La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏙 Cirio's first sardine and anchovy canning factory opened in 1926 in Porto Ercole, Tuscany. After expansion in the 1970s, it closed in 1984 and remained unused for nearly 40 years. Erqole, owner of La Roqqa, Torre di Cala Piccola, and Isolotto Beach Club, bought the site in 2016. The Fabbriqa project aims to transform the old factory into a proud local hospitality venue by its 40th closure anniversary, enhancing local employment and preserving the community.

🏠 Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, met with the Madagascar government earlier this week to discuss potential partnerships, focusing on tourism development including hotel construction and promotion. This meeting reflects a shift in Emirati investment towards Africa, particularly Francophone regions, possibly at the expense of Europe and mainly the UK.

🏖 Cheval Blanc opened its sixth luxury property at Anse Intendance on Mahé island, Seychelles. The resort boasts 52 villas, with 24 beachfront and 28 hillside, ranging from 220 to 620 square meters, each featuring a private pool of at least 12.5 meters in length. Renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, known for Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives, designed the property with a blend of contemporary architecture and local inspiration.

🏡 Pullman Tokyo Ginza, a newly constructed hotel strategically located in a premier Asian shopping and entertainment district, features 145 contemporary rooms, an all-day restaurant, a destination bar, a well-equipped gym, a club lounge, and a lobby lounge. Pullman, founded in 1859, caters to a dynamic clientele of global visionaries with eco-certified designs and smart technology. Accor's Premium, Midscale, and Economy Operations Director in Asia, Garth Simmons, highlights the hotel's prime location and the role it plays in Japan's upscale accommodation demand.

🏠 The Mercure Muscat boasts 186 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the city, mountains, and sea. The hotel showcases Oman’s artistic traditions through calligraphy in all rooms and urban art on the exterior. Mercure Muscat offers authentic dining rooted in Omani culture with "Discover Local" program, including all-day "The Valley," lobby "M Café," poolside bar, and fusion Asian "Yum Yum." Ismail Ibrahim, the General Manager, emphasizes the importance of culinary experiences in connecting guests with local culture.

🏖️ Mercure Nha Trang, with 124 ocean-view rooms, caters to business trips, beach getaways, and leisure experiences. Accor operates 43 hotels with 10,662 keys in Vietnam and plans to expand with over 65 hotels and more than 24,000 keys. Garth Simmons, COO for Accor's premium, midscale, and economy division in Asia, identifies Vietnam as a growing market with significant development potential. The Mercure brand aims to connect guests with local culture, responding to the increasing demand for high-quality hospitality.