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The Radisson group is adding to the portfolio of its Radisson Individuals collection of independent hotels, particularly in France. After welcoming a new member near the capital, the YAC Paris Clichy, the brand is heading for Normandy with a boutique hotel in Honfleur, Les Maisons de Léa. Located in the heart of...

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...

"You must have a reservation for Bond, James Bond": throughout his career, the most famous of secret agents has more than once introduced himself in this way at the reception desk of a major hotel. In keeping with the glamour of his character, 007 has toured the world of palaces,...

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 Crown. In this case, it has nothing to do with the hit Netflix series, as it is the name of the first hotel in Poland to be part of Accor's new brand, the Handwritten Collection. However, for its visitors, this name suggests a certain majesty, a link between the past and the present that this charming hotel intends to maintain...

The launch of new brands, strategic acquisitions, a strong focus on luxury and lifestyle: all these trends have been driving the in-depth transformation of hotel groups for more than a decade. But of all the Accors, Hiltons, IHGs, Marriotts and others, if anyone has enjoyed impressive growth since the early 2010s, it's...

The Hoxton lifestyle brand is officially entering Germany with its first hotel in Berlin. Located in West Berlin's Charlottenburg district, the hotel reflects the golden age of 1920s Berlin in its own way. Art Nouveau spirit in the rooms, Art Deco lighting, vintage furniture, Bauhaus works of art, murals inspired by...

Hyatt will soon be extending its range of luxury boutique hotels with the forthcoming acquisition of the booking platform Mr & Mrs Smith, founded in 2003. The American group has announced this deal, worth around sixty million euros, which will enable Hyatt to distribute the Mr & Mrs Smith offering on its website....

In what direction is the Accor group pursuing its development in Egypt? Laure Morvan - Accor has been present in Egypt for over 35 years and is fortunate to be one of the market leaders. We currently have 33 properties in operation, with more than 9,000 keys. We also have 18 other hotel projects...

Swissôtel has returned to its flagship hotel in Beijing, one of the doyens of international chain hotels in the Chinese capital. Opened in 1991, the Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center was also one of the key establishments during the 2008 Olympic Games for welcoming officials and the media. And this...

The Hilton group is adding a second address in the heart of Bordeaux. Following the opening of a Hilton Garden Inn in 2018 not far from Saint-Jean station, the American hotelier has just unveiled a Tapestry Collection hotel in the Mériadeck business district, on rue Georges Bonnac. This recent brand, made up of upmarket independent hotels in the...

This time, it's almost certain: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is coming to Paris. However, 'CR7' will not be replacing Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe in PSG's attack. Rather than the accuracy of his header or his eye for goal, it is his lifestyle hotel offer that Parisians will be able to appreciate....

The Hilton group's ambition to double its portfolio of hotels in France will be particularly evident in the PACA region. From 23 hotels today, the American hotelier should be approaching fifty establishments by 2025, with three already planned in the south of France. One of these will open its doors this April, as...

Stress or burn out, obesity and diabetes: the ravages of an active, sedentary lifestyle take their toll on both physical and mental well-being. In study after study, the WHO has noted the damaging effects of physical inactivity, while public authorities have been extolling the virtues of sport for health for many years. A message that was received well before the pandemic...

Marriott is doing double duty in Los Angeles with the inauguration on 12 April of two hotels - a Moxy and an AC - under one roof in the heart of "DTLA", Downtown Los Angeles. Helping to revitalise the centre of the Californian metropolis, these two brands will be housed in a 37-storey tower,...

Melia International has its sights set on Portugal, and Lisbon in particular. A virtual neighbour, the Spanish hotelier has nine hotels in the country, as well as seven under development. Of these, two are due to open in the Portuguese capital next year: a contemporary hotel for its mid-range Innside brand and, above all, a new hotel for its...

Updated on 6 April at 10am The Athens hotel scene has been in the spotlight recently. While the Thai group Dusit has just opened its first hotel in Europe here - a 36-suite long-stay establishment - the Radisson group has just found a first address for its new flagship hotel in...

Don't call it "Hyatt Regency Paris Charles de Gaulle", but "The Atrium Hotel & Conference Centre Paris CDG Airport, by Penta". The Penta Hotels group has just taken over the management of this establishment, which has been run by the American hotelier since it opened in 1992. This change of direction should be a smooth one, as Hyatt...

Present in Thailand, South-East Asia, China, Japan, Africa and the Gulf, the Dusit Hotels and Resorts chain, under the aegis of Dusit International, has just taken a new step in its international development by inaugurating its first establishment on European soil. This is the Dusit Suites Athens, Dusit's first property in...

Delano, Mondrian: both of these brands play on the aura of their original hotels, pioneers in the 1990s of what was not yet called the lifestyle hotel industry. The Delano, in Miami South Beach, and the Mondrian, in West Hollywood near Los Angles, were two urban resorts that bore the...