La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏨 Aleph Hospitality, a leading independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, is set to expand in Ghana by adding The Address, an iconic hotel in Accra, to its portfolio. Owned by DevtracoPlus Limited, a top real estate company in Ghana, The Address is the second hotel entrusted to Aleph by DevtracoPlus, reflecting the owner's confidence in Aleph's management expertise. The Address is slated to open in 2026 and will feature 121 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a sky-view bar, a cigar lounge, a fully equipped fitness center, a swimming pool, and meeting rooms. Located in Roman Ridge, Accra's north, this mixed-use complex will offer luxury apartments with private pools. Over 60% of Aleph's current hotel owners have entrusted additional properties to their management, highlighting their proven expertise in the region.

🏡 Locke inaugurated "Le Jardin de Verre by Locke" on February 25, 2025, in Paris' Latin Quarter, 5th arrondissement. The aparthotel offers 145 rooms across 11 categories, including two signature suites. It's the 17th property of the group. Managed by Arnaud Imbert, former Director of Operations at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel (2015-2021), who has been preparing since May 2024. Features include a gym, yoga studio, meeting room, and the Bibie restaurant opening in May with diverse dining areas.

🏨 Andaz Doha, located in West Bay near Hamad International Airport, has opened, marking the third Andaz brand establishment in the Middle East. The hotel features 256 rooms, 32 suites, 4 royal suites, 56 residences, three culinary concepts including the already open The Salt Road Doha, with Mr. & Mrs. Hawker and Mumble Jungle coming soon. The property boasts a spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, and 1,600 square meters of meeting space, highlighting luxury and Qatari culture in its design.

🏖 Nekajui, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America, opens in Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica, featuring 107 ocean-facing rooms, suites, private residences, and luxury tree-hanging tents. Occupying 567 hectares of tropical forest, the resort blends contemporary design with local architecture using sustainable materials. Cultural immersion includes Latin American art and cuisine by Chef Diego Muñoz. Unique offerings include Puna restaurant with Peruvian-Costa Rican fusion and the Niri beach club with an Iberian vibe, plus a spa with local-inspired treatments.

🏕️ Marriott International expands its luxury safari offerings in Kenya with the upcoming opening of Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp in August 2025 and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in 2026. The former will be set in the Masai Mara, featuring 20 luxurious suites, a spa, and gourmet dining; marking Ritz-Carlton's first foray into safaris. The latter will offer an immersive experience in the Solio Game Reserve, with 20 luxury tents, a spa, wellness center, and activities like horse safaris. These additions bring Marriott's portfolio in Kenya to seven properties with over 1,100 rooms, emphasizing environmental conservation and community support through job creation and educational programs.

🏖️ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor group, in partnership with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate and Odyssey Hotel Group, opens Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol in Andalusia, southern Spain. The resort features 311 rooms, suites, and private villas, some with pools and terraces, boasting panoramic Mediterranean views. It includes five restaurants, one led by starred chef Benito Gómez, and offers local specialties such as espeto. The 1,800 m² spa provides holistic treatments and wellness facilities. The property also caters to golf enthusiasts with an 18-hole course and hosts events with dedicated spaces for weddings and meetings, while accommodating families with clubs for children and teenagers.