San Francisco

The Trump administration continues to be characterised by inconsistencies that could heavily impact travel to the United States. After the possibility of requesting five years of email archives to enter the US, here comes a new character from the "Trump Galaxy," the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin,…

The Air France lounge in San Francisco reopened its doors on 16 June. Highly-anticipated by business travellers, this makeover has seen the lounge gain ground, still at gate A of the international terminal. It now welcomes passengers in an area of 565 sq. m. - 90 sq. m more than the previous...

The Hilton Group has positioned three of its brands in three of the world's major cities. In particular, its Curio Collection brand, designed to host upmarket independent hotels, has just made its debut in the Spanish capital with the opening of the Montera Madrid hotel. Located in an attractive area close to Gran Via and the Plaza...

Its legendary façade, the view of the Mediterranean from its most beautiful suites, its private beach... And even its roof when all the cats are grey at night: the Carlton de Cannes served as a prestigious backdrop for the adventures of John Robie "The Cat" and Frances Stevens, alias Cary Grant and Grace...

The record performance of the 2019 financial year (26.2 million visitors) has yet to be matched, but it's not far off: the authorities in charge of tourism in San Francisco have even already revealed their forecasts. "San Francisco Travel does not anticipate a return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024 in terms of...

The difficulty in recruiting pilots and weaker than expected post-covid demand on certain routes are reflected in the ongoing restructuring of the United Airlines network. The US carrier has already closed some 25 routes and is preparing to suspend a dozen more. Most of these changes are not expected to affect...

After stopping off in Paris in September for a new hotel on the Champs Elysées, citizenM is continuing its expansion across the Atlantic. The budget lifestyle brand has just opened its first hotel in San Francisco, in the Union Square district. This is the group's second opening in California this year, following the one in Los Angeles...

On 8 April, Alaska Airlines made official its intention to open a new airport lounge at its San Francisco hub (SFO) by next summer. Located in Terminal 2, the lounge will replace the former American Airlines Admirals Club lounge. "So many people are dreaming of travelling this year, so we want to open...

After adding a second address in Tokyo over the summer, Four Seasons is also doubling its offering in San Francisco. On 1 October, the luxury group opened the doors of the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero at the junction of Sansome and California streets, in the Financial District. Not far from the first Four...

Fear for the cities. Due to the inevitable effects of climate change, many coastal megacities - including New York, Miami, Shanghai, Mumbai and Bangkok - are trembling at the thought of one day being swept away by rising sea levels. The most pessimistic scientists are even betting on the disappearance of several major business centres at the beginning of the next century....

When technology companies are looking for a location, they look at a whole range of factors such as the cost and quality of life, whether transport infrastructure is saturated or not, etc.," points out Xavier Mesnard, a partner in AT Kearney's Paris office. As a result, there is a real dynamic for medium-sized cities. While...

Riu Hotels and Resorts is to Spain what Club Med is to France. Initially known for its resort clubs on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Caribbean and in Mexico, Riu has diversified in recent years, targeting a business clientele as well. In 2010, the group created the Riu Plaza brand of hotels...

From 20 August, shops, catering areas and airline lounges at San Francisco International Airport will have to stop selling water in plastic bottles, the first step in a major initiative by the US airport to reduce single-use plastics as much as possible. The initiative is part of a commitment...

At 345 California Center - a 48-storey building, the fourth highest in the city - the destination's second Four Seasons hotel will soon be opening its doors. However, it will have to wait until 2020, when the renovations to the rooms and public areas will be completed - in addition to...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. If you have an hour... The SoMa has the advantage of straddling the city centre and its eastern fringe, which opens out onto the bay. The redeveloped quays provide an ideal playground for a jog or a stroll. It runs alongside AT&T Park stadium...

HOTELS Nikko San Francisco [tararama ids="65659,65833,65835" auto="true" pause="4000"] To celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, Hotel Nikko San Francisco has given itself a facelift. The hotel, which is part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle collection, reopened its doors in March following a $60 million refurbishment plan, which represents a...

Are downtown San Francisco's high-tech activities gaining ground on Silicon Valley? Eve Chaurand - Yes, over the last five years, the phenomenon has accelerated. Companies in the high-tech sector are in fierce competition to retain the best talent. These young employees want to live in the city...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. Half a century after the Summer of Love, a whiff of freedom still wafts through the streets of San Francisco. And it's not just because California legalised recreational marijuana in 2016... The bobos-geeks have replaced the hippies, the rock concerts have given way to the...

Alternative accommodation providers are working hard to expand their global footprint. Onefinestay has just added San Francisco to its list of destinations, in addition to London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Rome and Miami. This specialist in the rental of top-of-the-range private residences with hotel services already offers around fifteen...

For its thirtieth anniversary, Hotel Nikko San Francisco has spoiled itself. Part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, the hotel has just completed a $60 million (just over €56 million) renovation programme to modernise the entire building. Located in the heart of San Francisco,...