26 | LUXlife Magazine experiences, offering tailored services and cultural immersion alongside unwavering innovation and seamless journeys to ensure consistent client-centricity and top-tier quality experiences. “At Cosy Places, we believe that true luxury is not about excess, but about exceptional experiences, attention to detail, and a deep connection with authenticity,” he tells us. “Luxury in hospitality is about creating a perfect balance between elegance, comfort, and authenticity. Our approach ensures that guests feel unique, valued, and emotionally connected to the places they visit. By maintaining these high standards, Cosy Places sets a new benchmark for independent, high quality hospitality worldwide.” To maintain its frontrunning position in the dynamic market, Cosy Places constantly adapts to meet the evolving expectations of modern travellers. The company transforms challenges into opportunities by staying ahead of industry trends, integrating smart technology, and preserving the uniqueness of each property. On a mission to become the reference for independent, high quality hospitality worldwide, Cosy Places has a number of strategic initiatives planned for the upcoming year, including global expansion through careful curation, strengthening its role as a quality seal, enhanced personalisation and guest experience, and championing the revolution of sustainable tourism whilst maintaining the highest standards of comfort and refinement. “Cosy Places is more than just a hospitality brand – we are a true guarantee of quality, authenticity, and independence,” Jacques concludes. “For 2025, our primary goal is to expand our global footprint by discovering and welcoming extraordinary properties in breathtaking locations across the world. Whether it’s a charming boutique retreat in the heart of Tuscany, a secluded eco-lodge in Costa Rica or an exclusive heritage property in Japan, we continue to seek out hidden gems that align with our philosophy. By staying true to our core values – excellence, authenticity, and independence – we are not just shaping the future of our brand but also setting a new standard for boutique and luxury hospitality worldwide.” Contact: Jacques Barthelemy Company: Cosy Places Web Address: https://cosy-places.com/ ocated in Moissac, Cosy Places is a leading company bringing together a curated collection of independent, characterful boutique hotels and guesthouses to offer guests worldwide unique and personalised experiences. With more than 1,000 hotels spanning across 80 countries, the company is on a mission to support hoteliers who value authenticity, charm, and excellence when delivering hospitality. Cosy Places displays a continuous commitment to excellence and innovation that has quickly established the company as a global reference in independent, high quality hospitality. Since its inception, Cosy Places’ philosophy has been deeply rooted in authenticity and character, excellence and quality, sustainability and responsibility, and innovation and adaptability. These values have laid the foundation for the company’s significant successes, allowing Cosy Places to build a strong, engaged community of passionate hoteliers and conscious travellers. While its core mission has remained the same, the company has adapted over the years to meet the changing expectations of modern travellers seeking more personalised, meaningful, and ethical experiences. Cosy Places serves a network of private members, comprising independent hoteliers, boutique hotels, guesthouses, and luxury properties seeking to distinguish themselves from conventional hospitality brands, as well as catering to travellers seeking immersive and high quality stays that value authenticity over mass tourism. Unlike standardised hotel chains, Cosy Places strives to celebrate the uniqueness of each property it promotes, while ensuring to provide high quality service, sustainability, and local engagement. The company provides its member hotels with a comprehensive range of services designed to boost brand visibility and ensure sustained success. This includes branding and marketing to strengthen presence, reputation, and customer engagement; sales and distribution, using strategic partnerships and digital tools to expand booking opportunities; quality labelling and certifying properties that meet its high standards; and community and networking services, connecting hoteliers with likeminded professionals to exchange best practices. A market leader, Cosy Places has established a stellar reputation for providing travellers with accommodation options that are unique, charming, and luxurious. The company achieves excellence by carefully selecting hotels that meet high standards of quality, comfort, and authenticity. It prioritises personalised and memorable guest Best Worldwide Luxury Hotel Booking Platform 2025 - France With the sheer volume of accommodation options around the world, selecting the right one for your vacation is no easy feat. You can spend hours browsing through an endless list of identically generic options, for no real progress to be made towards booking your next destination. GAPH is a global alliance between more than 700 hotels across over 80 countries, formed to create the largest network of private hotels in the world. We take a look at Cosy Places today, a curated network of independent accommodations brought together under the umbrella of GAPH. We speak with Jacques Barthelemy, President, to learn more. L
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