Hotel news that should not be missed this week! (02.09.21)

COVID-19 aid: What support this fall for hoteliers?

Hoteliers feared the end of certain aids and in particular the disappearance of the solidarity fund coming to an end on August 31, with Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire announcing the end of “whatever the cost” while promising to do “tailor-made” things. The verdict was in on Monday 30 August and the new provisions relating to “COVID” aid are now known. While the most affected sectors, including the hotel and restaurant industry, will continue to be supported in the coming months, the modalities will change. Read the article

CCI Paris Ile-de-France 2021 edition: annual business tourism study and infographics

Activity close to zero in the first half of 2021 but prospects for recovery.
The salons in Île-de-France were not authorized to be held in a “physical” version between January and mid-June 2021. Only six took place during the second half of June, following the announcement of a gradual resumption of events. While this signal bodes well for the autumn fairs, activity was however almost non-existent during the first half of the year. The economic impact of the health crisis is therefore already considerable for 2021.

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Startups: what are the investment trends in travel and mobility?

The Lufthansa Innovation Center and TNMT have published a white paper on the investment trends of travel and mobility startups. It reveals that the number of startups as well as investments increased from 2020 to 2021. Which ones benefit the most? Read the article

Health pass and business trips: what to do if the employee does not have one and other questions...

When is a health pass necessary for a business trip? What about seminars? What can a company do if an employee does not have a health pass when a mission entrusted to him requires it? A small point on a big issue. Read the article

Summer review: “In Marseille, tourism professionals are smiling”

Better than 2020... but still not at the level of 2019: tourist activity in Marseille still enjoyed a good season according to data just published by the OT. Read the article

Get Together Hospitality - It's back to school!

The entire HDB Solutions team is pleased to open the season with a back-to-school meeting on Wednesday September 8, 2021 in Paris to bring together all partners in the hotel industry. Read the article