Operator Redcape acquires nine hotel and pub properties from Iris Capital in Australia for half a billion dollars, marking a major transaction in the hospitality sector.
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One of Southern Europe's largest thermal spas reopens the doors to its flagship space, marking a new stage in its transformation into a true wellness destination.
A second fire ravaged the Château de Divonne-les-Bains on 28 June 2026, further weakening the already stalled project to transform the building into a five-star hotel.
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From a Renaissance apartment in Vieux-Lyon to a houseboat moored on the Saône, passing through a canut workshop in Croix-Rousse or a contemporary loft in Confluence: a guide to 10 exceptional Airbnb archetypes in Lyon, by district and atmosphere.
