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EXTENDAM expands its presence in Portugal by acquiring a majority stake in Hospes Infante Sagres Porto, the city’s first 5-star hotel, alongside Experimental Group.
Opened in 1951 in the historic centre, the property features 85 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, three meeting rooms and a terrace with a pool. Its reposition will be entrusted to Experimental Group, renowned for its lifestyle expertise.
As Matthieu de Lauzon, Partner at EXTENDAM, states:
“Infante Sagres is an iconic property that fits perfectly with our strategy: enhancing exceptional heritage assets with visionary operators such as Experimental Group.”
This operation adds to EXTENDAM’s existing investments in Portugal, including M.Ou.Co, Hilton Porto Gaia and Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade.
The Najac (Aveyron) district heating network has just received the Énergie Partagée Label, a highly demanding national distinction recognising the most virtuous renewable energy projects for territories.
The label evaluates projects according to five criteria: territorial impact, local dynamics, ethical and citizen finance, shared governance and ecology.
The project, led by the municipality and the EnerCOA cooperative, includes a wood-chip boiler supplying six public and four private buildings—reducing fossil fuel use and securing heating costs.
Supported by ADEME and assisted by SCIC BEL, the project fully meets the label’s criteria.
➡️ A new illustration of citizen energy serving local energy autonomy.
Every day, 1,000 bicycles are stolen in France, hindering the rise of soft mobility. Founded in 2021 by Paul Ravet and Octave Kleynjans, Velhome offers an innovative solution: a non-profit platform allowing cyclists to park securely at hosts’ homes.
🎯 Objective: restore cyclists’ confidence and build a network of safe, supportive and accessible parking spots.
🔧 How does it work?
Cyclists locate parking spots on an interactive map, and hosts offer space to accommodate bikes. Together, they contribute to the first national stolen bike database and strengthen collective safety.
🌍 Impact: more than 500 hosts across France, Belgium and Switzerland; an engaged community; and a collaborative model supporting sustainable mobility and urban solidarity.
👉 More than a parking solution, Velhome is a movement for more bike-friendly, human and sustainable cities.