La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏢 Vacap Hospitality, led by Amadou Loum Diagne, secured an $81 million (approximately 49 billion CFA francs) loan from the U.S. government-controlled DFC for constructing two hotels in Dakar's Almadies district. The agreement, aimed at countering Chinese and Russian presence in West Africa, was signed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. The fund will be used for a 250-room Sheraton hotel and a luxury 150-key Aloft hotel.

🏠 Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, set in Wulin Square, vibrant district of Hangzhou, will complement the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake. This urban hotel is part of a complex featuring residences, offices, retail, and dining options. The hotel boasts 188 rooms, 26 suites with panoramic city views, a spa on the 18th floor, a modern gym, a heated indoor pool, terraces for events, and four unique dining concepts. Four Seasons has 130 hotels and resorts, plus 55 residential properties in 47 countries, with over 50 projects in development.

🏡 Hôtel d'Inghilterra Roma, a 16th-century residence, will reopen on September 27 after a renovation inspired by the Grand Tour era. Renovations, overseen by Elisabetta Fabri, President and CEO of Starhotels, included the restoration of the exterior and the protected historic facade, as well as modernization of upper floor rooms and suites. The hotel reduced its rooms from 84 to 80, enhancing luxury interiors. Italian master artisans contributed to the restoration as part of "La Grande Bellezza – The Dream Factory" project.

🎲 Theater Hotel, boasting 127 spacious rooms, a bar named "le Tartuffe", and several meeting rooms, is conveniently located in the historic center of Antwerp, just 10 minutes from the train station. Renovation plans for the common areas and a complete floor are in the pipeline. This acquisition marks the 4th asset for FPCI Cap Hospitality IV, following the Aqua Hotel Brussels, Argus Hotel Brussels, and Hotel Ligo in Marseille. Theater Hotel is the 2nd acquisition by Honotel this year, expanding its Belgian presence to three establishments. Honotel President Laurent Lapouille anticipates continued investment momentum. Honotel, co-managed by Laurent Lapouille, Hélène Gauthier, and Patrick Luis, has completed over 100 hotel private equity transactions and is noted for its comprehensive service offering in the hospitality sector.

🏠 Groupe Della Frera, led by President Guido Della Frera, acquired 100% of Venezia Capitol shares, gaining full control of Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano. The hotel features 136 rooms, a restaurant, a pool, a large spa, generates over 7.5 million euros in revenue, and employs more than 40 staff members.

🎬 Francis Ford Coppola's group opened the All-Movie Hotel outside Atlanta, offering immersive cinematic experiences. Coppola fell in love with Peachtree City during his two-year Megalopolis shoot. The former Days Inn, now a 27-room film-centric hotel, features a state-of-the-art production center with two editing rooms, a recording studio, and a conference room for filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts.