This summer will see a raft of hot hotels opening their doors across Europe, so we check out six of the best to inspire planners for future events, from chic city boutiques to coastal retreats…

Accor has revealed plans to join forces with Ennismore, owner of the Hoxton Hotels, to create what it claims will be the largest and fastest growing player in the lifestyle sector.

Accor and sbe have announced an agreement to turn trendy five-star London hotel, The Curtain, into a Mondrian hotel, marking the return of the brand to London and the UK.