The world’s two largest hotel brands are both Chinese
But scale at home doesn't yet prove they can win abroad.
read more
By tag
Select Tags:
Atout France Adds Six New Palace Hotels to Its National Collection
On 2 June, Atout France was pleased to unveil the 2026 collection of France’s Palace hotels, an exclusive selection of properties that embody the excellence of French expertise in hospitality.
read more
Rooms with a pulse: Bus Palladium, Paris’s historic night club-turned-boutique stay
The Studio KO-designed hotel’s past life as a concert hall in Paris nightlife district Pigalle has played a central role in its transformation into a music-lover’s hotel.
read more
France changes national qualification for hotel and tourism management roles
France has updated the national professional qualification for hotel and tourism managers, revising skills requirements for senior accommodation roles.
read more
Everything to know about the Château de la Messardière (the next ‘White Lotus’ hotel)
And just like that: we have a location for season 4 of HBO's The White Lotus. Yes, it was confirmed this week that Mike White and co have settled on a historic property in the French Rivieria: Château de la Messardière…
read more
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive properties in Europe is growing
The gap between Europe’s most expensive and cheapest destinations has nearly doubled in 10 years thanks to the growing cost of luxury properties.
read more
IHG’s Christophe Laure on the next era of the Intercontinental and luxury hotel growth
As luxury hospitality grows into a $166bn (€142bn) global market, IHG’s new head of luxury and lifestyle, Christophe Laure, shares how Intercontinental Paris Le Grand is refining its approach to stay ahead in an……
read more
Single brand umbrella for century old French luxury hospitality brand
French luxury hospitality brand Groupe Barrière has rebranded as Barrière Collection in a move to better designate its stable of luxury properties. The move was formally announced last week at ILTM Cannes in France…
read more
KOKO HOTELS and Hotel Wing International Unite Under a Single Brand
Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
read more
Fact-Check: Will All French Hotels Need Eco-Certification by 2026?
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media recently claiming that France’s Loi Climat & Résilience will force all hotels to obtain eco-certification by 2026. But a closer reading of the legislation reveals a different picture…
read more
Bain takes stake in struggling French group
Les Hôtels de Paris now has the capital and plan in place to settle its liabilities and finance development.
read more
‘The White Lotus’ Headed To France For Season 4 – The Dish
Welcome to Le Lotus Blanc — The White Lotus creator Mike White and HBO have zeroed in on France as location for the upcoming fourth season of the hit murder mystery comedy-drama series, sources tell Deadline. A rep for HBO declined comment…
read more
MICHELIN GUIDE TO UNVEIL FIRST-EVER GLOBAL HOTEL KEY SELECTION ON OCTOBER 8, 2025
The MICHELIN Guide is proud to announce the launch of its first global MICHELIN Key Selection, set to be revealed on October 8, 2025…
read more
Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm…
read more
Sofitel revives hotel uniforms with Cordelia de Castellane
French luxury hotel chain Sofitel has collaborated with Paris-based French designer Cordelia de Castellane, who has been artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior since 2012, to revitalise the uniforms for its 25,000 employees worldwide…
read more
I used a hotel concierge, it's the best travel hack ever
Free toiletries and tea bags aren't the only perks of staying in a hotel - this traveller uncovered a benefit that can be a holiday life-changer.
read more
European hotel stocks face up to a cooler summer
A weaker dollar and the lack of major sporting events is placing pressure on room rates.
read more
Wyndham Launches U.S. Debit Card to Target Gen Z
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is heading into the debit card space with the launch Monday of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a move that signals a shift in how hotel loyalty programs engage with younger travelers…
read more