Cycas Hospitality has further cemented its presence in mainland Europe with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport hotels.
Stroll through the storied Parisian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, to the corner of Rue du Pré-aux-Clercs and Rue de l'Université, and discover boutique luxury at the new Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, opening on 1st April 2022. Situated on the French capital's Left Bank, the design-led hotel is influenced by the rich culture and history of its surroundings, which served as the inspiration for local and international writers, artists and musicians for much of the 20th century. Amongst the neighbourhood's esteemed visitors, Irish novelist James Joyce finished his seminal novel, Ulysses, while staying on the site of the new hotel over a century ago.
Maisons Pariente is delighted to announce the opening of Le Grand Mazarin in Paris, the fourth hotel to be added to the collection of 5 star boutique hotels in France. The hotel will be discovered in Le Marais, a neighbourhood beloved by Parisians and travellers from around the world. This new, unique address allows the collection to expand by offering a luxurious and serene setting in the heart of the hustle and bustle. Le Grand Mazarin is an unexpected and endearing place that reflects the values of Maisons Pariente, through an original hotel story with an exceptional location.
Armancette Hotel, part of the new family-owned Almae Collection, is now open for its first full year. Open year-round, this 17-room hidden gem, known by locals as the secret at the end of the road, is set within the former bakery of the remote village of Saint-Nicolas de Veroce, in the French Alps. With panoramic views across the valley and over to the majestic, snow-capped Mont-Blanc, the charming, chalet-style boutique hotel offers the ultimate secluded mountainside escape for those in the know, looking to escape the crowds of Megeve.
Opening next Spring in the iconic Le Suquet neighbourhood, guests at Canopy by Hilton Cannes will enjoy spectacular views of the Old Port from the hotel's enviable rooftop terrace.
With travel restrictions continuing to ease across France and confidence in the travel market increasing, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is preparing for an incoming wave of travellers with a determined growth strategy for the country. As well as continuing to open more hotels in Paris, Hilton is increasing its focus on major resort destinations and provincial towns and cities with a development pipeline that will double the hotel group’s presence nationwide.
Driven by more flexible legislation, hotel management leasing in France is attracting a growing number of investors thanks to its excellent risk-benefit ratio.
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed France’s Travel & Tourism sector could gain more than 60,000 jobs this year compared to 2019, reaching 2.8 million and surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2.3%.
Zoku and Covivio have announced the signing of a hotel management contract. Hybrid hotel Zoku, with its innovative design that combines a living and business hub all under one roof, will open its first French location on 5,500 m2 of floor space within the Stream Building mixed-use program located in the 17th District of Paris. Scheduled for completion in summer 2022, with Zoku to open fall 2022, Stream Building is being developed in co-promotion with Hines France and in co-investment with Assurances du Crédit Mutuel.
Leaning against Mont Ventoux, facing the Dentelles de Montmirail and just a few kilometres from the Luberon, the village of Crillon-Le-Brave seems to be straight out of a fairytale. It is in this preserved setting that the romantic hotel of the same name was born, in the heart of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Indeed, the Crillon le Brave spa hotel is unique in that it is integrated into the medieval village, as the various buildings that complete the hotel were once private houses, which have been acquired over the years. In a natural setting of striking beauty, you can stroll through the labyrinth of pedestrian streets lined with low walls of Crillon stone and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Provencal countryside. A true refuge where you can enjoy the beauty of the location, all whilst experiencing unparalleled service.
DoubleTree by Hilton Lyon Eurexpo is Hilton's first DoubleTree property in France and is based in Lyon, France's third largest city, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Opened in January 2022, the contemporary hotel offers 141 guest rooms, four modulable meeting rooms and a fitness centre. The hotel is located at the Technological Park of Saint-Priest, home to over 200 companies and minutes away from the Lyon Eurexpo Exhibition Centre, which is the second largest exhibition venue in France. Operating under a franchise agreement with SARL Société de l´Hotel du Lac, the hotel will be managed by Solanet Gestion Hôtelière.
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today that MOB HOTEL will implement IDeaS Pricing System across its growing portfolio of eco-friendly, socially-minded properties in France and the United States.
Wracked by chronic staffing shortages, the French hotel industry is negotiating pay raises with unions while calling on employers to improve working conditions and help win back disaffected workers.
The Peninsula Paris is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Pimont as its new General Manager, effective January 24, 2022.
Aparthotels Adagio, Europe's leader in the aparthotel sector is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Xavier Desaulles.
The 21st ceremony of the Hospitality Awards was held on November 30th in Paris, organized by Hospitality On media, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron and in the presence of Jean Baptiste Lemoyne, Tourism Secretary, as well as former football star Christian Karembeu, President of the Jury.
The recent Covid crisis has highlighted the resilience of the hotel sector in France. An investment in a hotel (as in a boutique hotel) should also be regarded by investors as a “pleasure asset”. When benefiting from the French favourable tax reinvestment regime, what should investors be looking at if they wish to make the switch to hospitality?
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.
Knowing you might not have time to watch our full webinars, we are pleased to continue our series of COVID-19 webinar summaries. In this latest edition, we talk performance in France.
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.