Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏠 The Domaine du Montcel, located in the Bièvre valley, has been renovated and turned into Dolce by Wyndham hotel, boasting a contemporary French elegance and a Sothys spa. The spa includes eight treatment rooms, sauna, hammam, ice fountain, sensory shower reflecting four seasons, fitness room with a coach, yoga classes on demand, and an indoor-outdoor 15-meter pool open all year, adorned with toile de Jouy mosaic and artificial plant wall. Architect Sébastien Flamant and artist Élodie Lefèvre designed the spa, emphasizing white wood and bright colors. Sothys was selected for their natural ingredient products and unique treatments, with the signature "Indonésie ancestrale" being the most popular.

🌱 Ephemera Group opened its fourth establishment, Wonderwoods, near Angers on February 8, 2025, marking its first venture outside Paris. Located in the leisure space of L'Atoll shopping center, the immersive restaurant is an initiative by founders Jade Frommer and Annaïg Ferrand. Wonderwoods features an enchanted forest-themed atmosphere, developed by partners skilled in creating unique environments, blurring the line between imagination and reality.

🏨 Bpifrance joins somnOO, a top independent hotel group in Europe founded by Lars Backhaus and Christian Rousseau in 2014, aiming to rank among Europe's top five hotel owners/operators. With over 60 hotels, more than 4400 rooms, and €100M revenue managed in 2024, somnOO, supported by France Investissement Tourisme 3 fund, is expanding, planning to own 100% of its properties. Success is driven by a startup culture, managerial trust, initiative freedom, and operational performance.

🏦 Hilton partners with Loughview Leisure Group for a franchise agreement, launching the DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square near Belfast City Hall. This hotel, featuring the Jaffe Penthouse and 131 rooms and suites, is part of Hilton's growth strategy, alongside the upcoming openings of DoubleTree by Hilton Derry-Londonderry and Marcus Hotel Portrush, Tapestry Collection, both expected in 2025. Hilton's portfolio in Northern Ireland will total seven properties, marking the region as a key strategic expansion point and bolstering its economic appeal.

🏖 Forte Village Resort, located 45 minutes from Cagliari, named Best World Resort for the 26th consecutive year, is set to introduce new suites, bungalows, restaurants, a park, and an expanded sports and wellness offering in 2025. Hotel Il Castello will feature the new beachfront Suite Perla with wooden finishes and white tones, as well as revamped Executive Deluxe Mare rooms and reception area. Villa Elina within the resort adds a new suite with four luxury bedrooms, a heated pool, private garden, and 24/7 butler service.

🏠 Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, set in the verdant seclusion of Nai Lert Park, will open on April 2, 2025, in Bangkok's embassy district, Lumpini. The 52-suite hotel features an exclusive Aman Club, a 1,500 square meter Aman Spa & Wellness Centre, and exceptional signature residences. It marks Aman's return to its origins since the 1988 launch of Amanpuri in Phuket. Reservations are open for stays beginning April 2, 2025. It will be Aman's 36th location and 3rd urban property after Aman Tokyo and Aman New York.

🏂 Odalys Vacances opens a new 4* Prestige residence named L’Ecrin de Vars in the heart of Vars, providing direct access to La Forêt Blanche ski slopes. The residence features 63 apartments, from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom units for up to 8 guests, with fully equipped interiors and balconies offering mountain views. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, lounge lobby, fitness room, ski storage, online check-in, and pre-arrival bed preparation. After Serre-Chevalier, Auron, and Praloup 1500, this reinforces Odalys' presence in the Southern Alps.

🏠 Le Mas du Chemin de la Mer, a renovated Catalan sheepfold with 7 Mediterranean-style rooms, joined Gîtes de France in 2025 with a 5-ear rating. Located 3km from Saint-Cyprien beach, it offers a countryside setting, a garden, a large pool, and services from the 5-star L’Île de la Lagune hotel, part of the Roussillhotel group. The accommodation is designed for families or friends seeking tranquility near the sea.

💻 IWG, a global leader in hybrid work solutions, is opening a new Regus site in Tours Aéronef, located in the dynamic business district of Tours Nord, France. The facility opens on February 24, catering to the increasing demand for hybrid workspaces. In 2024, IWG expanded its footprint in France with 14 new sites, averaging more than one opening per month. This new opening strengthens IWG's presence in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

🏦 Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group to manage a 5-star establishment in Ronda, opening in 2026 under The Meliá Collection brand. The first 5-star hotel in the city, located in the 16th-century former Madre de Dios convent, will feature 27 rooms, two courtyards, gardens, a restaurant, pool, gym, meeting room, and spa. Summum Hotel Group will operate the hotel, owned by Grupo MGI. The alliance aims for 500 rooms by 2029.