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🏨 Hospitality ON lists new hotel openings and upcoming inaugurations globally, providing a map and key details such as location, style, brand, and room count. The list is updated every 10 days and includes hotels from groups, chains, and networks. Color-coded labels indicate if a hotel opened this week (yellow), will open later in the year (blue), has been rebranded (green), or is a signed project set to open in the future (orange).

🏨 BWH Hotels acquired seven independent hotels in the UK, including the 100-room Best Western Sheffield City Hotel and the 37-room Best Western Ebbw Vale Hotel with on-site dining facilities. The luxury portfolio expanded with Manchester's 32-room Forty Seven Hotel featuring Asha's restaurant, Peterman cocktail bar, and the 36-room Velvet Hotel's bar and brasserie. The Kings Arms in Christchurch joined the WorldHotels Distinctive collection, while the 41-room Lakeland Kendal in Cumbria and the Casa Hotel in Yateley, Hampshire, became part of the Sure Hotel Collection. This growth aligns with BWH Hotels' goal to add 100 properties in five years.

🏖️ Var Tourisme hosts "Les Eclaireurs du Tourisme" in Fréjus on May 17, 2025, featuring speakers Luc Ferry and Raphaël Enthoven. The event focuses on Artificial Intelligence in tourism and aims to address major sector challenges. Supported by Le Figaro, Groupe Nice-Matin, and Espaces Tourisme, this national event is led by Guillaume Decard, President of Var Tourisme and Vice-President of the Var Departmental Council.

🏨 Germain Hotels, Canada's premier national family-owned hotel group with 22 establishments, secured $160M funding for expansion. The group, founded by Jean-Yves Germain and Christiane Germain, is now aided by the next generation—Marie Pier (VP Sales & Marketing), Hugo (VP Operations), Laurie (VP Teams & Culture), and Clarah (Customer Experience). With existing ventures beyond Quebec including Alberta, they aim for a significant presence in Vancouver by 2029, backed by Quebec's financial institutions.

🏕 Les Entreprises du Voyage and Civitatis launched the first semi-annual Index of tourist activities, marking a major step for the French market. The global market for tourist activities is estimated at $179 billion in 2024, expected to reach $264.4 billion by 2030. 63% of travelers claim that the quality and diversity of activities directly influence their destination choice. Activities are now central to the travel experience, influencing itinerary construction and revenue generation for agencies.

🎉 At 115 meters high, the Skybar Paris at Pullman Paris Montparnasse offers a panoramic view of the city and the Eiffel Tower. Open every day from 6pm, it features eclectic music, DJ sets every night, and monthly Mundo parties. Access is for adults only with an elegant dress code required.

📈 The first French edition of the Global Revenue Forum will take place in Paris on June 4, 2025. Organized by BY Solutions and Profit Intelligence, in partnership with Amsterdam and Madrid editions, the event will also be held simultaneously in these cities and streamed online. Themed "Unlock the Future of Profit," it focuses on AI-driven personalization and new tech opportunities for profitability in hospitality. The forum will feature plenary sessions, networking breaks, and exhibition spaces, expecting over 150 participants.

🎭 The Walt Disney Company and Miral are partnering to create a Disney theme park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, marking it as the seventh Disney resort worldwide. This project aims to blend Disney's legendary world with Abu Dhabi's modern and dynamic culture. The resort will feature iconic Disney narratives and characters, exceptional landscapes, and avant-garde architecture. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, and Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, both express their enthusiasm for the project that promises iconic entertainment, themed accommodations, unique restaurants, and innovative shops, while integrating local traditions and contributing to Abu Dhabi's economic growth.

🏢 Michael Malapert, an interior architect, designs unique and inviting spaces that tell a story, especially in the hospitality sector in France, with projects in Athens, Madrid, Nice, Bordeaux, and Paris. His Maison Malapert agency focuses on 4 and 5-star establishments, combining spatial concept with bodily comfort, influenced by his architect father and mother in alternative medicine. The agency's creative process involves a deep analysis of the context to build a strong narrative that shapes design decisions for places like Le Chouchou in Paris and Renaissance in Bordeaux. Sustainability and RSE are integral to their designs, with concepts adapted for both clients and hotel staff. Malapert emphasizes the human element in hospitality, despite advancements in AI.

🌿 Tourism in rural Italy, encouraged by European policies, offers experiences like agritourism combining farming and lodging. The European Commission views rural tourism as vital for sustainable development in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Activities include gastronomy with local ingredients, guided tours, and recreational outings with a low environmental impact. To promote rural tourism accommodations, strategies include web marketing, integrated booking systems, vacation packages, sustainability certifications, and interior aesthetics that enhance comfort and quality.