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Loyalty programmes are not just about rewarding frequent stays with upgrades, free nights or even VIP experiences. They can also be used for good causes, by monetising these points and donating them to associations involved in social or environmental issues. Witness Accor's invitation to its loyal customers to support charities...

It would be hard to find a hotel better placed for business trips. Overlooking France's second-largest business district, the Pullman Lyon, which opened its doors on 27 November, looks down on La Part-Dieu station. Housed in the To-Lyon tower, a 170-metre skyscraper designed by Dominique Perrault which...

The Mercure Tokyo Haneda Airport has just opened its doors, becoming the first international chain hotel close to the runways of Haneda airport, the departure point for many domestic flights and increasingly for international routes due to its greater proximity to the centre of the Japanese capital....

Accor is nurturing its relationships with decision-makers in the MICE segment. The French group is now a partner of Uniceo (United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers), presented as the only international not-for-profit association bringing together decision-makers in charge of events representing major companies and associations on an international scale. Within this network of...

The first and the last (to date). Philippe Starck was at the genesis of the Mondrian brand, creating its first establishment in Los Angeles in 1997. The world-famous design star is back with a new creation, the Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes. Expected to open in mid-November in the lively Chartrons district, this...

A new Grand Mercure in Bangkok and the debut of the Handwritten Collection in Thailand for Accor, for example, and the arrival of new brands in South-East Asia for Radisson: the Far East remains fertile ground for the major hotel groups. "From mid-range to luxury to lifestyle, Asia offers a wide range of...

With views over the Congo River from its lounge bar, contemporary design and a technological accent with digital room keys, the Novotel Kinshasa La Gombe has everything it takes to become one of the leading destinations in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recently opened, this 115-room hotel...

The Rugby World Cup today, the Olympic Games tomorrow: will these major events have an impact on business travel, given that passenger numbers and fares are higher during these periods? Saskia Gentil - We're in the middle of a bidding period. And during the period of the Olympic Games, we...

After analysing business travel trends in its Business of Travel 2023 report, presented this summer, Accor is now devoting a lengthy study to the future of meetings and events. According to Sophie Hulgard, the Group's Managing Director of Sales, citing forecasts from Statista, "the future looks bright...

The Domaine de la Reine Margot is set in a relatively rare natural environment so close to Paris. It is almost entirely green, yet with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower just a few leagues away as the crow flies. Located in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, just a five-minute walk from the metro station and almost as close by car to...

There are areas where it's better to get along than compete. The future of the planet is certainly one of them. Already members of the Sustainability Hotel Alliance, five of the world's largest groups have decided to go one step further by joining forces to accelerate the shift towards...

Like a return to the origins. The Pullman Singapore Hill Street, which has just opened its doors in the heart of the City-State, plunges its guests into the world of the sleeping cars created in the 19th century by George Pullman. A journey into the past organised in a contemporary way. As soon as they arrive, they will be greeted by Pullman Porters, as well as a...

With its fiftieth hotel just opened and almost as many more to come by 2030, the Novotel brand has been present in China since 1984, with its first establishment in Beijing, and is continuing to expand in this key market. "Over the last few years, we have seen a real surge in the development of Novotel establishments," said Gary...

A rooftop with a view of Hollywood Hill and the Los Angeles skyline: since 2015, fans of Mama Shelter hotels have already had a pretty spot to stay in L.A., the only one currently in the United States. In a few years' time, in 2026, they will have a new opportunity to live in the Californian metropolis in a Mama Shelter...

From British prestige to New England chic, Raffles bridges the gap between the shores of the Atlantic and between eras. The former War Office in London has been transformed into a luxury hotel, and a new eco-designed building in the heart of Boston: the brand is unveiling two flagship addresses in September. In...

After Rome, Barcelona, Brussels and Berlin in recent years, The Hoxton is continuing its tour of major European cities by adding a second hotel in Amsterdam. Already established on Herengracht, in the Negen Straatjes district, nine typical, lively alleyways in the heart of the city, the brand has just set up in the docklands district...

Pullman has discovered a new country - South Africa - with its Triangle House in Cape Town. One of the city's tallest skyscrapers, this cruciform tower dominates its historic centre from the top of its 104 metres, while offering business travellers an ideal base from which to...

Peninsula vs Raffles: a promising battle between these two legends of the luxury hotel industry. This September, London will be the scene of a battle for the best opening of the year in the British capital. The two brands have traditionally competed in terms of excellence and VIP services, but one thing is certain...

"Before meeting you on the pitch, I'm delighted to welcome you to the station throughout the Rugby World Cup France 2023": professionals travelling through France will be surprised to hear the voice of Antoine Dupont guiding them during their journeys. Throughout the competition, the captain of the French rugby...

New and more new in Sydney's west. A fast-growing area, whose development is supported by the Australian government and the state of New South Wales, which are putting billions on the table to make this suburb a growth area. On the agenda: new transport infrastructure, new buildings, new...