Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏎 On March 5, the Nièvre Department and Courbet Héritage inked a 70-year emphyteotic lease for an exceptional hotel project at the Nevers-Magny-Cours circuit. This partnership aims to develop a must-visit destination combining sports and local vitality. The agreement includes a 3.37-hectare area for a hotel and entertainment hub, starting with the transformation of an old agricultural school into a 100-room 3-star hotel.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds earlier this month, expanding its UK portfolio, the third-largest in EAME after Germany and Spain. The dual-branded project offers 217 rooms at Hyatt Place for practical travellers and 88 rooms at Hyatt House for extended stays with kitchenettes and apartment-like amenities. Facilities include a 24/7 gym, bar, marketplace, shared meeting spaces, a rooftop bar Azotea, and Zoom restaurant.

🏡 Adrien Feltz and Alexia Courtois unveil "Domaine les Terres Bleues", a new exceptional address located on a preserved 1-hectare site in the heart of the Vallée des Lacs, Vosges. Designed by architect Gérald Klauss and built by Decobois, the domain features two luxury chalets each accommodating 2 people, with materials blending indoors with outdoors, 50m2 south-facing private terraces with jacuzzis, wood fireplace, freestanding bathtub, sensory shower, and king-size bed.

🏨 Esprit de France, part of Compagnie Lebon, has 11 owned hotels and 3 under management, also involving 25 properties in Club Esprit de France. CEO Jérémie de Fombelle, leading for 18 months, aims to expand. After a shaky start pre-summer, the Olympic period helped the group match its brilliant 2023 results. 2023 saw €54 million in revenue, with 9 Parisian hotels contributing €40 million. Similar figures expected for 2024 in Paris, with steady performance in Lens. Le Pigonnet in Aix-en-Provence will reopen in spring 2025 for its centennial celebration.

???? 🏨 Radisson Hotel Group signed four new hotels in Bergen, Norway, with Magic Norway AS, adding 519 rooms to their portfolio, featuring Radisson Individuals brand's Nordic debut. The Magic Kloverhuset Harbour Hotel, a Radisson Individuals member, offers 157 units (137 rooms and 20 apartments) at Strandkaien street, with amenities like a restaurant, wine and cocktail bar, and rooftop bar. These strategic expansions showcase Bergen’s cultural heritage and natural landscapes.

🏖 Pierre & Vacances expanded in Catalonia by adding two hotels: Hotel Port Salins in Empuriabrava and Hotel Pirineos in Figueres, increasing their regional presence to 15 properties. Hotel Port Salins features 41 rooms, proximity to the beach (400m), and a Mediterranean restaurant. Hotel Pirineos near the Dalí Museum offers 56 rooms and 3 apartments. These additions strengthen the group's strategy to focus on key tourist destinations in Spain.

🏨 During the Semaine des métiers du tourisme, B&B HOTELS holds open days at Lille Lillenium Eurasanté (59) and B&B HOME Saint-Ouen (93) on March 28, 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00. The event aims to tackle the hospitality industry's recruitment challenges, intensified by the pandemic, by showcasing career opportunities and connecting job seekers, career changers, and enthusiasts with the industry. B&B HOTELS also seeks to identify future entrepreneurial hoteliers to drive long-term growth.

🏨 MAGORA, a leader in managed real estate in Europe, signed a franchise contract with Hilton for the DoubleTree by Hilton Marseille Euromed. This venture will manage a 130-room hotel slated to open in February 2028 within the iconic M99 tower, being constructed by Constructa in Marseille's Euromed district. MAGORA is expanding its hotel market presence, already established in several popular destinations like Courchevel 1800, Arc 1800, l’Alpe d’Huez, La Clusaz, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This franchise agreement represents MAGORA's first, showcasing their capability to diversify across managed accommodation types and operate with various business models.

🏖️ ZEL Punta Cana, a collaboration between Meliá Hotels International and tennis icon Rafael Nadal, opened to travelers in December 2024, celebrating its official inauguration on March 7. The resort is located 30 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, near Bávaro Beach, and features 190 nature-inspired suites including Master Suites and Swim-Up Suites with private gardens leading to the pool. The resort encapsulates Mediterranean lifestyle and Caribbean charm.

🏛 STARDUST Group partners with ChâteauForm’ EVENT to equip the 3 Mazarium, a premier event space located in the Institut de France, Paris. Seven years post-design by architect Marc Barani, the venue combines heritage with advanced technology. Aimed at high-profile corporate and artistic events, the Group ensures an immersive experience with discreet, state-of-the-art audiovisual installations, aligning with the standards of the Institut's five Academies.