Equiphotel announces new luxury space

Béatrice Gravier, director general of Equiphotel, announced new features of the upcoming trade show during a press conference in Paris on October 8. The event, scheduled for November 2 to 5 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, will include a new area called Exclusive Collection focused on high-end hospitality.

Exclusive Collection highlights luxury design

The Exclusive Collection will feature four inspirational projects designed by four designers, artists, and interior architects. These projects, developed in collaboration with companies from the living heritage (EPV), will showcase premium luxury hotel concepts.

Keynote on luxury hospitality

Maud Bailly, director general of luxury brands at Accor, will deliver a keynote speech on luxury hospitality on November 4. Her talk will focus on the evolving landscape of high-end hotel services and design.

Focus on artificial intelligence in hospitality

The event will include several roundtable discussions on artificial intelligence, where hoteliers will share their experiences and insights. These sessions aim to explore how AI is transforming the hospitality industry.

Partnerships with American institutions

Equiphotel has partnered with two American institutions, Hitec and HSMAI, which will host a special program on November 5. This collaboration will include presentations from startups showcasing AI solutions for the hospitality sector.

New F&B village and snacking conference

A new F&B village will highlight innovations in hotel dining, including a signature bar named Atelier Rouge created by Paris Society and Saguez&Dash. A conference on hotel snacking will take place on November 5, focusing on trends in food service for hotels.

Dedicated space for outdoor areas and wellness

A hall dedicated to outdoor spaces will welcome exhibitors focusing on this aspect of hospitality. Hall 4 will be entirely devoted to wellness, featuring conferences on topics such as sleep, presented by medical professionals.

Emerging topic of longevity

Béatrice Gravier mentioned the concept of "longevity" as an emerging topic in the hospitality industry. She noted that this subject is evolving rapidly and plans to discuss it further during the 2028 edition of Equiphotel.