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[Update] First Destination by Hyatt to open in Greece

🌴 Zélia Halkidiki, an adults-only luxury resort, opens under Hyatt's brand in Kassandra Peninsula, Greece. Located 50 minutes from Thessaloniki Airport, it offers 104 guestrooms and 18 suites. Culinary highlights include Mediterranean, Japanese-Peruvian, and farm-to-table dining with two bars. The resort features the Zélia Amazonia Spa, fitness facilities, and beach access. Guests can enjoy hiking, e-bike tours, and kayaking. A new Hyatt Destination hotel is set to open in Paros in 2026.
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Xavier Desaulles: ‘The aparthotel sector is growing faster than the traditional hotel one’

🏨 Adagio's 2024 performance was stable compared to 2023, with occupancy rates from 72% to 75%. The average stay at Adagio is 3.5 nights, double the competitors. The FIRST 2030 plan aims for 180 establishments by 2030, with a potential business volume of €700 million. Key goals include achieving a Net Promoter Score of 60, 100% Green Key certification, and reducing energy consumption by 15%. Expansion focuses on France, UK, Germany, and Southern Europe.
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The transformation of theme parks into resorts – Part 2

🎪 Disneyland Paris, one of France's largest hotel parks, is transforming into a full-fledged resort. With 7 Disney-branded hotels featuring 5,700 rooms, the park boasts the third-largest hotel capacity in France within 30 minutes' reach. Over €800 million has been invested in hotel refurbishments, including the Marvel-themed New York Hotel and the princess-themed Disneyland Hotel. Future transformations include Disney Sequoia Lodge in 2026 and Disney Davy Crockett Ranch.
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