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4 Steps to Greater Impact: Timeless Insights from McKinsey Classics
The McKinsey article emphasizes the importance of timeless insights in today’s fast-paced world, advocating for companies to adopt strategic thinking to remain competitive. Authored by Alex Panas and Becca Coggins, global leaders in industries and functions, it outlines four steps to increase impact, with a focus on leadership and adaptability as key factors for sustaining…
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Achieving Sustainability: Costa Navarino’s Emission Reduction Success and Future Goals
Costa Navarino in Messinia allocates 8% of its budget to sustainable infrastructure, achieving a 75% emission reduction in 2024 and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, having relocated over 7,000 olive trees and surveyed wildlife richness in 2025. The Six Senses Laamu resort’s “Fish For Tomorrow” program involved 45 fishermen in 2024, landing over 13,000…
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Allemagne, Maldives, Grèce : trois projets qui s’inscrivent dans une dynamique RSE
Dans l’hôtellerie, la RSE produit désormais des résultats chiffrés : réduire ses émissions de 75 %, garantir un revenu stable aux pêcheurs d’un atoll, faire de ses salariés la première raison du retour des clients. Trois établissements l’ont démontré, chacun sur un pilier différent. La première cérémonie des Hospitality Icons, ce jeudi 25 juin, les a…
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Lara Dupré, l’héritière d’un art de recevoir
Le 25 juin 2026, à l’InterContinental Paris Le Grand, Lara Dupré a reçu le prix « Iconic Young Hospitality Professional » décerné lors de la première cérémonie des Hospitality Icons. À moins de 30 ans, la diplômée de l’Institut Paul Bocuse a déjà cofondé deux hôtels à Abidjan. Avec Le Palais d’Akwa, son adresse la…
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Björk’s Creative Odyssey: National Gallery of Iceland Unveils Dual Exhibitions and Previews 11th Album
In 2026, the National Gallery of Iceland showcases Björk’s innovative artistry through two exhibitions: “Metamorphlings,” displaying 80 masks by James Merry, and “Echolalia,” featuring audiovisual installations such as “Ancestress” and “Sorrowful Soil,” running until September 20. Additionally, on August 12, Hafnarfjörður hosts “Echolalia: the rave” to celebrate Smekkleysa’s 40th anniversary with performances by Arca and…
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James Beard Awards 2026: Celebrating Culinary Excellence and Hospitality Innovations in Chicago
On June 15, 2026, in Chicago, the James Beard Awards celebrated top culinary talents, honoring Michael Tusk as Outstanding Chef, Adrian Torres as Emerging Chef, and Kalaya as Outstanding Restaurant. Meanwhile, New York’s historic Jacob Riis Bathhouse is set to reopen in July as a private club after an $88 million renovation, with a $1,000…
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Madame C : Strasbourg redécouvre l’art du plaisir à la Belle Époque
Depuis 1998, le groupe Faktory façonne le paysage de la restauration et de la vie nocturne strasbourgeoise. Fort de 13 établissements, il a bâti sa réputation sur des adresses à forte identité ancrées dans leur territoire dont fait partie Madame C ouvert à l’été 2025. Le groupe franchit une nouvelle étape en s’imposant dans l’hôtellerie…
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Tokyu Hotels Joins Forces with Global Sustainable Tourism Council to Advance Sustainable Practices Worldwide
Tokyu Hotels and Resorts signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council to implement international sustainability standards, focusing on improving environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability across their operations. The partnership, endorsed by Tokyu Hotels’ president Takashi Takei and GSTC’s CEO Randy Durband, includes training seminars and workshops for employees and suppliers…
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PHAL Partners with Prestigious Luxury Hotel Brand and Advances AI Integration with Top 10 Hotel Group
PHAL, an advisory firm focused on integrating agentic AI into the hospitality industry, has signed a Letter of Intent with a renowned luxury hotel brand shortly after introducing its first Top 10 mandate. A leading hotel group has also progressed to the proof of concept phase with PHAL OS, while the firm offers 12-month retainer…
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Waldhuus Bellary : quand l’hôtellerie economy réinvente un patrimoine alpin
Depuis 1936, la famille Nakajima-Schild avait fait du Waldhotel Bellary une institution de Grindelwald, transmis de génération en génération. En 2024, Carole et Philip Hauser, reprennent l’établissement et opèrent un virage stratégique assumé. Une démarche qui leur a valu le prix Iconic Economy Hotel & Hostel Opening lors des premiers Icon Awards d’Hospitality on.
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