While luxury brands move away from the ‘stuffy’ traditions, a new breed of hotels that spans the entire price spectrum is competing to meet the needs of the digitally dependent Millennials. But how is such a long-standing industry redefining itself to meet the needs of Gen Y?

As French people look to trim their budgets and spend more free time on home turf, hotels are launching new concepts to cater to these staycationers. So what do they look for in a hotel? How can Gen Y’s expectations be met? And is there a French way of living that can be applied to hospitality?

“Sharing is caring,” states a TV spot from holiday home rental company HomeAway. “Or at least that’s what they told us.” Actually, the spot highlights the uglier side of sharing holiday amenities like pools or bathrooms. But can HomeAway dethrone Airbnb by undermining the sharing economy?

Have you ever arrived at a hotel in an unfamiliar country and had no idea where to grab dinner? Or maybe you’ve been busy travelling and checking in, then forgetting to order a cab? Thanks to a partnership between Uber and Hilton Hotels, these problems could soon become a thing of the past.