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Opinion Article General Management

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 Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat

Press Release Human Resources

August 2, 2022

According to WTTC, more than 70,000 vacancies in Travel & Tourism threaten France’s economic recovery

A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the recovery of France’s Travel & Tourism is at risk as more than 70,000 jobs remain unfilled across the country.

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Press Release Sales & Marketing

June 20, 2022

FirstName - French Alboran Group Launches Its Own Feel Good Hotel Brand

FirstName is a state of mind. The expression of FEEL GOOD embodies generous and benevolent places which cultivate common sense, joie de vivre, freedom, humor and sharing. An experience of beauty and overall well-being. And a new way of experiencing the hotel today and tomorrow.

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Opinion Article Markets & Performance

June 7, 2022

Paris Hotel Market: A Spectacular Start to the Recovery

Tourism in Paris was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, at a time when the market was recovering from terrorist attacks (2015/16), the yellow-vest movement (2018/19) and transportation strikes (2019). However, the strong government support combined with the city’s worldwide appeal have resulted in a dynamic rebound for the tourism sector.

By Sophie Perret and Mathilde De Bona

June 7, 2022

Paris hotel sector set for impressive early post-COVID recovery

Strong support from the French government combined with the continued worldwide appeal of Paris has resulted in a dynamic rebound for the city’s tourism sector post pandemic, ensuring its lead is maintained as one of the most desirable destinations for hotel investors, according to Paris – A Spectacular Start to the Recovery, our latest Market Pulse.

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June 7, 2022

Experimental Group acquires two hotels in Biarritz, on the south west coast of France

Experimental Group, the French-born contemporary hospitality group, has acquired two hotels, The Regina and Le Garage, in the coastal town of Biarritz, in the Basque region. The group continues its expansion into Europe and the US, after it announced a €350 million investment earlier this year.

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Press Release Human Resources

June 6, 2022

Forbes Travel Guide Announces The Center For Service Excellence (France)

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”)—the global authority on service excellence—today unveiled the Center for Service Excellence, a one-of-a-kind corporate retreat and learning experience in southwest France.

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May 25, 2022

France’s Travel & Tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in France will propel the national economic recovery and could even surpass pre-pandemic levels next year, when it is projected to rise 2.2% above 2019 levels.

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Press Release Development

Development Opening

May 24, 2022

Accor's TRIBE brand opens property in Paris' La Défense

TRIBE Paris La Défense, scheduled to open on 24 May 2022, is a property that caters to the needs of both business and leisure travellers. The hotel's 184 rooms and suites are equipped with a Nespresso machine and decorated with handicrafts.

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Courbevoie, France

May 24, 2022

ELLE Announces the Debut of "ELLE Hospitality", a New Global Hotel Venture Set To Premiere in 2022

The internationally renowned brand, ELLE, is excited to announce its debut into the hospitality world with the launch of ELLE Hospitality, which comprises two new boutique concepts Maison ELLE and ELLE Hotel. The bold new venture marks an important step in the brand's lifestyle and experiences evolution, as it is the first of its kind from a global media group. Owned by French Lagardère Group, ELLE has its headquarters in Paris, where the first Maison ELLE is scheduled to open this fall.

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Opinion Article General Management

May 19, 2022

Coliving, the on-trend alternative to hospitality in France: Miracle or mirage?

A recent arrival from across the pond, coliving blends shared accommodation and apart-hotel services, combining communal living with amenities that can be worthy of even the best hotel. The concept is catching on and seducing French investors. But as the saying goes, “all that glitters is not gold”.

By Christopher Boinet and Thibault Stephan

Essendi (formerly Accor Invest)

Appointment

May 19, 2022

Laurent Turpault has joined AccorInvest as VP Communications and Public Affairs

Laurent Turpault joined AccorInvest on 2 May 2022 as VP Communications and Public Affairs. This new position is in line with the Group's transformation strategy. His primary mission will be to enhance AccorInvest's reputation and image among its business partners, the public sector and its employees in the 27 countries in which it operates. This dialogue will provide a better understanding of AccorInvest's unique business model as both a hotel owner and operator, its employer brand and its growth ambitions.

May 4, 2022

Paris hotels reached 2019 profitability level in March

Among key hotel markets in Europe, Paris was the only one to achieve gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) that was 100% of the 2019 comparable, according to STR‘s March 2022 P&L data release.

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Press Release Sales & Marketing

May 2, 2022

The iconic Moulin Rouge windmill reveals a secret room for an overnight stay with Airbnb

The Moulin Rouge is unveiling a secluded room inside the iconic red windmill that has been sumptuously designed to transport guests back in time to the late 19th century. Few are aware of the space inside the windmill, which has never been open for public access and is now bookable for an overnight stay on Airbnb.

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Development Renovation

April 22, 2022

The largest Pullman hotel in Europe is unveiled on Paris’s Left Bank after a four-year makeover and top to bottom revitalization

Pullman Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce the fresh new style of Pullman Paris Montparnasse, a 115-meter, avant-garde skyscraper designed by Pierre Dufau in 1972, and a landmark of modern architecture in the heart of Paris. The flagship property sits within a new complex and is part of a larger project that will revitalize the Montparnasse station (which handles more than 60 million commuters a year, transform the Montparnasse Tower (by 2024) and reconnect to the Gaîté quarter and its theatres.

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Appointment

April 21, 2022

Vincent Panouillot has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard and Residence Inn Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport

Vincent Panouillot is the newest General Manager to join the Cycas team, following the opening this month of Marriott International's first dual-brand hotel in France; the 335-room Courtyard and Residence Inn Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport complex. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years international experience, Vincent brings in-depth knowledge of the Parisian market following recent roles with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott International.

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Appointment

April 21, 2022

Luc Vicherd has been promoted to VP Operations at Cycas Hospitality

Luc Vicherd, who joined Cycas Hospitality in January 2020, becomes VP Operations for the fast-growing company. He will continue overseeing Cycas's French and Swiss portfolio - including its two dual-brand hotels by Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.

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Supplier News Technology

April 12, 2022

The Pichet Group choose Mews to power their All Suites Appart Hotel brand

Mews, the leading cloud-based property management system (PMS), has been chosen by The Pichet Group as the exclusive hospitality cloud for their All Suites Appart Hotel brand.

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