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[UPDATE] The MGallery Collection expands with the Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz

🏨 Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz MGallery Collection opened in July 2025 on the Basque Coast, offering 149 rooms, including 8 suites, and a Cinq Mondes spa. The interior, designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, integrates Basque elements. Features include a revamped rooftop terrace, a restaurant by Chef Éric Frechon, and new fitness and surf facilities. Previously Radisson Blu, it now joins Accor's MGallery, promising unique local experiences and community support initiatives.
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HOFiction 2025: “By bringing meaning, we succeed in attracting different profiles”

📈 Emmanuelle Tulliez, Cécile Rosset Piettri, and Sophie Donabedian discussed the Hospitality Operator Fiction. They emphasized listening to students and involving them in environmental and societal issues. Key points include making issues visible and understandable, involving customers and communities, and emphasizing action through simple, concrete steps. Visibility and initial steps are crucial for CSR transformation. Nicolas Dayot highlighted employer branding challenges, especially in smaller campsites.
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Tour de France 2025: Rouen hotels in the running for the yellow jersey?

🏄 Rouen, July 8, 2025: The Tour de France's fourth stage ended in Rouen, generating excitement and an 86.5% hotel occupancy rate, up 14.9 points from the previous year. This surge contrasts with expectations that Caen would benefit more. Jean-Marc Deverre and Delphine Crocq highlight the event's significant visibility and economic impact for Rouen, especially with beautiful regional images broadcasted. The bustling crowds and fully booked hotels indicate a thriving local economy.
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Stéphane Maquaire succeeds Henri Giscard d’Estaing as Chairman of Club Med

📄 Stéphane Maquaire takes over as Chairman of Club Med following Henri Giscard d'Estaing's departure after 22 years. Fosun, Club Med's owner, confirmed Maquaire's appointment, indicating a strategic shift. Maquaire's career spans retail and real estate, including leading Carrefour in Brazil until July 2025. His appointment aims to enhance operational control and long-term strategy in the evolving hotel industry. The change comes amid tensions and a focus on adapting to post-pandemic challenges.
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The MGallery Collection expands with the Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz

🏨 Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz MGallery Collection opens in Biarritz, featuring 149 rooms, including 8 suites and 20 family rooms. Designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, the hotel showcases Basque-inspired interiors. Amenities include a Cinq Mondes spa and a restaurant by Chef Éric Frechon. Highlights include a panoramic roof terrace and local cultural experiences. The hotel supports Basque NGOs like La Maison Goxa Leku, offering wellness programs for cancer patients.
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Tour de France 2025: Lille hotels in the saddle to perform

🏁 2025 Tour de France set off outside France for the first time since 2022, starting in the Nord region. Lille's hotels saw record occupancy, reaching 78.9%, an increase of 21.7 points from the previous year. On July 3, over 42,000 spectators attended the team parade, with hotel occupancy peaking at 87.9%, and further rising to 90.9% on July 4. These figures highlight the Tour's significant impact on regional tourism and hospitality.
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