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🎵 The first UMusic Hotel opened in Madrid in 2023, at the historic Teatro Albéniz on Puerta del Sol. Universal Music Group partners with Dakia Ventures Group and Pyramid Hotel Group, using a decentralized model. The hotel integrates a 1,000-seat concert hall and music-driven experiences. Future locations include London, Paris, New York, and Miami, focusing on landmark buildings and strong music scenes. UMusic Hotels aim to blend luxury hospitality with music, offering unique cultural experiences.

🏠 Finalized: The sale of Parisian department store walls to Brookfield fund, a major Experimental hospitality partner, leads to plans for an upscale hotel on the upper floors.

🏨 Frédéric Merlin, after acquiring BHV Paris, lost his buyer, Caisse des Dépôts, by continuing to sell Shein products, resulting in a multi-million euro fallback deal with Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield, represented by Vincent Kerboull in France, bought BHV for €300 million. The deal includes transforming the top floors into a luxury hotel managed by Experimental Group, featuring a chic-and-fun concept, near Le Grand Mazarin and another Experimental hotel in the Marais district.

📅 Founded in 1961, Four Seasons, led by CEO Alejandro Reynal, emphasizes service excellence. The brand stays focused on hotels, residences, aviation, and yachts. Ownership includes Bill Gates, Prince Alwaleed, and Isadore Sharp. With 135 hotels and 61 residences in 47 countries, expansion plans include Cartagena, Venice, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and others, totaling 60 projects. Four Seasons Yachts launches in 2026. The Private Jet Experience continues, with new itineraries in Bali, Spain, and Mexico.

🏨 Travelodge Group ended 2025 with a revenue increase of 0.7%, totaling £1,044 million across 625 hotels and 85 Bar Café outlets in the UK and Spain. Despite this, RevPAR decreased by 1.9% to €66. The group opened 21 new UK hotels, with a further pipeline in Spain, while anticipating a 6% to 7.5% gross cost inflation in 2026. Planned capital expenditure for 2026 is €116 million, with continued investment and development focus.