Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos Opens Its Doors


Le Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos est installé au-dessus de la baie de Kalo Livadi, sur six hectares à flanc de falaise - Photo : Four Seasons

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Four Seasons opens a new property in Greece with the Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos.

Installed on six hectares on a cliffside, above the bay of Kalo Livadi, the hotel was imagined by the Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis in the spirit of a traditional Mykonian village.

The property offers 94 rooms, suites and villas, including several with private pools.

The accommodations echo the island’s architectural codes, notably lime-washed façades and a minimalist design, while offering views of the Aegean Sea.

Guests can also enjoy a private beach and two infinity pools. A shuttle service and private transfers moreover allow access to Chora.


Four Restaurants and a Spa

The culinary offering rests on four venues: Álef, a Mediterranean grill, Corbu, dedicated to Italian cuisine, The Beach, devoted to cocktails by the sea, and Kafeneo, which notably serves coffees, mezzes and Greek specialties.

The spa includes seven treatment rooms, an outdoor pavilion and a thermal circuit with a sauna, steam room and vitality pool.

The fitness center is open 24/7 and features, among other things, an outdoor spinning studio and a yoga area.

The hotel also offers several experiences across the island, including excursions to Delos and Rhenia, panoramic helicopter flights, tours of Chora, or horseback rides to Fokos Beach.

Four Seasons also notes that the hotel can be combined with the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, located a few hours away. The group has also announced the development of a future property in Porto Heli, in the bay of Hinitsa.

Air France Opens New 500-Square-Meter Lounge at Frankfurt Airport


Air France inaugure un nouveau salon de 500 m² à l'aéroport de Francfort - Photo Air France wings architects

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Air France franchit une nouvelle étape dans le déploiement de ses standards d’accueil avec l’ouverture, ce 1er septembre 2026, de son tout nouveau salon à l’aéroport international de Francfort.

Aménagée au sein du Terminal 3 inauguré au printemps dernier, cette infrastructure de près de 500 m² propose près de 120 places assises pour recevoir les clients Business et les membres Flying Blue Elite Plus d’Air France, de KLM et de l’alliance SkyTeam.

Accessible quotidiennement de 5h à 21h30, le salon s’organise autour de plusieurs zones distinctes destinées au repos, au travail ou à la restauration. Les usagers disposent d’un espace de travail équipé d’une cabine acoustique, d’un coin relaxation en retrait, ainsi que d’équipements connectés comprenant des bornes d’éligibilité à l’entrée, un accès Wi-Fi gratuit, des prises électriques et USB, et une offre de presse numérique via l’application de la compagnie.

Le salon intègre également un espace réservé exclusivement aux membres du programme Flying Blue Ultimate pour leur garantir davantage d’intimité. Cet investissement s’inscrit en soutien de l’activité opérationnelle du transporteur français sur la plateforme allemande, où il assure jusqu’à cinq liaisons quotidiennes vers son hub de Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

« A moment of calm and French refinement before the flight », souligne la compagnie à l’occasion de l’inauguration de cet espace opéré en partenariat avec Global Lounge Network. Conçu avec l’agence MARKS, le lieu offre une vue panoramique sur les pistes et intègre le mobilier de designers français comme Pierre Paulin et Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec.


A dining offer focused on French know-how and sustainable development

At the heart of the setup, the fifty-seat dining area offers a menu of savory, sweet and vegetarian dishes refreshed throughout the day. The menu highlights French specialties, accompanied by a selection of wines, champagnes and local beers.

In terms of operational management of the site, procurement prioritizes locally sourced and seasonal products. The company also notes that it implements measures to reduce food waste and to sort and recycle all waste generated by the dining service.

MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for 2028 Alaska Summer Season


MSC partira en Alaska pour l'été 2028.   DepositPhotos.com/DonyaNedomam

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The cruise line is already gearing up for its third season in Alaska. MSC Cruises has opened sales for its itineraries for the summer 2028, with MSC Poesia as the vessel dedicated to this program.

Departing from Seattle, the ship will offer 7-night cruises starting on April 24, 2028. The itineraries will notably allow guests to discover Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Tracy Arm in Alaska, as well as Victoria, in British Columbia.


A Renovated MSC Poesia

For this new season, passengers will rediscover a recently renovated MSC Poesia, which notably welcomes the new MSC Yacht Club.

This concept « ship within a ship » includes 69 suites, a 24/7 butler and concierge service, as well as several private spaces : restaurant, lounge, solarium with whirlpools and a grill restaurant with bar.

The ship’s renovation also allowed the addition of two specialty restaurants: Butcher’s Cut, focused on meat, and Kaito Sushi Bar, dedicated to Japanese and Asian specialties.

The MSC Aurea Spa has also been modernized, while the ship now features a MSC Gym Powered by Technogym, a Gentleman’s Barber, several training studios and a Top 15 Exclusive Solarium reserved for Aurea guests.

The itineraries offered in Alaska will place emphasis on the landscapes and nature of the region.

Among the highlights announced are sailing through the Tracy Arm fjord, with its glaciers and waterfalls, as well as calls at Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point.

Polynesia: Aranui Cruises Opens 2028 Bookings With New Itineraries


Aranui Cruises ouvre les réservations pour sa saison 2028 - Depositphotos.com @AlexShadyuk

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Aranui Cruises officially opens sales for its 2028 program.

With more than four decades of activity, the Polynesian company continues its cruise model that blends freight transport with exploration travel, featuring two complementary ships: the Aranui 5 and the Aranoa, a new mixed cargo vessel whose delivery is planned for March 6, 2027.

For this new season, the company is resizing its offer with the return of the Aranui 5 to its historic 12-day itinerary to the Marquesas Islands and an expanded program for the Aranoa.


Aranui 5 Refocuses on the Marquesas

In 2028, the Aranui 5 will dedicate its entire schedule to the Marquesas Islands.

In total, 23 departures of 12 days are planned for the year, thus returning to the company’s classic itinerary.


To read: Polynesia: I tested for you the Aranui 5 Australes cruise

This shift responds notably to logistical constraints related to freight activity, essential for the populations of the archipelagos served.

To accompany this return to the historic itinerary, Aranui Cruises also announces that the 2027 prices for Marquises cruises will be maintained.


Aranui Cruises: Four itineraries for the New Aranoa

The new Aranoa, currently under construction, will have its own program in 2028. In total, four distinct itineraries will be offered, for 23 departures.

The first will combine the Australes and the Society Islands, with calls at Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea and Huahine. This 12-day voyage will be offered 14 times, compared with 13 days for the equivalent itinerary in 2027.

A second route, also devoted to the Australes and the Society Islands, will take travelers further with a stop at Rapa, one of the most isolated islands in French Polynesia. With a duration of 13 days, this itinerary will also include Moorea, Bora Bora and Raiatea, but not Huahine.

The Aranoa will also head toward Pitcairn and the Gambier Islands for two 12-day departures. This cruise will offer the chance to discover one of the most remote territories in the Pacific, notably linked to the history of the Bounty mutineers.

The company will offer a shorter format, with a five-day departure dedicated to the Tuamotu. This new product will allow travelers to explore the archipelago’s coral atolls over a shorter period.

On the occasion of the 2028 sales launch, Aranui Cruises is implementing several commercial advantages, including a 15% discount on Aranoa voyages and a 10% discount on Aranui 5 voyages, for bookings made before December 31, 2026.


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Assas Hotels Opens Soléo Prado in Marseille City Center


Assas Hotels inaugure le Soléo Prado au cœur de Marseille. Soléo Prado réception, photo by Soléo Prado

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The Assas Hotels group officially announces the opening of Soléo Prado, its second Marseille address located just steps from the iconic Velodrome stadium.

Following the July 2025 inauguration of RockyPop in Marseille, the operator continues its expansion in the South of France by radically transforming a former Citadines hotel residence.

This ambitious project, led by project manager and director Philippine Razou, required nine months of comprehensive renovation to adapt the building to the evolving uses of modern hospitality.

Located at 9/11 Boulevard de Louvain, in immediate proximity to major transit routes and the Parc Chanot exhibition center, the hotel offers a flexible 98-key proposition, distributed among standard, superior, and executive rooms, as well as 18 apartments and studios equipped with kitchenette areas. This diversity enables it to welcome long-stay business travelers as well as families and groups of friends up to five people.


A design inspired by Marseille’s identity

The interior architecture, entrusted to Marie-Paule Clout, founder of the Noir Nuance agency, draws directly from the light and the Marseille way of living. The color palette revolves around hues of pastis yellow, calanque green, terracotta red, and azure blue.

The materials favor authenticity with an omnipresence of linen, raffia, raw or glazed terracotta, and light woods.

From the entrance, living spaces invite conviviality through a large lobby equipped with a self-service honesty bar offering coffee, syrups, and herbal teas.

At the rear of the establishment, a tree-lined terrace surrounded by flowering laurels provides a true calm cocoon away from the urban hustle and bustle. A fully equipped fitness room and a generous breakfast buffet blending homemade cakes and savory flavors complete the offerings.


Sustainable management on a daily basis

Soléo Prado integrates an environmental and social approach in line with the guidelines of the Assas Hotels group. The establishment aims to obtain the Green Key Label as well as a positive assessment via the FairScore audit by 2027. Concrete actions unfold daily through combating food waste, monitoring energy consumption, and promoting short supply chains.

In a biodiversity-preservation approach, the hotel has also banned nearly all of its cleaning chemicals in favor of an ozonated water system.

The property features an underground private parking with electric vehicle charging stations and a reception that is open around the clock.


Pricing positioning: the end of the puzzle for traveling families

The opening of Soléo Prado by the Assas Hotels group marks the introduction of a highly agile business model in the heart of Marseille’s Prado district.

The hotel offers family rooms with bunk beds or interconnecting rooms linked by a private vestibule that isolates noise. It maintains a very accessible average rate, typically between 120 and 130 euros per night for five people, excluding exceptional events.

For its business clientele and for hosting professional seminars, management chose not to invest in constructing bulky internal meeting infrastructures. The hotel has thus entered into a win-win commercial agreement with a local association located in office buildings facing the property.

The hotel rents and valorizes the workshops and meeting rooms of this organization when they are unused, allowing companies to lodge their staff at Soléo Prado while working just a stone’s throw away.


The story of Philippine Razou: from a life change to leading a hotel

Philippine Razou didn’t fall into the hotel industry right away.

This former Parisian chose to leave a permanent contract after business school and four years in human resources to pursue this sector out of passion.

Driven by a strong desire to undertake, she first learned the ropes of operational roles on the ground at a four-star property in Paris.

It was while exploring new opportunities that she seized the chance to partner with the Assas Hotels group to revive this former Citadines hotel residence, whose transformation potential immediately captivated her.

Philippine Razou thus led the nine-month construction as project manager, working in close collaboration with the management group throughout the renovation phase before officially taking the helm of the hotel for its opening.

Radisson Hotel Group Opens New Hotel in Cannes


Radisson Hotel Group ouvre un nouvel hôtel à Cannes - Photo : Radisson Hotel Group

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Radisson Hotel Group étoffe son portefeuille français avec une nouvelle adresse sur la Côte d’Azur.

The Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside has just opened its doors on Docteur Raymond Picaud Avenue, near the Croisette, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, and the historic Suquet district.

This opening aligns with the group’s development strategy on a market considered a priority.

France remains one of Radisson Hotel Group’s strategic markets, while Cannes has established itself as one of the most renowned European destinations, for both leisure tourism and major events“, notes Yilmaz Yildirimlar, COO Managed Hotels Europe of Radisson Hotel Group.


Radisson : une offre pensée pour les clientèles loisirs et MICE

The establishment features 100 rooms, distributed across four categories (Standard, Superior, Premium and Junior Suite).

Inspired by the Mediterranean way of living, the décor emphasizes bright spaces and tones evoking the Côte d’Azur coastline. A portion of the rooms includes a balcony with views of the Mediterranean or the gardens.

The Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside also aims to appeal to business travelers. Two modular meeting rooms, illuminated by natural light, can accommodate up to 150 participants for conferences, seminars or private events. They are equipped with audiovisual gear and complemented by a dedicated catering offer.

Outside, terraces and the pool provide additional spaces for hosting receptions or events overlooking the sea.


A Mediterranean-Focused Dining

The dining offer revolves around La Palma Restaurant & Bar, which showcases a Mediterranean cuisine crafted from regional products. The restaurant offers a breakfast buffet, a seasonal menu, and a selection of cocktails served on a terrace with panoramic views.

The establishment benefits from a location that allows visitors to quickly reach Cannes’ main tourist sites, from the Croisette to the Îles de Lérins, passing by the Suquet and the Palais des Festivals.

We are delighted to welcome our first guests to the Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside. Every detail of the establishment has been designed to reflect the warmth and relaxed elegance of Mediterranean hospitality“, declares Samia Briki, the hotel’s general manager.

She adds that the establishment aims to welcome both business travelers and vacationers or guests coming to celebrate a special occasion.


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Hilton Opens Two New Hotels in Greece and Iceland


Hilton poursuit l'expansion de son portefeuille européen avec l'ouverture de deux établissements - Depositphotos.com @josekube

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Hilton continues to expand its European network. The group has just announced the opening of two new properties, one in Greece, and the other in Iceland, illustrating its strategy of growth in popular tourist destinations.

In Chania, on the Crete island, the group unveils the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, marking Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ return to Greece.

Located immediately adjacent to the old town and the seafront, the property aims to attract an international clientele year-round.

At the same time, Hilton opens the Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first property of the brand in northern Iceland. Situated in the heart of Akureyri, it relies on an identity strongly rooted in local culture.


La Canée : Hilton mise sur une destination ouverte toute l’année

With this opening, Hilton strengthens its presence in Greece, where the group now operates more than 50 hotels under various brands.

The Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa comprises 85 rooms and suites. All feature a balcony with a private heated pool, while some also offer a private sauna and views of the Aegean Sea.

The property also includes an on-site rooftop infinity pool, a botanical garden, a spa developed in partnership with L’Occitane en Provence, a fitness center and several spaces dedicated to hosting meetings, seminars, weddings or private events.

On the dining front, several concepts are offered: a Mediterranean all-day restaurant, a rooftop with a pool, a sea-facing lounge as well as a Fauchon cafe-patisserie, marking its first presence in Greece.

According to Hilton, this new property aligns with a plan to help desaisonnalize the destination by developing an offering suitable for both leisure travelers and business guests.


En Islande, Curio Collection s’installe à Akureyri

More than 4,000 kilometers from Crete, Hilton also continues its expansion in the Nordic countries with the opening of the Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton.

The hotel comprises 71 rooms as well as 15 serviced apartments. Its concept draws on Icelandic literary heritage: the name Skáld refers to the poets and storytellers who hold an important place in the country’s culture. This identity is reflected in the interior design, the choice of materials and the artworks present in the property.

The Abba-labba-lá restaurant showcases Nordic cuisine crafted from local and seasonal ingredients. Two rooftop terraces, a fitness space and several reception areas complete the offering.

Located just a few minutes’ walk from Akureyri’s city center, the hotel also positions itself as a gateway to the main natural sites of northern Iceland, including the Diamond Circle, whale-watching excursions, ski resorts and the Northern Lights.


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Assas Hotels Opens Lepoussin Hotel in the Heart of Cannes


Assas Hotels inaugure l'Hôtel Lepoussin au cœur de Cannes, Hôtel lepoussin Lobby reception, photo by Hotel lepoussin

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Located about a ten-minute walk from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, this former standard aparthotel has undergone a complete overhaul to erase traces of its past.

Classified as four stars, the establishment now offers 72 rooms distributed across five categories (Classic, Comfort, Superior, Family, and Family Superior) capable of accommodating up to 6 people.

All the rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with NUXE welcome products, a TV with Chromecast, and optimal comfort for short or long stays. Pets (up to 15 kg) are also welcome, with special attention.


A Contemporary Reinterpretation of the Belle Époque

The interior architecture, entrusted to Marie-Paule Clout (founder of the Noir Nuance agency), unifies the historic neo-classical main façade with the more recent extensions from the 1990s around a timeless identity.

The decoration relies on a palette of natural tones (warm sand, light stone, saline hues) and noble materials such as parquet, walnut, wicker, stone, and linen.

From the Belle Époque-inspired welcome, the tone is set with a graphic parquet floor and elegant moldings. The breakfast area was designed beneath a wide glass roof, like a winter garden, incorporating an orange tree and a lemon tree kept in place.

The hotel also integrates a wellness space featuring an indoor pool, loungers, and a herbal tea bar, completed by a fully equipped fitness room.


A Clear-Cut Eco-Friendly Approach

In line with the policy of the Assas Hotels group, the Lepoussin Hotel implements concrete everyday actions to reduce its environmental impact.

The emphasis is on waste management and weighing, reducing food waste, and transparency about the local origin of breakfast products.

For the upkeep of the premises, the establishment has banned nearly all chemical products in favor of an ozone water system. The hotel aims for a comprehensive assessment via the FairScore audit by 2027. The site finally features a private parking lot equipped with electric charging stations.


Valentin Villatte, Operations Director

Valentin Villatte, the operations director, holds a bachelor’s degree from the Institute Vatel. He climbed the ranks of the hotel industry by serving as Executive Housekeeper at the National des Arts et Métiers in Paris, then as Director of Housekeeping during the opening of the Belle Plage hotel in Cannes.

After managerial stints at the Gray d’Albion Barrière in Cannes and at L’Îlot du Golf in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, he takes the helm of this new address of the Assas group.

Trenitalia France Opens Frecciarossa to Interrail and Eurail Pass Holders


Trenitalia France ouvre ses Frecciarossa aux détenteurs des Pass Interrail et Eurail - Depositphotos.com Auteur den-belitsky

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Trenitalia France continues its expansion on the European rail market. The company announces its integration into the Interrail and Eurail networks, thereby granting access to its Frecciarossa trains to holders of the famous rail passes.

This evolution concerns both European travelers holding an Interrail Pass and international customers traveling with a Eurail Pass. They can now include Trenitalia France-operated connections in their itineraries across the 33 countries covered by the network.

Travelers have two options: the Flexi Pass, which allows selecting a fixed number of travel days within a given period, and the Continuous Pass, which offers unlimited travel for the duration of the title’s validity.


Trenitalia France: a driver for the company’s growth

Fully digital, the Passes are accessible via the Rail Planner app, which allows you to plan your journey, add Frecciarossa trips, and present your pass during checks.

To ride Trenitalia France trains, seat reservations remain mandatory. Its cost is set at 10 euros for domestic journeys and at 13 euros for international routes. Reservations can be made online, at Trenitalia France ticket offices, or via the company’s call center.

For Marco Caposciutti, president of Trenitalia France, this integration fits into the company’s growth strategy.

This partnership with Interrail B.V is, for us, a genuine strategic lever in our development on the rail market. It fully aligns with Trenitalia France’s mission: to promote train travel and offer a travel alternative that is simpler and more sustainable, he states in the press release.

This Pass responds to a strong trend: travelers seeking a novel experience, where the journey becomes an essential part of the trip. » he adds.

The integration of Trenitalia France into the Interrail/Eurail Pass network gives travelers even more freedom to go further and follow their curiosity beyond borders, explains Wouter Wolff, head of public affairs and strategic relations at Interrail B.V.

Present in France since December 2021 as part of the opening to competition of passenger rail, Trenitalia now operates the Paris-Lyon, Paris-Milan, and Paris-Marseille lines.

Train: SNCF Connect opens bookings to Germany and Switzerland


SNCF Connect facilite les voyages en France et en Europe du premier au dernier kilomètre, Depositphotos.com, Photo by jayantbahel

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At the approach of the major summer departures, SNCF Connect expands its European catalog. The mobility platform has just integrated offerings from the German and Swiss railways. The agreement with Deutsche Bahn and the Swiss Federal Railways now provides connections to chain together trips in France, Germany and Switzerland.

Users can thus organize cross-border journeys that combine several operators from a single interface.


A Comprehensive Travel Companion and Summer Promotions

Beyond the European extension, the SNCF Connect app preserves its door-to-door itinerary search features, grounded in precise addresses rather than just station-to-station routing.

Travelers can centralize the purchase of multiple transport modes including trains, carpooling, long-distance buses, taxis, or car rental. The platform also integrates the public transport networks of around thirty French urban areas and centralizes ticket management for exchanges or cancellations.

Access to real-time traffic information, compatibility with various payment methods such as Apple Pay or the dematerialized Chèques-Vacances, and discounts on accommodations complete the range of services.

For the summer period, the SNCF Connect app also rolls out several initiatives and promotional activities.

In the leisure domain, a sweepstakes open until the end of August offers a chance to win more than a hundred invites for two to Disneyland Paris. A playful and illustrated holiday workbook is also available online to entertain solo travelers or families during their journeys.

Finally, a thematically curated interactive map, regularly updated, suggests destination ideas based on remaining seats in trains and local points of interest, organized around the sea, the mountains, urban getaways, and cross-border trips.