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France Overtakes Italy as Europe’s Top Luxury Hotel Market in July

Global Travel Collection’s advisors redirected high-end bookings to France after years of Italian leadership

Avignon, France
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Overview

  • Luxury hotel bookings in France soared by 64% year-over-year in July 2025, led by Paris (2,710 nights), Nice (1,313) and Marseille (286).
  • Italy held second place with strong performances in Rome (777 nights), Milan (725) and Naples (679) despite ceding the top spot.
  • The United Kingdom saw a 13% rise in July luxury reservations, with London’s Claridge’s and Ham Yard among the most popular.
  • Spain entered the top five European luxury destinations on the strength of Barcelona bookings and high demand in Madrid and Ibiza.
  • In 2024, Global Travel Collection advisors facilitated $2.3 billion in luxury travel sales through nearly 900 trips averaging $1,400 per night.