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More tourists and fewer seasonal workers: The great summer paradox

🏖 The French tourism industry faces a severe shortage of seasonal workers, with 63,000 positions unfilled in 2025 according to the Minister Delegate for Tourism. This issue affects hospitality sectors like restaurants and accommodation, which constitute 35% and 26% of seasonal jobs, respectively. Major tourist regions, including Occitania, report recruitment difficulties, exacerbated by a 40,000-worker shortfall in 2024. This challenge impacts various accommodations, including campsites, highlighting a persistent national workforce issue.

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Dorint Hotels announces its return to Vienna with the opening of Dorint Hotel Weitblick

🏨 Dorint Hotelgroup is launching a significant project in Vienna, Austria, marking its return after nearly two decades. The 35-storey Dorint Hotel Weitblick, located in the “Viertel Zwei” district, will offer 298 rooms, including 28 long-stay options. Scheduled for 2028, it features sustainable architecture with zero-CO2 energy. Positioned between Messe Wien and Ernst-Happel-Stadion, this expansion strengthens Dorint's presence in the DACH region, complementing existing hotels in Salzburg and Kitzbühel.

Four Seasons expands to Seville

🏨 Four Seasons is set to open its third hotel in Spain by the end of 2027, investing over €80 million in Seville's historic Generali building on Plaza Nueva. The transformation project will offer 60 rooms and suites, culinary venues, meeting spaces, and wellness services. Originally built in the 1940s, the hotel aims to boost Seville's status as a luxury destination, enhancing the local economy through tourism and job creation.

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Club Med unveils a new resort in the Italian Alps

🏖 Club Med and REAM SGR are developing a bi-seasonal resort in San Sicario Alto, Piedmont. The resort provides access to Vialattea's 400 km of ski slopes, creating over 500 jobs. This expansion aligns with Club Med's strategy to strengthen its Alpine presence, complementing its 14 existing Alpine destinations. The resort will offer year-round activities for families, with a focus on relaxation and adventure, contributing significantly to the local economy.

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Hilton strongly expands its presence in Türkiye

🏨 Hilton is expanding in Türkiye, adding eight new properties in 2023, including diverse locations such as Istanbul, Izmir, Edirne, and Mersin. Notable openings: Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia (36 rooms, late 2025), Palazzo Donizetti in Istanbul (79 rooms, autumn 2025), and Hotel Konak Izmir (92 rooms, July 2026). The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus is undergoing an $80 million renovation. These expansions highlight Hilton's strategic focus on both urban centers and emerging destinations.

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Mama Shelter makes its Swiss debut

🏨 Mama Shelter Zurich, the group's 19th hotel, opens in Switzerland’s Oerlikon district, offering a fusion of hotel and living space. Inspired by Swiss culture and landscapes, the interior features warm materials and bright colors. The hotel includes versatile spaces for work and leisure, from 16 to 260 square meters. Dining highlights include Mama's Restaurant with wood-fired pizzas and Mama's Garden rooftop. This opening follows Mama Shelter Dubai and precedes Toulon and a Paris location.

HOF 2025: “When attacking a market, always aim for the upscale segment”

🏨 Alban Ruggiero, with a catering background, founded JOST to innovate in the stagnant budget hotel sector in France. Recognizing a market opportunity, he focused on creating a hybrid budget hotel brand targeting business travelers, backpackers, and families. The brand aims to generate year-round revenue and positions itself as a premium offering, competing against brands like JO&JOE. The strategy leverages structured and quality accommodations in a market lacking homogeneous hotel chains.

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Hospitality Awards Legacy : 25 years of innovation and excellence – Tech

💻 Winner 2024: Korner Management System optimizes hotel operations, allowing decentralized yet cohesive management, enhancing local responsiveness and maintaining standards. Finalist 2024: Radisson Operations powered by hotelkit, launched in 2023, centralizes operations at 220+ Radisson properties worldwide, improving communication and task management. Candidate 2024: Accor's Carbon Scope 3 measures carbon emissions using AI, promoting decarbonization in hospitality. These innovations enhance efficiency, cost-reduction, and sustainability in the hotel industry.

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Lifestyle: When breaking the codes becomes the new norm

🏨 Lifestyle hospitality offers experiences tailored to travelers' lifestyles, especially for younger generations who demand a better customer journey. Cédric Gobilliard, CEO of Southern Europe at Ennismore, highlighted this trend at the 2022 Hospitality Operator Forum. Food and Beverage (F&B) are crucial, accounting for over 60% of revenue. Coach Omnium reports 45% of clients desire more differentiation, signaling a shift from standardized to personalized experiences.

HOF 2025: ” The Group had to evolve because our customers asked us to change “

🏖 Belambra, originally VVF, began in 1959 focusing on holiday clubs for the emerging middle class. The brand officially emerged in 2008. In 2021, following a challenging period, the company initiated a transformation due to customer demands. Starting March 2021, management directly engaged with 20 customers to understand satisfaction metrics, learning more from satisfied patrons. The process highlighted crucial insights for improving customer experience.

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