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Having just acquired Ruby Hotels last February, the IHG group is capitalising on the interest in this lifestyle brand by announcing the signing of two hotels in the pipeline in major European destinations, Copenhagen and Berlin. The German-born brand, whose concept revolves around 'lean luxury', currently has nine hotels across the Rhine -...

One thing is certain: it won't be the Maison Heler, the hotel just opened in Metz, the brainchild of Philippe Starck. Nor, no doubt, will the SAX Paris, the Hilton Group's first luxury hotel in Paris, due to open in early April. So why not the Hilton Turin Centre or the...

This time it's the real deal. Initially scheduled for the end of 2021, the opening of Maison Heler in Metz has been announced many times and postponed just as many times, but has arrived just in time for the unveiling of the Michelin Guide awards in the city of Lorraine. It's been a long time coming for this project...

And that's two for FirstName. The "feel good" brand designed by the Alboran group is continuing its conquest of the South-West with an address in Toulouse, its second after opening in Bordeaux in early 2023. FirstName, which is affiliated to the Hyatt group's JdV brand, had been spreading its lifestyle spirit in the Meriadeck business district,...

BWH Hotels, a French hotel cooperative now comprising 320 hotels in France and more than 4,000 worldwide, offers a unique structure that combines the strength of a national network with the uniqueness of each establishment. With more than 13 brands in its French portfolio, the group can meet all your accommodation needs, from...

The opening of the luxurious Park Hyatt London River Thames last autumn marked the start of a new phase of expansion for the American group in the UK. Currently operating 17 hotels under 9 separate brands, Hyatt expects to grow its portfolio in the UK by 30 % between 2025 and 2026. In particular, two new hotels are expected to open in...

"A city on the move": the mayor of Reims, Arnaud Robinet, praises the revival that is currently gripping the Champagne city. Known the world over for its exceptional wine and majestic cathedral, the region's capital is determined to establish itself as a must-see destination. This new-found tourist power is reflected in the move upmarket...

Announced at the end of last year, Radisson Blu's arrival in Montpellier is now a reality. After a phase of renovation and modernisation, the top-of-the-range brand is taking over the history of the Crowne Plaza Corum, which opened at the beginning of the last decade just a stone's throw from the Corum Convention Centre and the...

Novotel continues to expand its network in Europe. This summer, the brand, which is present in 24 countries with more than 300 hotels in the region, will discover two new countries, firstly Croatia with a first hotel in Zagreb. Located on the eastern outskirts of the Croatian capital, around fifteen minutes from both the city centre and the airport...

Organising a seminar that reflects your company's identity while creating memorable moments is a challenge. With BWH Hotels, benefit from the strength of a French network of independent hotels combining diversity, quality of service and a commitment to eco-responsibility. Turn your next business event into a unique and inspiring experience! BWH Hotels is a hotel cooperative currently comprising 320...

The IHG Group is part of a dynamic that is favourable for the hotel industry in the UK. On the one hand, hotel investment has reached its highest level for five years; on the other hand, the brake on new construction since the covid is favourable to brands focusing on the conversion of existing hotels. All these factors are contributing to the growth of the British group...

PSG: 1 - Liverpool: 0. Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out victory sent the Anfield stadium into raptures on Tuesday evening. As well as being delighted to have eliminated this legendary club, the Paris Saint-Germain players can also take pride in having beaten the Reds by the same scoreline, and in a special ranking:...

With a Residence Inn by Marriott expected in Lille, a Four Points by Sheraton planned for Reims and the scheduled arrival of the Moxy lifestyle brand in Nice, the Marriott group will continue to expand its presence in France this year, beyond its current 70 establishments. But this momentum is not confined to France, and extends...

To begin with, let's take a look back at 2024. How did the year go, marked by the hosting of the Olympic Games in Paris, but also by a lull before the event? Olivier Cohn - 2024 was a very special year, with no regularity or visibility. After a good start to the year, we experienced a fairly sharp drop in business in April...

The Radisson Group is promoting the incentive offer of its establishments through a partnership with the only association dedicated to reward travel, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Or, more simply, SITE. The programme, dubbed "Extra Mile Incentive Travel by Radisson Hotels", recognises nearly 200 of the group's establishments as being particularly conducive to...

The mid-range segment is the focus of much attention among American hotel groups. Two or three years ago, almost all of them presented new long-stay concepts that were currently being rolled out across the Atlantic, including Hyatt Studios - whose first establishment has just opened in Mobile, in the United States - and...

A few weeks ago, the Radisson group announced a key arrival in Spain, that of its luxury Radisson Collection brand on Madrid's main thoroughfare, Gran Via. This hotel will join the ranks of upmarket hotels in major cities such as Barcelona, Bilbao and Seville. However, with around fifteen establishments in...

An Olympic year, an atypical year. This is how InExtenso sums up hotel activity in France 2024, marked by accommodation sales close to those recorded the previous year. With the occupancy rate down 1 pt, to 64%, and the average price continuing to rise - +2%, to €127 - revenue per room was up on the previous...

Reaching into their pockets to bolster their lifestyle offering: recently, hotel groups have not been shy about making acquisitions to bolster their brand portfolios with trendy hotels. After Hilton's takeover of NoMad and Graduate in spring 2024, Hyatt's takeover of...

A major reopening in Berlin and a new hotel in the Paris region: this February offers the Radisson group the opportunity to offer business travellers two addresses that are ideal for business trips and corporate events. Easily accessible from the centre of Paris as well as from La Défense, the Relais de la Malmaison has just entered the Radisson...