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In partnership with the Annie Famose Group, EXTENDAM acquires both the property and business of the Radisson Blu in Biarritz.

A unique hotel asset, the 4-star hotel is located in the city center and features 150 rooms, 2 restaurants, a rooftop pool, a spa, and 9 seminar rooms across a total area of 10,000 square meters. Over the coming years, the establishment will undergo extensive renovations to meet the new expectations of experiential lifestyle hospitality.

This marks EXTENDAM’s first venture with the Annie Famose Group.

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In partnership with its operating partner DG INVEST, EXTENDAM has added the Blue Sea Calas Marina Hotel in Benidorm, located in the province of Alicante, Spain, to its portfolio. As the owner of the property and business since June, the group plans to renovate the establishment and operate it under the ibis Styles brand.

The hotel is expected to reopen its doors in early 2025, with an additional 16 rooms. The 6,607-square-meter complex will feature a total of 134 refurbished rooms and a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, seminar rooms and game rooms.

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The former Little Palace has undergone a transformation to emerge as a 4-star hotel that combines the spirit of a guesthouse with that of a Parisian hotel. The refurbishment of the premises by EXTENDAM and the VICARTEM group, through its subsidiary Younight Hospitality, has elevated this new establishment, creating an environment conducive to imagination and relaxation.

Its name Solly refers to Salomon de Caus, a great traveler, engineer and architect, who has infused the entire establishment with a curious, creative and globally-minded spirit. The Solly restores the true meaning of hospitality, caring for the little things that make a big difference. The hotel is a true life facilitator, where time seems to stand still.

The Solly features 51 rooms spread across 4 categories (cozy, comfort, junior suite, suite) with orientations towards an interior courtyard or square. Some rooms have a furnished balcony and views of La Gaîté Lyrique and the rooftops of Paris.

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DesCodeuses is the story of Souad Boutegrabet, a woman from underprivileged neighborhoods, passionate about computer science. Due to the need for quick job integration and family financial responsibilities, she did not pursue a career in the digital field.

In 2017, Souad decided to create DesCodeuses, aiming to empower women from Priority Urban Zones (QPV) to seize opportunities in the digital sector, which initially appears unwelcoming to women. In fact, women make up less than 30% of technical professions, and a completely overlooked issue exists: the absence of women from priority neighborhoods, both urban and rural. To address this social problem, DesCodeuses developed a tailored program specifically targeting women from these neighborhoods, considering peripheral obstacles to accessing technical training and jobs. Through DesCodeuses, companies commit to bringing more diversity to their technical teams, adding value to their business.

DesCodeuses work to ensure that social background and gender are not obstacles to women’s ambitions. An initiative that is close to our hearts at Les Grandes Idées.

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Previously serving as Investment Manager, Cécile Leclerc has been promoted to the role of ESG Manager at EXTENDAM. In her new capacity, she will oversee the implementation of EXTENDAM’s ESG strategy at all levels, particularly within the investment processes.

Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, explains: “Cécile Leclerc will leverage her experience and expertise to uphold the ESG trajectory that EXTENDAM has set for its investment strategy and for the entire sector. EXTENDAM’s ESG strategy is built on five pillars, aiming at seven Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the United Nations: to contribute to shaping the cities of tomorrow, to promote sustainable asset management, to support the transition of European hoteliers, to be at the heart of the transition of the French tourism industry, and to generate sustainable and shared value”.

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Convinced of the need to change our lifestyles and consumption habits to protect the planet, Claire-Anne Coriat and Caroline Vivant spend hours searching for more responsible product alternatives for their daily lives. In 2020, they were joined by Jordi Brines to create The Kaba, an online guide and training platform that offers practical solutions for consuming in an eco-friendlier manner, adopting eco-friendly habits and protecting the planet.

The Kaba informs and guides consumers toward various eco-friendly solutions for their daily lives. It provides comparative sheets based on different themes, tutorials, and analyses. A valuable resource that Les Grandes Idées applauds!

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Closed since the onset of the Covid pandemic in 2020, the doors of the 3-star hotel will reopen in 2025. Hospitality capital investor EXTENDAM has teamed up with DG Invest, an operating partner, to acquire and transform the Blue Sea Calas Marina in Benidorm into an ibis Styles hotel. The 118-room hotel will undergo an extensive renovation and repositioning program to better cater to the needs of both foreign and domestic clientele, including tourists and professionals. The hotel is conveniently located in a city that is experiencing positive growth and development.

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In their quest to find a body-friendly and environmentally responsible deodorant, William Wauters and Lucie Mosnier launched Les Enfants Sauvages. Together, they aim to demonstrate that it is possible to produce a healthy and truly effective deodorant, thanks to a 100% natural, organic, vegan, and made in France formula.

The brand has implemented a zero-waste system with reusable and refillable glass bottles and refills! The concept is quite simple: you only need to make one online order for the roll-on bottle, and once it’s empty, refills are available for purchase. The return of the refills is free in packs of 10. After being collected, they are cleaned and made available for resale. This way, everything is reused and nothing is thrown away!

Congratulations on this fantastic BONI.D!

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The European hotel industry achieved historic performances in May, according to the Barometer conducted by EXTENDAM with the support of its partners. These results suggest an optimistic scenario for the summer period.

Vianney Lautrous, Head of Asset Management at EXTENDAM, explains: “In May, the hotel industry experienced a somewhat quiet first half, despite the public holidays, both in Paris and in the regions. Throughout France, the growth in occupancy rates remains moderate compared to last year, even though the post-Covid recovery had been very strong“.

Those who might have been disappointed by the slow growth in occupancy rates can take comfort in the continued growth of average prices, notes Vianney Lautrous, Head of Asset Management at EXTENDAM: “We still observe stratospheric average prices, to the point where one may wonder where the glass ceiling is, as in June, it is highly likely to be surpassed once again.”

Find the results of the European Hotel Barometer on Business Immo

Find the results of the European Hotel Barometer on Business Immo 

Last May, Maud Caubet Architects won the first prize in the Rethinking The Future competition in the Culture category with Les Sheds! A true heritage of the City of Pantin, the former Cartier-Bresson spinning mills have been rehabilitated, blending history, modernity, and landscape. The site now hosts two spaces: one dedicated to art, the other to early childhood, and serves as an exemplary model of architectural recomposition of existing structures.

Congratulations to Maud Caubet Architects for this achivement!