Hotel news that should not be missed this week! (17.12.21)

Sustainable development, digitalization: the star ranking for hotels is evolving

To take into account new customer requirements, the star rating of tourist accommodation will evolve, including criteria related to sustainable development and digitalization. Read the article

Hospitality: what are the short and long term technological trends?

As part of the annual conference of The Originals hotel cooperative, Tom.travel was invited to share its vision on short and long-term technological trends. Read the article

Marriott: around thirty luxury hotels expected in 2022

Recently opened in Madrid, the Santo Mauro, a Marriott Luxury Collection hotel, precedes the development in 2022 of some thirty luxury hotels around the world by the American group, across all its high-end brands. Read the article

Arsenale and Accor are getting the Orient Express “La Dolce Vita” back on track!

In 2023, the French group and its Italian partner at the origin of this luxury rail tourism project, will launch six 11-car trains that will transport their 62 passengers from the north to the south of Italy. Three lines will be added connecting Rome to Paris, Istanbul and Split. This announcement comes two weeks after that of Puy du Fou, which will inaugurate in summer 2023 its “Le Grand Tour” in France lasting 6 days and 5 nights, billed 4,900 euros. Belmond (LVMH), market leader (Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express), will also open three European destinations in 2022. Read the article

Coronavirus: hoteliers and restaurateurs call for help in the face of cancellations in the last few days

A survey by a union in the sector shows a drop in activity among professionals and numerous cancellations for the holidays. Read the article

Ski resorts: everything about the health protocol

France Montagnes and its members and partners have produced an educational document for future mountain customers this winter. Its objective is to inform and reassure them about the health situation. Read the article