France

Accor intends to take the ecological transition of its establishments one step further by finding a partner of choice to support it: ADEME. The hotel group has just signed a framework agreement with the public body under the aegis of the French Ministry for Ecological Transition. This is a "decisive step" for Brune Poirson, Director of Sustainable Development for the French group. With its...

With Holiday Inn for IHG, Ibis for Accor and Fairfield and Courtyard for Marriott. Hampton by Hilton is one of the most widely deployed hotel brands in the world. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in the best possible way, Hilton's budget brand has just passed the 3,000 mark...

Before turning to the latest news from the Best Western network in France, let's start with a review of the year 2023. Was the business clientele there? Olivier Cohn - Clearly. We saw a real willingness to travel on the part of both large groups and SMEs. Business customers were back last year, and they're back now.

It was intended to be a French response to the €49 monthly Deutschland Ticket launched by the German government to stimulate demand for trains and public transport. French President Emmanuel Macron and his then Transport Minister, Clément Beaune, had promised a discounted France Rail Pass in 2023. It...

The traffic figures for French airports in 2023 have been coming out one after the other since the beginning of February. Often through triumphant press releases, based on an upturn in traffic that continued last year. This is confirmed by the Union des Aéroports Français (UAF) in its annual report. Last year, the...

The landing of the Tribe brand at Milan Malpensa airport, the debut of Mercure in Albania, in Tirana, the Ibis brand which continues to spread its establishments in France, the United Kingdom and Romania: the Accor group continues to develop its portfolio of premium, mid-range and economy brands across Europe. All the more so since...

Adagio recently presented excellent results for 2023, with occupancy close to 80%. What are you expecting in 2024? Xavier Desaulles - First of all, a return to normal. With an occupancy rate of 79% in 2023, it will be difficult to do much better in terms of passenger numbers, while at the same time...

The study unveiled on 12 March by Enterprise Mobility is based on the testimonies of a thousand employees, and is limited to the French market. In particular, it points the finger at the HR problems associated with business travel, and sounds the alarm for companies. In fact, more than one employee in two (54%) would consider changing jobs in...

An inspiring setting for business meetings: Whether you're planning an executive meeting, a conference or a seminar, Médoc Atlantique offers an environment conducive to concentration and creativity. There are numerous establishments offering meeting space, ranging from modern conference rooms to historic wine châteaux and spaces...

Created by the actor Jean Richard in 1963 in the heart of the Ermenonville forest in the Oise department, the Mer de Sable was the first leisure park in France, famous for its giant dune which gave rise to its Wild West-inspired setting. Sixty years on, the site is developing an events business following the launch of the...

Adagio is part of a buoyant trend in the hotel industry. After an already good 2022, Europe's leading apartment hotel recorded record results last year, with an occupancy rate of just under 80 %, at 79 %. Benefiting in particular from the bleisure trend and, more broadly, from the attraction of urban residences for...

Bordeaux airport is looking to the future. In October, work will begin on the Bordeaux hub as part of a five-year project. "Our new-found investment capacity will enable us to upgrade our infrastructure to the highest European standards, while continuing on our path towards becoming a world leader in air transport.

Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse will soon have another airport with intercontinental connections from France and Switzerland. Despite the economic potential of its catchment area (Alsace, Baden-Württemberg and the Basel region), Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse has not offered any intercontinental services for over two decades. The airport handles more than 8 million passengers a year...

More than a demonstration of resilience, a real performance. At its annual conference, In Extenso Tourisme, Culture et Hôtellerie drew up a positive assessment of 2023 for the French hotel industry. With occupancy continuing to grow (+3%) and average prices still on the rise (+7%) - the latter essentially linked to the increase in the...

 The Originals Hotels has announced new record results for 2023, with sales up 15% and significant growth in the corporate segment. How is your cooperative approaching business customers? Olivier Dufit - First of all, by supporting independent hoteliers with our sales force, so that we can go out and meet their...

Say 33. Odalys City has just opened a new apartment hotel in Nîmes, next to the arena and the Musée de la Romanité. This is the thirty-third address for this brand, launched in 2009 as an urban counterpart to the Odalys leisure establishments. Comprising 78 studios and 5 two-bedroom flats, all with kitchen and office areas, this residence offers a...

The Domaine de Locguénolé & Spa has just reopened its doors after three years of renovation work. Domaine de Locguénolé & Spa has just reopened its doors after three years of renovation work and a €30m investment by Breton group Beautiful Life Hotels, which acquired the château in 2020 from the...

On Tuesday, Avis-Budget unveiled a brand new branch concept at the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy SNCF station, just outside Disneyland Paris. The choice of location is not insignificant, and the décor is full of references to the enchanted kingdom, as the American car rental company recently signed a special agreement with the theme park. "This partnership...

Determined to extend the tourist season as far as possible, the Marseille Tourist Office is betting more than ever on business tourism to achieve this objective. This is a challenge in which the Tourist Office is supported by the Convention Bureau, which is responsible for the city as a whole, including Aix-en-Provence. The city of Marseille has become a key player in the...

Will the new Hôtel Littéraire in Nancy this year have the same effect on travellers that Florence had on Stendhal, who became dizzy contemplating the frescoes in the Basilica of Santa Croce? Few, no doubt, will suffer from such a syndrome. But one thing is certain, and that is to see them immersed in the work...