Simon Bouvier
Laurent Kleitman on the future of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s growth and ‘The White Lotus’ effect
The CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group explains how the brand drives growth through heritage properties, innovative experiences and strategic pop-culture partnerships, positioning the company for long-term expansion.
How Paris Design Week is now emerging as a contender to Milan’s design reign
With striking venues, support for emerging designers and renewed respect for France’s métiers d’art, Paris Design Week has quickly become a must on the global design circuit, and Milan’s fiercest competitor.
What the Paris Air Show tells us about the future of flight
From military drones to space rockets and sustainable fuel, the aviation industry is racing toward a new era. Here’s what is and is not ready for takeoff.
Abidjan is one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. But can it swerve political instability?
They say anything can grow in Côte d’Ivoire – including big ideas. But some fear political uncertainty will stifle its development.
The man paid to worry about the future shares predictions for France, the Trump administration and an EU military shopping spree
AXA Group’s chief economist, Gilles Moëc, explains how insurers have to plan for every eventuality and why he’s quietly hopeful about Europe.
The Seine’s reopening to swimmers marks a watershed moment for Paris’s civic renewal
For the first time in more than a century, Parisians have been allowed to swim in the Seine. Three outdoor bathing areas opened to the public this weekend amid a searing heatwave, though authorities…
Long neglected on dusty shelves in Corsican bars, Cap Corse is now looking to make an international comeback
After a period of decline, the island’s once-iconic apéritif is experiencing a notable resurgence by looking to the past.
Could Europe be about to benefit from Trump’s US brain drain?
Amid Donald Trump’s cuts to federal institutions and grants, more US-based scientists are considering jumping ship – and Europe will be waiting with open arms.
Defence dominates the skies as drones take off at the Paris Air Show
“The Choice of Sovereignty”, “Protecting Democracy” and “Ready for the Unknown”. Not a promotional campaign for the US Navy Seals but rather the slogans that were emblazoned on chalets and billboards belonging respectively to…
Five creative forces shaping the worlds of architecture and design
From a designer honing Nigeria’s modern craft legacy to a pioneering Milanese gallerist, our interviewees share their thoughts about their work and this year’s Salone del Mobile.
