EXTENDAM strengthens its Iberian portfolio
Acquisition of Hilton Porto Gaia EXTENDAM partnered with Highgate to acquire Hilton Porto Gaia, a 194-room, five-star hotel located on the banks of the Douro River. Opened in 2021 and…
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HON Le Mag: Given the shortage of hotel staff, what concrete solutions are available? #3
While the first part of this analysis focuses on the strength of the employer brand and the second part on the benefits of technology, this third and final part gives…
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MGallery unveils a new property in the South of France
L’Isle de Léos, a local and artistic anchor Opened on 23 September 2025, L’Isle de Léos has 49 rooms, including 11 suites, and is part of the Accor group’s MGallery…
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Numa opens a new property in Hamburg
🏠 Located at Lübeckertordamm 2, near Hamburg's central station and Lake Alster, a new site comprises 185 apartments over 17 floors, each about 30 m², equipped with kitchenettes. The stay is digitally managed via smartphone, offering 24/7 customer service. The stylish interior blends burgundy, camel, and blue, with Verner Panton's lamps and artwork. The group, expanding its European presence, recently opened its first UK property in Brighton and appointed five new managing directors.
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July 2025: dark clouds gather over the French hotel industry despite the heatwave
🏖 France, July 2025: National hotel occupancy rose by 2.3 points to 73.2%, but daily rates fell by 8%. Upscale hotels experienced a 5.7-point occupancy boost. The French Riviera hosted 55% international guests, with Americans spending €170 daily. Paris saw a 5.3-point occupancy rise due to American and Asian tourists. Provinces saw RevPAR grow: Normandy +12.6%, Brittany +9.2%. Cities like Paris and Lille faced -14.6% RevPAR declines due to heatwaves over 40°C, redirecting tourists to cooler destinations like Strasbourg and Rouen.
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Summer 2025: A two-tiered tourism
🗺 International tourists boosted France's summer 2025 economy, with Aéroports de Paris seeing increased traffic, particularly on transatlantic and long-haul flights. Air France enjoyed strong demand, while travel revenue rose by 12% in spring 2025. Meanwhile, 77% of French planned vacations with an average budget of €1,820, but 39% cut back on expenses. "Black weekends" dropped to 20% of traffic, and weekday travel increased by 10% from 2019 levels, indicating shifting vacation habits.
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Is Ennismore about to go public?
📈 Founded in 2021, Ennismore manages 180+ hotels and 500 bars/restaurants across 16 brands. In 2022, Accor sold 10.8% to a Qatari consortium for €185M, valuing Ennismore at €2B. Accor holds 62% and might list Ennismore, aligning with its simplification strategy. Expansion plans include openings in Nashville, Chicago, Mexico City, Zurich, and Sydney. Competitive lifestyle segment sees Accor leading against Marriott, Hilton, and others. RevPAR for Accor's lifestyle hotels grew by 9.9% in H1 2025.
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Map of the week: hotel openings – August #1 2025
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Climate, purchasing power and redistribution of flows: the summer of major decisions
📊 French hotel industry showed a 1.9% increase in RevPAR in early summer 2025, driven by a 3.4-point rise in occupancy rates, though average daily rates fell by 2.8%. Paris and the French Riviera excelled with a 10-point higher occupancy than the national average, aided by high-end international demand. Notably, the Channel and Brittany coasts saw RevPAR growth of 14.9% and 10.3%, respectively. Climate change propelled the "coolcation" trend, enhancing mountain and rural tourism, with Normandy leading RevPAR growth at 14.9%.
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Wilde aparthotel’s first property opens its doors in Cambridge
🏨 Staycity Group has opened its first Wilde aparthotel in Cambridge's historical center, featuring 227 rooms, including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The design reflects Cambridge’s academic heritage, with interiors by London-based Thurstan. It incorporates sustainable features like eco-friendly materials, 56 solar panels, and rainwater harvesting. Wilde aparthotels are expanding in key cities, including London, Manchester, and Berlin, with future plans for Vienna, Lisbon, Porto, and Amsterdam, appealing to both business and leisure travelers.
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