What have we spotted this week in the world of luxury hospitality?
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This week, Journal des Palaces team went to IMEX America, to get a feel for all the trends in the MICE sector, and also looked at the opening of a new player in the Paris hospitality scene, Le Grand Mazarin, a creation of Maisons Pariente. We also discovered a new player in the luxury market, Elegant Collection, a brand we'll be keeping a close eye on in the coming months. Meanwhile, major groups continue to expand worldwide, such as Marriott with a new W in Australia, and Kerzner, which has appointed an insider as president of its Atlantis brand.
We published 53 news this week, and these are some of the stories that caught our attention this week, among the gems of information that you can discover right here.
Le Grand Mazarin a newcomer in Paris hospitality business
With Le Grand Mazarin, Maisons Pariente is inaugurating its fourth store and taking on a new world for its first venture into a major city.
The Marais continues to reinvent itself. A year after welcoming the SO/Paris, this historic Parisian district, which attracts tourists and artists alike, continues to expand its hotel offering with the long-awaited arrival of the Grand Mazarin on the corner of rue des Archives and rue de la Verrerie. This new hotel, designed by Maisons Pariente, is the culmination of five years' work and many challenges.Far from Paris Read this article by Christopher Buet
IMEX America : MICE sector in top form for 12th edition
In terms of floor space, number of stands and visitors, the show broke all records and posted a stronger-than-expected rebound. Read this article by Sylvie LEROY
Elegant Hotel Collection launches
Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels, targeting 50 properties globally by summer 2024.
The independently-owned flag will expand on a curated, invitation-only basis, creating a luxury community where individual hotels receive tailored service. Read more
W Hotels unveils architectural icon in Australia's waterfront metropolis with the opening of W Sydney
W Sydney is Ahead of the Curve with its Vibrant Design and Alluring Venues Creating a New Hub on the Harbour. W Hotels , part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announces the highly anticipated opening of W Sydney. Read more
Reardonsmith Architects complete new hotel gem in London’s Chelsea - one Sloane officially opens its doors
Born out of a collaboration between the Cadogan Estate and the legendary Parisian hotelier, Costes, ...At Sloane opens its doors this month bringing an exquisitely conceived and designed hotel to London’s collection of extraordinary hospitality destinations. Read more
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Unveiling luxury at its finest: Banyan Tree Residences Creston Hill, nestled near Khao Yai National Park, Thailands Unesco world heritage site
Located near the UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, this THB 17 billion venture is situated within a 226-rai site with a 30-rai lake featuring luxury pool villas and freehold condominiums, redefining luxury living in Thailand. Read more
Hotel Del Coronado announces more than $160 million restoration and revitalization of historic victorian building
The legendary Hotel del Coronado , part of Curio Collection by Hilton , has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next and final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million development plan to preserve and enhance the National Historic Landmark property for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the community alike. Read more
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club expands to the heart of Tulum
The 300-suite and private villa adults-only haven offers nature-inspired elegant design perfectly situated in the alluring Tulum. Read more
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Timothy M. Kelly is appointed President of Atlantis Read
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