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Fouquet's Gstaad to open on 4 December

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Signal of the Week24 October 2026 Fouquet's Gstaad to open on 4 December Barrière will open Fouquet's Gstaad on 4 December 2026, the sixth Fouquet's address, in a property built as an Ultima flagship. It offers 11 suites and 6 apartments (33 bedrooms), a 1,500 m² private chalet, a spa of more than 800 m² and a Zuma pop-up. Ultima Capital keeps the real estate and Barrière operates.
Signal of the Week22 October 2026 LVMH takes a seat on Pampelonne with The 1051 LVMH Hotel Management has acquired both the walls and the business of The 1051 in Ramatuelle, a restaurant, bar and private beach founded in 2018 by Maxime Lamon. The price was not disclosed.
Signal of the Week22 October 2026 IHG Q3: Europe holds while Greater China softens Global RevPAR rose 5.3% and EMEAA 5.0%, while Greater China fell 3.3% and the Middle East was broadly flat.
Signal of the Week22 October 2026 Accor Q3: luxury RevPAR up 8.9%, full-year target raised Revenue reached €1,503M (+7.7% at constant exchange rates) and group RevPAR rose 4.9%. Luxury & Lifestyle RevPAR grew 8.3%, 11.3% excluding the Middle East, where UAE RevPAR is still down about 20%. The 2026 EBITDA target moves up to €1,270–1,285M.
Signal of the Week20 October 2026 Four Seasons lists 13 openings for 2027 and beyond Four Seasons has named 13 hotels and resorts for 2027 and beyond. They include The Park Gstaad after a renovation led by Joseph Dirand, Four Seasons Hotel Berlin in the former Hotel de Rome, and the brand's first resort in Japan, in Okinawa, designed by Kengo Kuma and Kuniken.
Signal of the Week19 October 2026 Paris RevPAR up 11.2% in September According to the EXTENDAM barometer, Paris RevPAR reached €245.8 in September 2026, up 11.2% year on year, against +8.1% for France and +7.5% for Europe. BNP Paribas Real Estate counts €1.9bn invested in French hotels over nine months, 53% of it in Paris.
Signal of the Week15 October 2026 Constellation Hotels takes back its Paris flagship Now sole owner of the former Maybourne Saint-Germain, Constellation Hotels (led by Gianluca Muzzi) is taking back management and branding. Neil Jacobs, ex-CEO of Six Senses, is building its operating platform, with a new brand collection due before year-end. The name 'Le Saint-Germain' is reported by CFNEWS IMMO and still to be confirmed.
Signal of the Week1 December 2026 ILTM Cannes runs from 1 to 3 December The International Luxury Travel Market returns to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes from 1 to 3 December 2026.
Signal of the Week23 November 2026 Hospitality Awards 2026 in Paris The Hospitality Awards ceremony is held on 23 November at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, honouring winners across three main categories and special prizes.
Signal of the Week9 November 2026 Gault&Millau Gala at the Carrousel du Louvre The Gault&Millau Gala takes place on 9 November at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, with 28 nominees across seven national awards, including Chef and Sommelier of the Year.
Signal of the Week2 November 2026 Marriott reports Q3 2026 results Marriott International publishes its third-quarter 2026 results on 2 November at about 7am ET, with a call led by CEO Anthony Capuano and CFO Jennifer Mason.
Signal of the Week2 November 2026 EquipHotel opens at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles France's main hotel-supplier show runs on the theme of 'plural hospitality'. Closing date to be confirmed (5 or 6 November).
Signal of the Week1 November 2026 The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm reopens after a six-month refurbishment The resort returns on 1 November with a redesigned St. Regis Bar.
Signal of the Week30 October 2026 Mandarin Oriental, Paris begins a full transformation while staying open Rooms and suites are being redesigned by Tara Bernerd and three new dining concepts by Humbert & Poyet. GM Vincent Poulingue has been in post since 18 May. No completion date published.
Signal of the Week27 October 2026 Hilton reports Q3 2026 results Hilton publishes its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on 27 October, followed by a call at 9am ET.