Having observed increased consumer confidence in the French market through encouraging domestic leisure travel in July and August, Choice Hotels EMEA has this week attended the Franchise Expo Paris and Global Lodging Forum, both held in Paris, to meet with franchisees and focus on growth in the market.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its presence in one of its primary markets of France, with four new hotel signings and an exciting opening. Situated on France’s charismatic coastline, the five-strong collection of new properties bring three of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brands to the region for the first time, including Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza and Hotel Indigo.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, is expanding its presence in one of its primary markets of France, with new hotel signing. Situated on France's charismatic coastline, the of new propertie brings IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand to the region for the first time, including Holiday Inn Express.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, is expanding its presence in one of its primary markets of France, with new hotel signing. Situated on France's charismatic coastline, the new propertie brings IHG Hotels & Resorts' brand to the region for the first time, including Hotel Indigo.
The COMO Group unveils a new luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Burgundy, one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. COMO Le Montrachet will open in phases, with phase one scheduled to be completed in 2022, evolving the hotel judiciously over the years to come. With this new addition to the portfolio, COMO is bringing its contemporary flair to the sought-after Côte-d'Or region, providing unparalleled access to some of the most famous Grand Cru vineyards.
Finally there is something new in lodging options in Paris for small budgets, families, groups and backpackers...
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg has opened its doors in the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg. Operated by the AEGIDE Group, the new 4-star apart'hotel, within easy reach of the European Entreprise Centre, welcomes business and leisure travellers alike.
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.
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.
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.
The French hotel industry was counting on the end of health restrictions to finally reboost the activity. That's a done deal, as summer 2021 was much better than in 2020: +47% in turnover for the period from July 1st to August 21st, even if this is still quite below pre-COVID levels (-20.4% in turnover compared to the 2019). The sector is therefore back on track. But locally, the situations are extraordinarily contrasted: while some destinations are reporting solid increases, others are still a long way from getting back to their pre-crisis levels. Here is a complete review of this summer like no other.
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 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.
As aoûtiens enter the second week of their holidays, a new study from SiteMinder, the world's largest open hotel commerce platform, provides insight into the extent that French citizens are now re-embracing travel after a period of disruption. SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2021: France Edition, based on the survey responses of more than 900 holidaymakers, has found that over 3-in-4 locals hope to travel either the same amount (43%) or more (33%) than prior to Covid in the coming year.
With Brits finally able to travel to France quarantine-free from today, there's truly never been a better time to rediscover Bordeaux in all its splendour. Renaissance Hotels, one of Marriott Bonvoy's 30 exceptional brands, invites travellers to discover a new side of the chic French city with the newly opened Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel. The 149-guestroom hotel boasts a rooftop terrace and pool, providing 360-degree views across the harbour and a unique sense of the enchanting city.
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.
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.
Hotelier Boris Messmer has been appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Riviera, opening later this summer on the Côte d'Azur, France. The hotel is the first French property of Maybourne Hotel Group, operators of Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley in London and The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. In his new role, Boris will head up the opening team of this highly anticipated property outside the picturesque town of Roquebrune Cap-Martin.
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.
Ultima Collection has announced the newest addition to its expanding portfolio, Ultima Cannes Le Grand Jardin, opening in spring 2022. The only private property on the island of Sainte-Marguerite, Ultima Cannes Le Grand Jardin is a historic, walled private estate that was previously home to royals such as Louis XIV and the world's elite. Like Ultima Collection's existing properties across Europe, Le Grand Jardin will feature state-of-the-art décor, facilities and the highest levels of service whilst offering a completely exclusive, secluded, and once-in-a-lifetime experience for a group on the Côte d'Azur. Famed for its unspoilt beauty and at just under two miles long, Sainte-Marguerite is the largest of four islands in the Lérins archipelago, situated about half a mile off the French Mediterranean coast. The island has attracted artists and photographers such as Picasso and Lee Miller, who often sought refuge from the mainland for their 'very own' unspoilt island retreat. The French avant-garde painter, Francis Picabia, was mesmerised by the island's extraordinary flora, fauna and light, and captured its rugged coastline in his painting L'île Sainte-Marguerite. Exclusively accessible by boat (just 10 minutes from Cannes) or helicopter, with no cars on Sainte-Marguerite, Ultima's guests will feel as they are staying on their very own, secluded private island.