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Radisson Blu expands its footprint in Türkiye

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara Çankaya as part of its expansion in Türkiye, targeting 100 hotels by 2030. The hotel in Ankara's Çukurambar business district has 162 rooms, including six suites. Dining options include Sky View Restaurant, Basilico Restaurant, and Globe Lounge Bar. It has a 528 m² ballroom, a 535 m² event space, and can host up to 500 guests. Facilities include a gym, Turkish baths, saunas, steam rooms, and a spa.

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Travelodge expands in London with a new hotel in Bromley Mall

🏨 Travelodge inaugurated a 59-room hotel in Bromley, South East London, on March 10, 2025, featuring a premium design. The Energy Performance Certificate rated B building promotes sustainability with LED lighting and green roofs. Strategically located near Bromley Civic Centre and a train station, the hotel boosts local employment with 19 new jobs. Part of Travelodge's expansion, it joins over 600 hotels, including 83 in London, with plans for new hotels in Beckenham, Chiswick, Stratford, and Upminster.

Set-jetting: when tourism makes its cinema

🎬 "Set-jetting," a trend where popular streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO, Disney+, and Prime influence travel, is making destinations and hotels more prominent in international tourism. Expedia has identified this trend as a major influence for 2023, capitalizing on the success of series like ‘The White Lotus’.

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Palladium Hotel Group reorganises its brands

🏨 Palladium Hotel Group restructures into two units: Lifestyle Brands and High Energy & All-Inclusive Business Units. Aiming for international growth, sales are projected to reach €1.2 billion in 2024, a 12% increase. The Spanish company operates 40 hotels across eight countries and its nine brands will now optimize brand management and profitability. Juan Serra leads the Lifestyle Brands unit, while Ana Morillo heads the High Energy and All-Inclusive unit. With €650+ million invested, six new openings are planned by 2026, focusing on the French market, which represents 6% of its European business.

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EHL Hospitality Business School and LVMH launch a new master’s degree

🎓 EHL Hospitality Business School partners with LVMH to launch an Executive Master in Sustainable Luxury, starting October 2025. A ten-month programme at EHL Lausanne campus, with an exclusive trip to LVMH companies, includes five modules, a six-month internship, and a final project. Aimed at EHL graduates and professionals with a Master's degree, the programme focuses on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence in luxury retail and hospitality, offering career advancement within LVMH.

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Pandox expands in Germany with the acquisition of Pullman Cologne Hotel

🏨 Pandox AB to acquire Pullman Cologne Hotel for €66 million, with closing set for Q2 2025. This 275-room property in Cologne, Germany, is expected to offer growth through renovations and repositioning. The anticipated initial yield is around 6.5%. The seller is Art-Invest Real Estate on behalf of an institutional hotel fund. The hotel will operate under AccorInvest post-acquisition. Pandox already owns three hotels in Cologne and recently acquired Radisson Blu Tromsø Hotel in Norway and three Residence Inn by Marriott in London.

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The women shaping tomorrow’s hospitality

👩 Maud Bailly heads Sofitel, MGallery Hotel Collection, and Emblems Collection, promoting French hotel elegance and eco-responsibility (46% Sofitel certified). Solenne Ojea-Devys, OKKO HOTELS director, focuses on CSR, with all teams trained and initiatives like ‘A hotel for my parents’. María Zarraluqui, Meliá Hotels VP Development, drives expansion with sustainability, co-founds Women in Hospitality. Sara Ramis, Barceló’s Chief Client, Marketing & Sustainability Officer, pursues innovation and customer experience. Cécile Rosset, Korner Hotels co-founder, combines technology and human relations. Alix Boulnois, Accor’s Chief Business, Digital & Tech Officer, fosters digital and cultural transformation. Valérie Hoffenberg’s SHE Travel Club promotes safe travel and gender equality in hospitality. Vanessa Heydorff, Booking.com France MD, champions AI and innovation for customer satisfaction. International Women's Rights Day recognizes these influential women in hospitality.

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Salon de l’Agriculture 2025: has the harvest been good for hoteliers?

🌾 Salon International de l'Agriculture 2025 in Paris attracted 607,000+ visitors, up by 0.64%. Despite this, Paris Region hotels didn't mirror this success; 2024 hotel performance was better with RevPAR increasing by 2.8% from 2023.

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Leonardo Limited Edition expands its portfolio in Germany

🏠 Leonardo Hotels to expand in Germany by adding Badischer Hof Baden-Baden to its Leonardo Limited Edition collection from 1 May. The hotel, with a history dating back to a Capuchin monastery transformed into a luxury hotel in the 19th century, will be the fourth of its kind in German-speaking countries. It features 153 rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant, and a spa with thermal water pools. Andreas Neudahm will lead the redesign, marking the hotel's new era under Leonardo.

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Experimental unveils new Paris address

🏥 Experimental group to open the 5-star, 43-room Experimental Marais Hotel on 11 March 2025 in Paris, with Tristan Auer's neo-Gothic design. The hotel features a large restaurant, cocktail bar, spa, and pool. Temple & Chapon restaurant seats 100 and serves grilled meats and American classics, designed by Auer and artist Clovis Retif. L'American Bar offers signature cocktails and fine wines. Spa Experimental Marais provides Susanne Kaufmann treatments and a swimming pool.

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