News

September 12, 2023

Cycas Appointed to Manage 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord in Paris

Cycas Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement in its first partnership with Ennismore to operate the design-led 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord, bringing the hotel management company’s French portfolio to 10 hotels (over 1,500 rooms) in the region.

Vertiq Hospitality

Paris, France

Opinion Article

September 5, 2023

Hotel management agreements offer flexibility for hotel investment in France

Under the influence of international operators, hotel management methods in France and Europe have evolved, with management agreements increasingly being favoured over leases. The profile of hospitality investors has also changed, with highly professional funds able to adopt this type of management solution.

By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat

August 30, 2023

UNWTO to Help Thassos Rebuild Tourism with Residents at the Forefront

The new joint project will focus on two core issues, namely tourism marketing and community involvement in tourism on Thassos. The work is part of a wider focus to place local communities at the centre of tourism policies as the sector's recovery continues to gather pace.

Thassos, Greece

Supplier News

August 1, 2023

62% of hospitality businesses think sector receives less support and attention than other industries

The majority of the UK’s hospitality businesses believe the industry is overlooked by the Government, new research from Peckwater Brands has found.

Peckwater Brands

July 14, 2023

Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Now Manages Paradiso al Mare in Tuscany’s Forte dei Marmi

Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, the leading luxury Italian hotel Collection, is thrilled to announce its new management takeover in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. The brand plans to embark on an exciting renovation project to transform the former “Paradiso al Mare” 3-star hotel on Via Machiavelli into a 5-star Baglioni Hotel, set to open its doors in 2026.

Baglioni Hotels Group

Italy

June 26, 2023

UNWTO Announces Winners of 2023 Students’ League-Bosnia & Herzegovina

The competition, launched around two categories – high school students and undergraduates - attracted applicants from leading educational institutions from across the country. In making their decision, the expert jury looked at the feasibility of the ideas presented by the teams through their social media campaigns as well as on their potential to contribute to the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Lighthouse

May 22, 2023

Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO Les Roches, among the 150 most influential tourism professionals in Spain

For the fourth consecutive year, the consulting firm Sergestur(Servicios de Gestión Turística) has published its list of Spain’s 150 most influential professionals in the tourism sector.

Les Roches

Spain

The Chocolate on the Pillow Group

May 15, 2023

GHOTEL Group repositions as The Chocolate on the Pillow Group

A clear strategy, high flexibility and interdisciplinary know-how along the entire value chain of a hotel property paired with employee orientation - these are the cornerstones of the realignment of the previous GHOTEL Group. With the change of name to The Chocolate on the Pillow Group, it addresses its target groups in a new way and promises to deliver decisive added value with the "magic of small things".

Germany

April 7, 2023

EBRD and UNWTO Facilitate Tourism Recovery in Greece

UNWTO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have successfully worked alongside the Greek Government to help the country's tourism sector recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

Greece

April 4, 2023

Albanian Prime Minister Welcomes UNWTO Leadership and Embraces Shared Goals

On his first official visit to Albania, Secretary-General Pololikashvili reaffirmed his vision for a tourism transformed around the priorities of jobs, education and investments, and met both Prime Minister Rama and from Minister of Tourism Mirela Kumbaro to explore common goals and potential areas of greater collaboration. In the area of investments, the two parties identified the possibility of producing a new set of Investment Guidelines for Albania with the aim of supporting tourism projects focused on sustainability.

Albania

April 3, 2023

UNWTO Delegation in Rome to Boost Partnerships with Italian Government

The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, has concluded an official visit to Italy, strengthening key partnerships and advancing tourism for education, rural development and peace.

Italy

December 16, 2022

Renowned Lake District hotel signs with Aimbridge EMEA

Aimbridge EMEA has been selected to operate The Belsfield, a prestigious hotel located in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District’s most popular visitor destination.

Aimbridge EMEA

November 30, 2022

Covid-19 and unpaid rent on commercial leases in France: the French Court of Cassation rules in favour of landlords

In 4 rulings handed down on 30 June and 23 November 2022, the French Court of Cassation ruled that commercial tenants cannot claim exemption from rent payments during periods when their premises were closed due to lockdown measures. The Court of Cassation ruled on the three arguments most often put forward by recalcitrant tenants:

In Extenso Avocats

November 29, 2022

Commercial and civil hotel leases in the French hotel industry: comparison and issues

Commercial leases are not the only way of leasing a hotel property.

In Extenso Avocats

Supplier News

November 22, 2022

Amadeus and Pattern Expand Partnership to Bring Seamless Insurance Options to UK Travel Agents

As travel continues on its road to recovery, some uncertainty remains, and therefore it’s important travelers protect their upcoming trips against any unplanned disruptions. To provide more peace of mind to travel agents and their customers in the UK, global travel technology leader Amadeus, and global InsurTech MGA Pattern Insurance, have partnered once again to provide seamless insurance options.

Amadeus Hospitality

September 29, 2022

AJ Capital Partners Acquires The Dornoch Hotel in Dornoch, Scotland

Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners announced today the acquisition of The Dornoch Hotel in Dornoch, Scotland. The property will join Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, a collection of bespoke hotels located in the world’s most premier golf destinations. AJ Capital will reposition the property as Dornoch Station hotel, honoring the hotel’s original name dating back to 1902, the Station Hotel. The hotel is now closed and for the next several months it will undergo comprehensive renovations of all guest rooms, public spaces, exterior and grounds including the installation of a putting green, fire pits and additional outdoor amenities.

AJ Capital Partners

Dornoch, United Kingdom

September 28, 2022

RBH selected to operate three high-end hotels in UK

RBH Hospitality Management has been selected by leading European investment company, Covivio Hotels to manage three high-end UK hotels, following a competitive operator selection process. Marking its first continental European partnership, RBH will be taking on the management of The Principal York, Wotton House in Surrey and The Met Hotel Leeds from the 1st of October 2022. This adds a further 402 bedrooms and supports RBH's aim towards becoming the leading third-party management company in the luxury hotel market.

RBH

September 28, 2022

EQ Group and Eternam have acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Paris Arcueil Hotel

With more than 5,000 keys across Europe, EQ Group strengthens its position in Paris where the group already has six hotels. Namid Mangalji, Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of EQ Group says, “This acquisition reinforces our conviction in the strong underlying fundamentals of the Paris hospitality market which has experienced tremendous growth in 2022. We are excited to partner with Eternam to unlock value through a strategic renovation of the asset." The asset will represent the 5th Marriott branded hotel for EQ, who have a strong working relationship with Marriott International.

EQ Group

Paris, France

Opinion Article

August 31, 2022

Key Hotel Lease Legal Issues in France Today

French hotel leases and contract law governing hotels constitute essential legal and economic stakes for a hotel business in France. The country is, in fact, home to over 17,000 hotels, many of which are operated under commercial leases. For owners and tenants, the legal and economic challenges associated with hotel leases are crucial, especially when the hotel under operation is their main asset.

By Anne Epinat and Christopher Boinet