Hotel residences: A more refined offering
Despite the crisis, which has resulted in the failure of several operators, the market for urban residences continues to be a success story. The product is particularly well suited to the new needs of businesses.
Asia: 2010, the return of the tigers
Hard hit by the crisis in 2009, Asian air transport is now back on the growth track, supported by demand from the economic giants of China, India and Indonesia. With airlines paying particular attention to passenger service.
Campanile discovers design
Because of the crisis, and unable to undertake the rapid renovation of its 143 Campanile hotels, the Louvre Hotels group has decided to renovate all the restaurant areas of its three-star chain in 2010.
Lufthansa continues to target Africa
The Lufthansa group is pulling out all the stops in Africa thanks to Swiss and Brussels Airlines, which offer a strong network across the continent.
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Air France has introduced a new service concept on its Europe and Mediterranean routes. Its aircraft now offer two distinct products: a Voyageur cabin and a Premium class for passengers who want greater booking flexibility and more comfortable services.
Hôtel Royal - Evian
Rankings : The five-star trail
Since its launch, France's fifth star has been shining in front of more and more hotels in Paris and the provinces. They range from independent establishments to chain brands with an international focus on the very top end of the market. But some are reluctant to claim this distinction.
Cabin: Premium Economy steps out of line
Premium Economy classes are becoming more and more common in airline cabins, offering a new alternative between a business class that is considered a little too expensive in times of crisis and an economy product that is considered too basic by business travellers.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
A certain boldness under the wood panelling: the bar at the Plaza Athénée hotel, with its bright counter and original cocktails, has quickly become a kind of classic in contemporary Paris.
Éric Boonstoppel, General Manager of Fouquet's Barrière
"The other trend is cutting-edge technology."
Lecoq-Gadby, a 100 % eco-friendly hotel in Rennes
Environmental concerns are increasingly important to customers. Véronique Brégeon has made this the main theme of the extension project for her Lecoq-Gadby hotel, a well-known address in Rennes since it opened in 1993.
Even more comfort for Korean Air
Trend: Boutique hotels revisit their concept
Strategy: Radisson Blu sets its sights on Africa
Ukraine: IHG continues its breakthrough in the east
W Hotels reveals its room of the future
Premium Economy is popular
Whether it's called Economy Plus or Premium Economy, the intermediate class between Business and Basic Economy is distinguished by a seat that offers more space - around one metre, compared with 82 cm for traditional Economy.
Environment: a breath of fresh air
Against the backdrop of an acute economic crisis, many observers feel that environmental issues in the airline industry are taking a back seat.
