STR: Paris leads Europe in New Year’s hotel booking levels
Lifted by the upcoming holiday season, hotel occupancy on the books is rising in Paris with a peak of more than 70% on New Year’s Eve, according to STR’s Forward STAR.
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Ascott brings its lyf coliving brand to Europe
CapitaLand Investment Limited's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), one of the leading international lodging owner-operators has entered into an agreement to acquire a property in Paris for the development of the first and flagship lyf property in Europe, lyf Gambetta Paris, set to open in 2024.
Guillaume Cabrol has been appointed as Head Baker at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
A new talent at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Guillaume Cabrol has joined the Hotel as Head Baker, marking a major moment in the history of Europe's most Michelin-starred hotel. Renowned for its exceptional culinary offering, the Hotel is further strengthening its food and beverage operations to take guests on a unique gastronomic journey in the heart of the French capital.
Nicolas Besse has been named Member of the Strategic Advisory Board at VERTU Hotels and Resorts
The leading hospitality group VERTU HOTELS AND RESORTS grows its team of experts by welcoming Nicolas Besse as a Member of the Strategic Advisory Board and to oversee the Distribution Department.
Accor becomes an official partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet and Chairman and CEO of the Accor Group Sébastien Bazin announced a partnership between Paris 2024 and Accor at the Destination France Summit, which took place today in Paris and was attended by the French President Emmanuel Macron. Accor, a leading global hotel group and the largest hotel operator in France, thereby becomes an official partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Accredited personnel will enjoy the full extent of Accor’s savoir-faire as it greets and provides them with accommodation all over France. More particularly, the group will offer its services to athletes and the media in their respective villages.
Bvlgari Hotel Paris Seventh Jewel of Hospitality in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Collection Will Open on 2nd December 2021
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bvlgari Hotel Paris at 30 Avenue George V, 75008, Paris on December 2nd , 2021. This new hotel experience mingles Italian excellence with the magnificent culture of the City of Lights.
Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands into France with Addition of Paris Champs-Elysées Property
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, has expanded into France. Sonder recently launched inaugural operations in the country with the management of the Sonder Atala, a 48-unit property located steps from the iconic Champs-Elysées in Paris. The property also features several suites with views of the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Jean-Pierre Trevisan has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Lutetia
The Set Collection has announced the appointment of Jean-Pierre Trevisan as General Manager of Palace Le Lutetia Paris Rive Gauche.
Louvre Hotels Group Launches Hosho, A New Bed-selling Concept
Finally there is something new in lodging options in Paris for small budgets, families, groups and backpackers...
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Adds to its International Consulting Network
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants is excited to announce that Olivier Gauthier, based in Paris, France, has joined their team of global consultants. The addition of his expertise will provide international clients specialized services relating to their markets and countries and provide extensive knowledge about international hospitality trends.
Olivier Gauthier has been appointed as Consultant at Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Cayuga Hospitality Consultants is excited to announce that Olivier Gauthier, based in Paris, France, has joined their team of global consultants. The addition of his expertise will provide international clients specialized services relating to their markets and countries and provide extensive knowledge about international hospitality trends.
Hôtel Madame Rêve - A new style of hotel for the new Paris set to open in October
Rumours have been circulating in Paris for months about the next trailblazing hotel opening and after eight years in the making, the highly anticipated Hôtel Madame Rêve will launch this October 2021.
Parisian Hotel brings back the roaring Twenties with vibrant rebranding
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is marking M Social's first outpost in Europe with the opening of M Social Hotel Paris Opera on 09 September. The new lifestyle offering will merge the elegance of the historical Parisian lifestyle with contemporary design, vibrant art and inviting rooms to create an enchanting retreat for guests to gather, work and discover all that Paris has to offer.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brings its heartfelt luxury to the City of Light
Kimpton St Honoré Paris, the first opening in France for IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury boutique brand, has officially opened its doors bringing creative flair and heartfelt service to a 1917 Art Nouveau building. The new hotel is located in the Opera district, a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, the Paris Opera, Faubourg St Honoré & the Tuileries Gardens.
Jean-Marie Le Gall has been named General Manager at Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris
With 28 years of experience in operational strategy and sales and marketing management in the luxury hotel sector in France and internationally, Jean-Marie Le Gall will take over the general management of Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris on September 1st, 2021.
Francesco Cosci has been appointed as Head Sommelier at Le George, Four Seasons Hotel George V
A new talent at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Francesco Cosci begins his new role at Le George, working alongside Simone Zanoni, the Michelin starred restaurant's dynamic chef. With its focus on sharing and conviviality, Le George is Cosci's new playground.
Geraldine Dobey has joined Mandarin Oriental, Paris as General Manager and Area Vice President Operations
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Geraldine Dobey as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The appointment welcomes Geraldine's return to the Group as she was previously part of the leadership team at the Group's Geneva property. Geraldine will also oversee the operations of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech.
Renaissance Of An Iconic Parisian Address
InterContinental Paris - Le Grand and its timeless Café de la Paix reopen following significant restoration, to the delight of Parisians and fans across the world, eager to rediscover its magic
Canopy By Hilton Opens First Hotel In France
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, today welcomes guests with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero, the first for the brand in France.
Airbnb & France: Recent decisions of the French Supreme Court put a sharp brake on Parisian short-term rental activity
On behalf of owners, Airbnb rents out furnished apartments to short stay, non-resident transient visitors. These rents are subject to the regulation of the City of Paris and this regulation has long stated that the activity of short-term furnished rentals to transient visitors, in return for payment, may not be carried out in premises used for residential purposes, pursuant to the French Construction and Housing Code. This same regulation requires owners to request prior permission for a change of use, pursuant to Articles L.631-7 and L.631-7-1 of the French Construction and Housing Code.
By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat