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59% of Travellers Practice 'Lux-scaping,' Combining Luxury and Budget Stays, Says Marriott Bonvoy Study

🏨 Late 2025, Marriott Bonvoy and Hotels.com introduced the term "lux-scaping," combining luxury and landscaping. It involves spending one to three nights in luxury accommodations during a budget-friendly vacation. By early 2026, 59% of surveyed travelers engaged in this practice, with 22% in the last year. Notably, 72% of 18-24 year-olds participated. This reflects a shift toward experiential luxury, mirroring luxury retail's past strategies of accessible entry products.
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April 2026 RevPAR in France Rises by 1.3%, Driven by 2.2% Increase in Average Daily Rate

🏨 April 2026, France: RevPAR stands at €79.45, a 1.3% increase year-on-year, driven by a 2.2% rise in average daily rates to €117.97, despite a 0.6% drop in occupancy to 67.3%. The growth is affected by Easter's shift to 5 April, disrupting traditional holiday patterns. Comparatively, RevPAR in April 2024 saw a 7.9% rise. Upper market segments show stronger performance, with occupancy increasing by 1.2 percentage points to 73.0%.
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ADA Cosmetics Launches Hydro Touch Dispensers Made from 100% Recycled Coastal Plastic for Sustainable Hotel Operations

🚢 Hoteliers worldwide tackle sustainability with Hydro Touch by ADA Cosmetics, offering 100% recycled coastal plastic dispensers. Certified by Plastic Bank, they reduce ocean-bound plastic and enhance guest trust. This system slashes waste, cuts costs, and streamlines housekeeping. Vegan, pH-neutral, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver, these products elevate guest experience with sea minerals and algae extracts. As ESG regulations intensify, Hydro Touch delivers a visible, sustainable, and competitive edge. More at ada-cosmetics.com.
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Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious Steps Down; Dominic Dragisich Appointed Interim Leader Amid Strategic Shift

📈 On May 20, 2026, Choice Hotels International, based in North Bethesda, announced CEO Patrick Pacious's departure. Interim CEO Dominic Dragisich, former Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, steps in. Pacious led significant growth, including acquiring Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022. Despite this, organic growth in the U.S. lagged, with net rooms growth only at 1.7% by March 2026. The announcement followed the company’s 70th annual convention, emphasizing AI advancements and franchisee support.
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The Ascott Limited Achieves Full GSTC Certification for European Portfolio, Targets Energy, Water, and Asset Management Investments

📈 Frédéric Carré, Director of European Operations, leads The Ascott Limited's CSR strategy across 30 countries. By 2030, Ascott aims to meet the CapitaLand and Ascott Sustainability Masterplan's targets. In Europe, their portfolio is GSTC Standards certified, aligning with the EU Green Deal and UN Goals. Local regulations, like France's Tertiary Decree, are tailored into this framework. Their approach integrates building, operation, and team efforts for sustainable management.
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Natacha Rafalski Named President of Disney Signature Experiences, Christophe Murphy Takes Over Disneyland Paris Leadership

🎪 Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, announced key leadership changes in March 2026. Natacha Rafalski, Disneyland Paris president since 2018, is now president of Disney Signature Experiences. Christophe Murphy takes over Disneyland Paris on July 6, 2026. Financial highlights for Euro Disney Associés SAS include a revenue increase to €2.6 billion (+9.7%) and an operating margin of 10.1% in 2025. Disney Cruise Line plans fleet expansion from 8 to 13 ships by 2031.
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Covivio Shifts to Hybrid Model, Targets Hotel Expansion in Southern Europe with Focus on Spain and Italy

🏨 Covivio aims for a balanced asset portfolio of one-third each in offices, residential, and hotels. CEO Tugdual Millet emphasizes a shift from the owner-landlord model to a hybrid with operational involvement, maintaining over 50% of the portfolio in long-term leases. The company targets growth in Spain and Italy, with active asset management and office-to-hotel conversions. Investments from 2015 to 2019 focused heavily on Germany, now shifting to Southern Europe.
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Hyatt Executive Highlights 24/7 Guest Engagement and Human-Centric Care as Key Industry Differentiators

🏨 Marc Jacheet, who joined Hyatt a year ago, highlights the hospitality industry's 24/7 dynamics, the daily creation of experiences by employees, and the complex ecosystem of stakeholders. "Care" at Hyatt involves empathy and action to meet guests' needs personally. A Harvard Business Review study, started in 1927, explores factors correlating with happiness across four generations. The industry thrives on human connections and emotional engagement rather than static products.
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Romain Meiran Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Monte-Carlo SBM, Oversees Hotels and Expansions Beyond Monaco

🏨 Romain Meiran's career spans three decades at top luxury hotels, starting in 1993 at Nikko hotels and including roles at Ritz Paris, Plaza Athénée, and Le Meurice. In 2023, Meiran joined Groupe Barrière as Director of Hotels. By 2027, SBM plans to open Monte-Carlo One in Courchevel. From 1 July 2026, a leaner Executive Committee will include Meiran as COO. This move aims to enhance operational excellence and align with evolving customer expectations.
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ADA Cosmetics Enhances Sustainability by Increasing Recycled Content in Packaging and Creating Mono-Material Pumps

📦 From packaging to usage, a company innovated its CSR strategy by reviewing its product portfolio to increase recyclability and reduce plastic use. A fully mono-material pump was designed to enhance recycling, and post-consumer recycled plastic usage in packaging was gradually increased across brands. The luxury sector is shifting towards elegant, sustainable solutions, with perceptions evolving to see dispensers as sophisticated rather than a compromise, aligning environmental sustainability with operational efficiency in hospitality.
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