they've invested in strategic repositioning. In summer 2025, they served 680,000 meals in July and August, marking an 8% increase from 2024 and a 12% rise from 2023, setting a historic record. Consistent quality is ensured by standardizing key dishes.
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‘The brand attracts institutional investors seeking structured and profitable projects’

🏨 By 2030, TRIBE aims to have 100 hotels in Europe, with 60 already open or in development. These hotels serve as hybrid spaces for sleeping, working, and socializing, featuring “Social Hubs” open all day. Located in prime areas like capital and cultural cities, TRIBE's flexible model includes new builds and conversions, supported by the Accor group for distribution and purchasing. Catering, emphasized through drinks and events, boosts both attraction and profitability.
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Hospitality brands: still a strong value proposition for investors

📈 In April 2024, Arnoud Vink joined Louvre Hotels Group as Chief Development Officer, aiming to accelerate growth and strengthen partnerships. Vink, with over 20 years of experience in international asset development and degrees from Delft University of Technology and HEC Paris, focuses on expanding the group's multi-brand portfolio globally. The Louvre Hotels Group plans to modernize its model to enhance appeal and value. Vink will discuss future milestones at the Hospitality Asset Forum.
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Here we are: Best Technological Operational Support Innovation

📈 Founded in 2019, Encore Mieux operates eight hotels in France, using the Nestor.OS system. Over 40,000 guests have experienced their Hotels with 52% direct bookings. By 2028, they plan 50 hotels and wider Nestor.OS availability. IHCL's I-LEAP, launched in September 2024, saved over 13,000 hours and impacted costs by ₹120–150 crore. Louvre Hotels' Booster launched in late 2023, with 92% satisfaction and 1,300 users. Marriott's ACU program saved 25,000 hours in two months. Radisson's Dream Machine launched in 2024 for innovative meetings.
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Why is hospitality asset so attractive for investors?

📈 In 2024, the hotel sector achieved the highest capital return among all real estate sectors with +2.2%. Béatrice Guedj, Director of Research & Innovation at Swiss Life Asset Managers France since 2018, is also the Scientific Director of a research chair with EDHEC-Risk Institute since 2021. This chair focuses on real estate investment solutions, particularly in the French SCPI market. Key discussions include geographic markets, investor dynamics, and diversification strategies.
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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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