La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏡 L'Oetker Saint-Tropez, situé entre Saint-Tropez et les plages de Pampelonne, promet une fusion d'authenticité provençale et de sophistication. Designé par Triptyque et Gilles & Boissier, il comprendra un paysage naturel stupéfiant et 11 maisons provençales. Chaque chambre ou suite sera entourée de verdure, avec des terrasses privées. L'hôtel proposera une expérience immersive avec 53 chambres et suites.

🏨 Investment firms KKR and Baupost Group have formed a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of 33 Marriott International hotels in the UK from a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). European vertically integrated hotel platform Amante Capital, part of KKR, will manage the partnership and continue operating the properties as upscale Marriott-brand hotels. The portfolio includes 6,500 keys and has undergone recent high-quality renovations, offering amenities for both business and leisure travelers across prime cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Liverpool. This marks KKR's second investment with Marriott International in Europe, making them the largest owner of upscale Marriott hotels in the EMEA region.

🏦 Waldorf Astoria New York will start taking reservations from December 10 for stays in 2025. The hotel, restored by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, features interior design by Pierre-Yves Rochon, offering 375 rooms. The legendary property is set to open in spring 2025, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, with the majority of rooms exceeding 50m2, blending historical elements with modern enhancements. General Manager Luigi Romaniello anticipates welcoming guests to create new memories at the iconic hotel.

🏡 Ritz-Carlton Belgrade, opening in Serbia's capital, by Marriott International, offers 193 rooms and suites, Ritz-Carlton Club, two restaurants, indoor pool, fitness center, spa, and over 1,700 sq m of event space. Project also includes residential and office towers, conference center, marina, and promenade. Marriott's Serbia portfolio currently has four properties including The St. Regis. Ivan Bošnjak of Danube Riverside doo Beograd collaborates on the development.

🏡 Dusit Princess Melaka, strategically located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Melaka, marks Dusit's entry into the Malaysian market. Melaka is a growing global tourist destination with a unique heritage and health tourism blend. In September 2024, the region welcomed approximately 10 million visitors, surpassing its annual target of 8.7 million, primarily from key Asian markets like China and Singapore. The hotel, formerly Ramada Plaza Melaka, features 296 rooms, including Deluxe rooms and a presidential suite, all renovated and rebranded to reflect the Dusit Princess brand's distinctive upscale essence.