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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.

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.

Adult only: Discriminatory trend or simple marketing argument?

🏖 In 2024, adult-only establishments made up just 3% of France's hospitality supply, a small number compared to 8% in Spain back in 2019. Out of 7,400 French campsites, only about 20 cater exclusively to adults. Popularized by increased demand, this trend has been accelerated by the pandemic, appealing particularly to couples and individuals seeking a child-free environment for relaxation. Notable locations include the La Château de Lacomté campsite, which transitioned to an adult-only space in 2009.

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Belmond strengthens its presence in Italy

🏠 Villa Beatrice, Portofino, built in 1913 by Gino Coppedè, reopens after restoration by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio under Belmond management. It features 5 luxurious suites with butler, chef, and yoga instructor services. Eco-friendly renovation used local materials. Offers stunning Gulf of Tigullio views, direct Mediterranean access, and activities like cruises and stargazing. Strengthens Belmond's Italian presence alongside properties in Splendido and Lake Como, acquired 2023.

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Are Pandox and Eiendomsspar Consortium to acquire Dalata Hotel Group?

💰 Pandox Ireland Tuck Limited (Bidco) will acquire Dalata Hotel Group for €6.45 per share, a total equity value of €1.4 billion, representing a 35.5% premium. The deal, involving Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS, requires Dalata shareholder approval and regulatory clearance, with completion expected in Q4 2025. Dalata's portfolio, managed by Scandic Group, enhances Pandox’s Northern Europe presence.

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HOFiction 2025: “AI and ESG are two fields that are totally beyond us”

📚 Ecole de Savignac, located 12 km from Périgueux, France, is a top hospitality and management school hosting 400 students in a village of 800. Cyril Lanrezac highlights their collaboration with Johanna Wagner, an expert in CSR, to launch a digital apprenticeship course on CSR. This 21-hour course, involving Solène Devys, targets a diverse hospitality sector, emphasizing eco-responsibility. The school fosters sustainable practices adaptable to businesses ranging from small SMEs to larger hotel portfolios.

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