Nepal leaves behind its backpacker image: Marriott, IHG and CG Hospitality launch Ritz-Carlton, Westin and The Luxury Collection in Kathmandu.
Accor reports solid half-year 2026 results: revenue of €2.76 billion (+3%), 109 openings, record pipeline of 268,000 rooms. Luxury & Lifestyle RevPAR dips only due to the Middle East, confirming the asset-light strategy.
Accor and the Fédération de la Haute Couture launch the New Crafts Awards: designer Peet Dullaert is the first winner and will create a sculptural piece for Swissôtel hotels. Met in Paris, he answers our questions.
In brief The family hotel group HIS has bought the Hôtel Majestic de Luchon, a grand thermal hotel in the...
The luxury brand of the Accor group is embarking on an extensive renovation programme affecting almost 20% of its hotels, from Bermuda to Geneva. Record investments, flagship projects, and new experiences: what's changing at Fairmont.
In brief Handwritten Collection, the charming brand launched by Accor in 2023, reaches its 50th hotel and now covers 20...
Accor and American Express seal a strategic alliance, enabling Membership Rewards points transfers to ALL alongside automatic Gold status for Platinum cardholders.
Located at Club des Pins, the Accor-managed Sofitel Thalassa Alger Sea & Spa, destined to become the largest thalassotherapy centre in Africa with a capacity of 1,000 guests per day, has entered its final construction phase ahead of its 2026 opening.
Accor, via MGallery, and Colossos SA announce a 222-key adults-only luxury resort in Kallithea, on the island of Rhodes: 50 private pools, 1,100 sq m spa, opening in spring 2027.
Accor, in partnership with Banque des Territoires, is breathing new life into the Vauban Citadel in Belle-Île-en-Mer. This historic monument, closed for several years, will be transformed into an Emblems Collection luxury hotel, opening in summer 2027 and promising a unique heritage immersion.
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, opens its doors on July 10. Nestled in the heart of 157 acres in Cheshire, this luxury resort offers 116 rooms, 23 suites, an exceptional spa, a golf course, and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
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The Mercure Paris Bastille Marais reopens in a completely renovated version. Featuring a Circle Movement studio, green woodwork, and a revamped breakfast, here is our full review of this 4-star hotel in the 11th arrondissement, just steps from the Bastille.
