Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Marriott International Inc. has partnered with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to launch five new hotels in Austria, adding over 1,100 rooms. Four will become Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a first in Austria, while Parkhotel Schönbrunn joins the Tribute Portfolio. Key figures like Jérôme Briet and Martin Winkler highlight the strategic growth and exceptional service. Notable openings include AC Hotel by Marriott Vienna Naschmarkt, with the first hotels set to open in Q3 2025 after major renovations.

🏖️ Kerten Hospitality and Azure United Properties announced The House Residence Azure Zanzibar, a luxury resort slated for completion by end of 2026 in Michamvi peninsula, during the Arabian Travel Market event in Dubai. The presence of Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha, Zanzibar's Minister of Tourism, underscored the project's significance. The resort will feature 93 ocean-view villas, including 16 overwater villas, embodying modern elegance with local authenticity, Swahili design elements, and sustainable practices like renewable energy use. High-end amenities include coworking spaces, destination dining with an overwater restaurant, wellness center, adult and family pools, and immersive cultural activities such as "Mama Moves" dance classes and "Earth-to-Table" picnics with local producers, reflecting the island’s growth as a top East African tourist destination.

🏖️ Meliá Hotels International will expand its Mediterranean presence by opening 4-star Hotel Corte Rosada in Alghero, Sardinia, summer 2025—15 minutes from Alghero – Riviera del Corallo airport. The expansion raises Meliá's Italian hotel portfolio from 8 to 15 by 2027. The seaside hotel, in Porto Conte natural park, offers 152 rooms and suites, a wellness center, and various dining spaces, near Alghero’s historical center and natural sites like Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto.

🏨 Leonardo Hotels Central Europe integrates the new Leonardo Mainz into its portfolio, aiming to strengthen its position in the Rhin-Main region with a strategic seventh hotel. Managed by Gloram Real Estate, Leonardo Mainz undergoes renovation before welcoming guests on August 1. The hotel features 217 rooms and suites designed by renowned interior architect Andreas Neudahm, and will offer amenities including a welcoming lobby, an elegant bar, a contemporary restaurant with terrace, the unique "Kasematten" bar, a generous wellness area with a pool, two saunas, a jacuzzi, and 13 flexible conference rooms.

🏖️ Four Seasons to open a luxury resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, UAE, by 2026, in partnership with Al Zorah Development Company. The resort will feature 23 villas, 74 rooms and suites with private terraces overlooking the Arabian Gulf, just 35 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The resort promises upscale amenities including an 85-meter infinity pool, an adult-only pool, a children's pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a lavish spa, and a private beach. Guests can enjoy bespoke activities, including diving and exploring local mangroves and lagoons.

🏖️ TUI France expands with 10 new Lookéa and Marmara clubs across six countries in summer 2025, boosting its network to 59 vacation clubs in Europe. New additions in Greece, Spain, Montenegro, Kenya, Mauritius, and the Dominican Republic cater to diverse clientele. Club Marmara Gran Palas in Spain features a luxury spa near Port Aventura, while Club Lookéa Delphi Beach in Greece offers all-inclusive seaside experiences. The expansion includes 650 animators and 60 delegates enhancing customer experience.

🏨 Leonardo Hotels Central Europe to open Leonardo Mainz in Rhin-Main region in August 2025, marking the chain's seventh hotel in the area. The renovated property will feature 217 rooms and suites, designed by Andreas Neudahm, and 13 conference rooms totaling 225 square meters. Amenities include a welcoming lobby, bar, restaurant with terrace, and a wellness area, catering to business and leisure travelers, and featuring the unique "Kasematten" bar in a vaulted cellar.

🏨 Kimpton Main Frankfurt, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle brand, opened as the brand's first hotel in Germany. Located in Frankfurt's financial district, the hotel boasts 155 rooms and suites with a design inspired by the 20th-century Bauhaus movement and the building's history as the former Deutsche Bank headquarters. The interior features a contemporary take on Bauhaus aesthetics with geometric shapes, minimalist decor, and modern materials such as steel, glass, velvet, green marble, red depths, and dark cherry wood.

🏠 Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced the addition of 19 new properties from 12 countries to its global portfolio during the first quarter of 2025. These hotels are located in Greece, Brazil, Spain, Italy, and more, each offering a unique luxury experience with personalized service. Notable properties include Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini, Greece, and Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.

🏖 SLS Hotels & Residences opened its first European establishment, SLS Barcelona, in the heart of the dynamic Port Fòrum, Barcelona. The hotel features 471 rooms and suites with balconies or private terraces, designed by the Rockwell Group. Gastronomic offerings include six different concepts, such as Lora, L’Anxova Divina, Kyara, and Cosmico, a rooftop with pools, DJs, and sushi boats. The resort boasts three pools, a fitness center by Edan Studios, an upcoming underground spa, and exceptional event spaces, including a ballroom.