Hotel news that should not be missed this week! (27.08.21)

Get Together Hospitality - It's back to school!

The entire HDB Solutions team is pleased to open the season with a back-to-school meeting on Wednesday September 8, 2021 in Paris to bring together all partners in the hotel industry. Read the article

Best Western: “The summer has been quite good but it is not quite at the level of 2019"

Olivier Cohn, CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts France was the guest of BFM Business. The group was able to achieve a “fairly good” season in France this summer without however reaching 2019 levels. Read the article

Tourism: the city of Paris deserted by foreign visitors

At the end of August, the capital is emptied of tourists. The American and Middle Eastern clientele missed the big hotels and the restaurant owners. The few visitors are delighted to rediscover Paris without the crowds of big days.

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Airbnb will help Afghan refugees by hosting them for free

After the withdrawal of American and NATO forces last May, the Taliban seized Kabul, the Afghan capital, on Sunday, August 15. Since then, thousands of people have rushed to the airport to flee the country and foreign powers continue to evacuate their nationals, so to help, Airbnb will open thousands of accommodations for free. Read the article

When hotels get perfumed

According to a study conducted by Givaudan, 89% of people believe that fragrances can have a beneficial effect on their well-being. In a turbulent society that no longer allows the time necessary to refocus on oneself, we are witnessing the increasing role of scents in playing on emotions and anchoring ourselves in the present moment.

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IHG launches a new luxury brand, the Vignette Collection

The IHG group is strengthening both its luxury hotel offer and its ability to attract independent establishments to its fold with the launch of the Vignette Collection. Read the article