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Club Med aims to almost double its customer base by 2035

Club Med will continue its upscale strategy and create around forty new resorts by 2035, the CEO had already stated in early April during a press conference. © Photo credit: THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP

The Club Med group aims to increase its customer base from 1.4 million to 2.6 million by opening new resorts in the next decade.

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Tourism: Boosted by the weather, skiing has recovered but remains cautious

Skiers on chairlifts. - S. Rusanov/TASS/Sipa USA/SIPA

With abundant, even exceptional, snowfall in some high-altitude areas and plenty of sunshine, most French mountain ranges attracted skiers. This temporarily allayed concerns related to global warming.

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Travel: Despite the rise of AI, French people still prioritize human expertise

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While travelers are increasingly using AI, they still rely on human intelligence for their decisions, according to a study conducted by YouGov for Evaneos.

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The Passman Group accelerates its European expansion with the strategic acquisition of Hotel Technology Management (HTM) in the United Kingdom

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The Passman Group, a European leader in the design and deployment of connected solutions for public-facing establishments (hospitality, healthcare, residences, armed forces, retail, etc.), today announces the acquisition of Hotel Technology Management (HTM), a key player in the British market.

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Mexico's President calls for increased security at tourist sites

Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum – Photo Eneas De Troya / Flickr

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday called for tighter controls to prevent firearms from being brought into tourist sites, the day after a shooting that killed a Canadian tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids, just weeks before the start of the soccer World Cup.

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Sublime Samana Hotel: Gastronomy, Family, and New Offerings

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Sublime Samana is developing a comprehensive experiential offering in the Dominican Republic for 2026, blending gastronomy, family, and wellness.

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