La Tribune de lHotellerie

🏖 The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa, situated only 5 minutes from Cotonou International Airport in a 29-hectare park, offers 198 rooms, including 14 suites and 5 duplex suites with private pools. Boasting ocean and city views, it will open 4 bars and restaurants from September to December 2024. Juliette Perron, the General Manager, highlighted the recruitment of 90% local talents from Benin. The hotel aims to offer unique experiences and contribute to the international reputation of the Sofitel brand and Benin's tourism. Benin is aspiring to become a major West African tourist destination with its political stability, cultural heritage, and new national brand identity.

🏦 voco Stockholm – Kista, the first voco hotel in Sweden, is now open in the heart of Stockholm's Silicon Valley. Offering 201 rooms, a restaurant, a café, five meeting spaces, a fitness room, and underground parking, this full-service hotel is minutes from corporate headquarters, tech parks, and downtown Stockholm. This new establishment by IHG Hotels & Resorts is a significant addition to the Kista business district, aiming to cater to both local and international business communities.

🏨 The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels, by the Malta-based Corinthia Hotels group, is set to open in November 2024 in the city center of Brussels, Belgium. This historic hotel, initially built in 1910 by royal decree from King Leopold II, features 126 rooms, including 36 suites and 5 signature suites. The Grand Gallery Penthouse, spanning 326 square meters, includes a private treatment room, fitness center, and terrace with panoramic views. Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels Limited, highlights the blend of architectural heritage with contemporary hospitality.