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Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson Individuals hotel in Paris
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Hotel YAC Paris Clichy, a member of Radisson Individuals, the Group’s first Radisson Individuals property in Paris, located in the leafy suburbs of the city of lights. Following an extensive renovation, the hotel welcomes guests with its magnificent rooftop, lush garden, beautiful patio, as well as renovated guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool, all within a short walk of the Seine and the Clichy Bridge.
The chefs putting their food on the map
With many guests calling for authentic food experiences, hotel restaurants are stepping up to the plate to meet this demand by showcasing local culture through their dishes. Brooke Theis speaks to Gabriel Kolofon, cluster director culinary at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, the Michelin-starred chef Luis Pestana of Reid’s Palace in Madeira, Belmond Hotel, and Kelvin Omondi Mazzi, the head chef at Great Plains’ ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya, to find out more.
Destination? The here and now
After years of being cooped up and restricted, travellers are now eager for new experiences as they holiday – and they won’t settle for the bog-standard itinerary. Mae Losasso hears how hotels are enhancing the guest experience as she speaks to Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Travel Group and Beyond Green.
Cold comfort
Sustainability has long been the focus of many in the hospitality industry, and spas are no exception. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Klara Ranggård, hotel manager at Arctic Bath, Sweden, and Lucy Brialey, co-founder and director of Sustainable Wellness, to hear how they are adopting sustainable practices into their wellness offering
American hotel stays 2023 vs 2022
The outlook for the hotel industry for Q1 is very good as most business travellers return to normal activity, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association
Down to a fine art
As guests become increasingly curious about the places they visit, owners and designers are reacting in kind. Andrea Valentino talks to Tina Norden from Conran and Partners and Anne Becker Olins from Accor to learn how the art hanging in hotels is actually chosen, the importance of heightening a property’s atmosphere, and why the future might involve fewer ultra-expensive showpiece works
Looking ahead
On the back of the successful general managers meeting in Lisbon, EHMA president Panos Almyrantis shares his expectations for the industry, what he thinks 2023 will bring and his priorities for the new year
What the data says 2023 will look like for hotels
Hotel Management International looks at STR’s insight on global performance during the first few weeks of 2023 to suggest what the rest of the year could be like for hotels.
What’s next for Marriott?
With a rich history in the hotel industry and nearing 30 years at Marriott International, Gonzalo Aguilar is a big believer in the hospitality industry. As the group’s chief operating officer for Europe, he has held a diverse roster of roles over the years that have shaped his career in the industry. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Aguilar to hear his hopes for the future as he breaks down Marriott’s aims and developments for the year ahead.
Want to go Dutch?
From Rotterdam to Breda, tourists are discovering there’s more to the Netherlands beyond its capital city – an opportunity that hoteliers are capitalising on. But with Amsterdam struggling with its infl ux of visitors, how can this small, tightly packed country hope to develop sustainably? Andrea Valentino talks to Jurrian Dompeling, senior vice-president at JLL, and Stephan Stokkermans, the managing director at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, to learn more.