New profiles at EXTENDAM
The leading European hotel private equity firm is once again expanding its team with the appointment of Verena Kuhn as Head of Legal Affairs.
Anna Cohen has been promoted from Investment Manager to Partner.
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Come and test Ahooga bikes in the first Parisian shop dedicated to the brand
On May, 14th, the young Belgian brand opened the doors of its first 100 % Ahooga Parisian boutique at 96 boulevard Beaumarchais. Parisians can now discover, test and buy the whole range of these very light, foldable and electric bikes, with such a trendy look.
See you on May, 29th for the official opening of the shop! The team has a special programme in store for you with artistic performances by Philomène Le Lay, an exhibition, a demonstration and a test ride of Ahooga bikes!
[BONI.D] Climbing as a means of social and professional inclusion with Amassa Climb
Reinsertion through climbing thanks to human, ethical and ecological values that this sport activity conveys, these are the missions that the Occitan association Amassa Climb has set to itself. Founded by Mathilde Becerra, double French champion of difficulty climbing, the association demonstrates how climbing allows us to gain self-confidence, to overcome our fears and preconceived ideas about our own bodies and how it compels us to trust each others. Thanks to a combination of unique indoor and outdoor activities, the association supports life projects and personal and professional development. A tonic idea that we applaud at Les Grandes Idées !
EXTENDAM acquires 3 new budget hotels and confirms its core strategy
EXTENDAM has acquired the premises and business of the ibis Paris Porte de Versailles Mairie d’Issy, the ibis Gap and the Citadines City Grenoble Centre hotels. These are three fine operations that confirm EXTENDAM’s market position on this type of hotels proving its resilience in times of health crisis.
Read the article by Sophie Da Costa for Cf News Immo & Infra
Hotels: in spite of the crisis, the big sell-off of hotels is not happening
Many investors are seeking to acquire hotels, but very few are for sale, despite the fact that rooms have been empty for a year. The value of the properties has fallen only slightly.
Read the interview of Jean-Marc Palhon, president of EXTENDAM in this in-depth report by Clément Guillou for Le Monde on the hotel market in this period of health crisis.
Les Grandes Idées supports Mouvement Impact France in its media relations strategy
Facing health, social and ecological emergencies, entrepreneurs and business leaders committing to an economy with impact have joined forces within Mouvement Impact France to accelerate the already-in-motion change in the economic and entrepreneurial model. Leading lobbying network for economic players with a social and ecological impact, Mouvement Impact France represents today more than 3,000 sustainable companies. Each of these companies are concretely committed to preserving ecological and social capital of humanity. Les Grandes Idées is more than happy to support the movement in its media relations.
The 1st report by La Fabrique du Tourisme for sustainable tourism is released
“A real collective game has been set up within La Fabrique du Tourisme to make progress together on sustainable tourism ground“, Franck Gervais, La Fabrique du Tourisme’s 1st session ambassador.
In October 2020, tourism professionals, sustainable development experts, students and solidarity entrepreneurs met for the first working session of La Fabrique du Tourisme, aiming to think concretely about tomorrow’s tourism and to accelerate the sector’s transition to sustainability and CSR. Proposing 11 concrete mesures declined in 9 practical sheets, this first report gives the keys of understanding on the evolution of a sector in major mutation. It was recently introduced in partnership with Smart Impact TV program (B Smart).
Les Grandes Idées supports Ahooga for the opening of its first dedicated shop in Paris
Electric bikes can play a key role for speeding cities in their ecological transformation. It is the strong belief of the Brussels trio behind Ahooga. That is why the brand has developed the hybrid concept of electric folding bikes to democratize bicycles use by removing technical constraints of a standard bicycle. Les Grandes Idées is happy to collaborate with the young company and to support its development in France.
Hotels: moderate but steady growth before a stronger rebound expected in May
In a context that remains tense, March was the month of hotel reopenings and steadily occupancy rates increasing in Europe. Indeed, European opening rate is close to 80%. Although recording a more moderate increase, France maintained its position as European leader with 34% occupancy. Global vaccination campaigns’ progress should reinforce these trends before a rebound we hope more significant at the end of May thanks to the recovery plan for the restaurant industry.
Find the complete results of EXTENDAM Barometer published on April 16th, 2021, in partnership with Business Immo.
Players of the Greater Paris’ new face are in Traits Urbains magazine
In March/April issue, Traits Urbains devotes a dossier to the 89 projects that are shaping the new face of the Greater Paris. Among them, Les Lumières Pleyel stands as a major project. It is signed by a group of 7 architects: Snohetta, Maud Caubet, Ateliers 2/3/4, Baumschlager Eberle, Chaix & Morel, Moreau Kusunoki and Mars Architects. Deployed by Sogelym Dixence, this ambitious project mixes offices, housing, culture, nature, sport and an ingenious bridge-building that will allow to cross the railway tracks.
A dossier by Antoine Torre to be found in the Traits Urbains issue dedicated to resilient cities