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🔔 Our latest newsletter is here! This week, we're shining the spotlight on articles that dive deep into the heart of luxury hospitality ✨ 💡 Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, shares insights on the irreplaceable value of human connection in luxury travel. 💫The Luxury MICE Club Leaders launched 2025 in style with a glamorous gathering at Plaza Athénée. 🌍 Los Cabos welcomes a wave of luxurious new hotels, redefining opulent travel in Mexico. ☀️Hôtel Negresco embarks on a transformative journey to redefine its employer brand. ➕and so much more from luxury brands as Mandarin Oriental, Sofitel, Anantara... 💡 Which article inspired you the most? Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of hospitality insights. Subscribe now 📩 #journaldespalaces #attheheartofluxuryhospitality #hoteliers #luxurytravel #news

🌸 💡 “Nothing like what you have seen in other parts of the country” – why you should visit Los Cabos, at anytime of the year - an article by Asia Abadie. - Lien vers la version française en bas du post - From pristine beaches to Michelin-Star dining, explore the unique charm and year-round appeal of Los Cabos.    Los Cabos might be in Mexico but you won’t recognize it as such, between its European influences and its historical roots from the Pericú, the Guaycura, and the Cochimí. The region is currently on its path to fighting misconceptions about Los Cabos, there is a lot more to it than people assume, with it being so far from mainland Mexico, and the opposite of the country and touristic places such as Cancun.    Indeed, Los Cabos is situated on the Tropic of Cancer offering the region different (...)    Read this article on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/eQ64wpCS     🇫🇷 Version française 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBHgHE7d    👉 At Journal des Palaces, we bring you the latest news from the luxury hotel industry. We also have 20 years of experience in connecting talent with top hospitality opportunities. Contact us to easily post your jobs on our newspaper and attract the best professionals 🤩    #LosCabosTourism #tourism #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  📸 Photo credit: Los Cabos Tourism Board

🌸 💡 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) strengthens presence in Ayodhya, signs a Taj. Extends its Footprint to 50+ Spiritual Destinations in India.    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This development with the Solitaire Group is a brownfield project.      Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL has a strong presence across significant spiritual destinations in India and this signing aligns with our strategy of developing spiritual circuits. Ayodhya has witnessed a significant boost in spiritual tourism, as one of the most sought-after pilgrimage destinations in the country. With the recent signings across (...)    Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/eH3DVxnX       #TajHotels #IHCL #hotelproject #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  📸 (Left to right: Mr. Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Tourism, UP, Mr. Mayank Jaiswal, Founder and Chairman of The Solitaire Group, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, UP and Mr. Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, UP) Photo credit: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)

🌟 Discover today's top stories in luxury hospitality with Journal des Palaces!  1. “Nothing like what you have seen in other parts of the country” – why you should visit Los Cabos, at anytime of the year, an article by Asia Abadie (picture below) 2. Corinthia Hotels - Corinthia Bucharest is now taking reservations (picture below) 3. Celebrity Cruises announces launch of river vacations and new fleet that will sail the most iconic rivers beginning 2027 (picture below) 4. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) strengthens presence in Ayodhya, signs a Taj (India) (picture below) 5. Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz unveils elegant new rooms and suites in major renovation milestone  6. Radisson Hotel Group concludes record-breaking year with over 300 new signings and openings in 2024   📰 And also... - Minor International achieves Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for net-zero targets  - Introducing Gundari (Greece)  🛎 Read all about the latest news in today's edition of Journal des Palaces 👇 https://lnkd.in/e824-dF7 #news #luxuryhotels #hoteliers #journaldespalaces #theheartofluxuryhospitality 📸 Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest Photo credit: Corinthia Hotels 📸 Photo credit: Celebrity Cruises 📸 (Left to right: Mr. Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Tourism, UP, Mr. Mayank Jaiswal, Founder and Chairman of The Solitaire Group, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, UP and Mr. Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, UP) Photo credit: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) 📸 Photo credit: Los Cabos Tourism Board

🌸 💡 Marriott International celebrates outstanding development year with 6.8% net rooms growth and record number of gross openings in 2024. With record annual signings, the company ended 2024 with 3,766 properties (577,265 rooms) in the development pipeline.    Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced another year of strong global growth, with a record (...)    Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/ehjPfx2Z       #MarriottIntl #hotelopening #hotelproject #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  

🌸 💡 Two years after its opening, the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel keeps rising - an article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine. - Lien vers la version française en bas du post - The Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is firmly rooted in the dynamic that the City of Angels has been developing over the last few years, and has chosen to combine the experiential DNA of the Anantara brand with the sometimes little-known gems of the Côte d'Azur destination  .    From the rooftop of the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, an imposing panorama stretches as far as the eye can see: the red and ochre roofs of old Nice, dotted with bell towers, intertwine with the greenery of the Albert 1er garden. The hill of the Château proudly dominates the horizon, while the immaculate Baie des Anges stretches until it merges with the infinite sky. In this privileged setting, where every detail invites contemplation, the hotel becomes much more than a place to stay: it becomes a jewel case suspended above the Mediterranean.      Since its inauguration in December 2022, the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel has established itself as a major new player in the luxury hotel industry on the French Riviera. Gaudéric Harang, the hotel's General Manager, appointed at the end of 2023, takes stock of his first year in business. He talks enthusiastically about the initiatives that punctuate the daily life of this exceptional hotel, as well as the projects under (...)    Read this article on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/ef-tvRzb     🇫🇷 Version française 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8yCHTEH    👉 At Journal des Palaces, we bring you the latest news from the luxury hotel industry. We also have 20 years of experience in connecting talent with top hospitality opportunities. Contact us to easily post your jobs on our newspaper and attract the best professionals 🤩      #Anantara #AnantaraPlazaNice #Nice #luxuryhotels #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  📸 Gaudéric Harang has been at the helm of the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel since late 2023 Photo credit: Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine 📸 Rooms designed down to the last detail, to offer guests an experience combining modernity and authenticity  Photo credit: Anantara Plaza Nice / Minor Hotels 📸 The hotel's highlight: its rooftop overlooking the Baie des Anges  Photo credit: Anantara Plaza Nice / Minor Hotels 📸 Another highlight of the Anantara Plaza Nice is its spa, where locals have already made their mark  Photo credit: Anantara Plaza Nice / Minor Hotels

🌟 Discover today's top stories in luxury hospitality with Journal des Palaces!  1. Two years after its opening, the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel keeps rising, an article by Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine (picture below) 2. More than a vacation home: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands global portfolio of luxury Villa & Residence rentals (picture below) 3. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils Ultra-luxury itineraries in Alaska aboard Luminara for summer 2026   4. Marriott International celebrates outstanding development year with 6.8% net rooms growth and record number of gross openings in 2024   5. Minor International and Royal Holdings announce joint venture and strategic entry into Japan's luxury and lifestyle hotel market (picture below) 📰 And also... - Shaping hospitality's future: seven promising leaders graduate from Cycas Hospitality's Cyfari programme (picture below) - Accor brings Pullman Hotels & Resorts back to the Zhoushan islands (China)  - Hyatt announces plans for the first Alila branded resort in Latin America and the Caribbean  🛎 Read all about the latest news in today's edition of Journal des Palaces 👇 https://lnkd.in/e824-dF7 #news #luxuryhotels #hoteliers #journaldespalaces #theheartofluxuryhospitality 📸 Cycas Hospitality proudly celebrated the graduation of seven aspiring candidates from its annual development programme, Cyfari Photo credit: Cycas Hospitality 📸 Step into the world of HBO’s The White Lotus with a set-jetting adventure amid lush tropical forests at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts 📸 Gaudéric Harang has been at the helm of the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel since late 2023 Photo credit: Vanessa Guerrier-Buisine 📸 2 bedroom water pool residence at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Photo credit: Minor Hotels

We have the pleasure to share with you the latest interview of our CEO Olivier Chavy in Journal des Palaces - English version, where he talks about empowering the young generation and talent retention within the Hospitality sector: https://lnkd.in/d7Hp3-y5

🌸 💡 Hyatt evolves brand Portfolios, continues growth momentum with record pipeline of Approximately 138,000 rooms. Hyatt Studios brand expects first hotel opening in Q1; Lifestyle Portfolio pipeline grows by nearly 50% year-over-year.    Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a record pipeline of approximately (...)    Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/eyGnh-aP       #hyatt #hotelproject #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  📸 Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney Standard Guestroom Rendering Photo credit: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts 📸 Photo credit: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts 📸 A Guestroom at The Standard, Brussels  Photo credit: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

🌸 💡 From strength to Strength: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Seasons accelerates growth strategy across Hotels, Resorts, residences and experiential journeys. The company further elevates its global luxury ecosystem, redefining how guests stay, live and travel, while remaining grounded in genuine and unparalleled service experiences.    Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, continues to execute its strategic growth across key global markets, expanding its iconic portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences while redefining experiential travel on land, at sea, and in the air.      This growth is anchored in an approach that blends heritage with innovation as the company thoughtfully expands its offerings to meet the evolving needs of (...)    Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces 👇  https://lnkd.in/esjgErhv       #fourseasons #hotelopening #luxuryhotels #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality  📸 Four Seasons Hotel Madinah Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts 📸 Four Seasons Yachts sets sail in 2026 Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts 📸 The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel  Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts 📸 Four Seasons Resort Mykonos  Photo credit: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts