Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏛 In Greece, Zélia Halkidiki, a luxury adults-only resort operated by Destination by Hyatt, is set to redefine hospitality in Kassandra Peninsula. Located 50 minutes from Thessaloniki International Airport and 25 minutes from Nea Moudania, the hotel boasts 104 rooms, 18 suites, and modern luxury architecture. Culinary experiences include Mediterranean dishes at Mesogaea, fresh bites at Zest, and Japanese-Peruvian fusion at Shizen, with Chef Vassili Papatheodorou at the helm. The Syntrofi offers farm-to-table dining in a vegetable garden. Two bars serve artisanal cocktails and local wines. The Zélia Amazonia Spa provides a heated indoor pool, sauna, and personalized treatments. A fitness center features Pilates reformers and Technogym equipment.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Soliteight Hotel Projects SA ink a deal to introduce Super 8 brand in Spain and Portugal, aiming to fill a gap in affordable lodging in the Iberian region. The agreement includes the development of 40 Super 8 hotels over the next decade, with the first hotel set to open in Leiria, Portugal, in Q4 2027. The expansion caters to budget-conscious travelers with a focus on efficiency and sustainability through modular design.

📍 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's leading hotel franchisor, and Portugal-based Soliteight Hotel Projects SA announce an exclusive development agreement to expand the Super 8® by Wyndham brand in Spain and Portugal. Over the next decade, 40 Super 8 establishments will open on the Iberian Peninsula, with the first in Leiria, Portugal, slated for Q4 2027. This responds to a tourist boom, with Spain expecting 94 million international visitors in 2024, a 3.2% GDP growth, and a significant RevPAR increase (+142% since 2019) in the economy segment. Rui Alpalhão, CEO of Soliteight, cites a significant deficit of budget international brand hotels in the region. New hotels aim for smart modular design, energy efficiency, and contemporary styling.

🍔 Le Slimana, inaugurated in August 2023 in Marrakech's Medina, blends Moroccan tradition with Mediterranean influences across three floors. Named after an old dwelling of Sultan Slimane, it offers distinct spaces, including a ground floor jazz bar, and features authentic local craftsmanship in its decor.

🍴 Internationally renowned French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opened a restaurant in Dublin, located on the rooftop of the luxurious new hotel The Leinster, quickly becoming a city hotspot among local food enthusiasts and visiting epicures. JGV, known for his prestigious venues in New York, Tokyo, and Paris, chose Dublin for its strong culinary tradition and exceptional ingredients. The restaurant features contemporary decor with expansive windows to maximize light.

🏖 Kerzner International to open One&Only Hudson Valley in 2028, located 90 minutes from Manhattan. Developed with Nolan Reynolds International, the resort will be on the Culinary Institute of America's Hyde Park campus. It will be the second One&Only establishment in the U.S., following One&Only Moonlight Basin in Montana, set to open in November 2025. The Hudson Valley resort will feature 61 luxury accommodations and a Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie. There will also be two exclusive dining experiences in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, and private residences with fully equipped chef's kitchens.

🏨 New dual-branded ibis & ibis budget hotel, opening April 30, 2025, near Berlin Brandenburg airport terminal 1, features 228 rooms (114 each brand), shared lobby, extended breakfast area, and cafe. Park&Fly service and direct S-Bahn connection cater to business and transit travelers. Ibis Styles debuts in the Austrian Alps at Wörgl in 2028 with a 104-room hotel, positioned for leisure between Kitzbühel and Innsbruck, in partnership with Thurner Group.

🏨 Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel, a historic Viennese design hotel, reopens after a complete renovation, maintaining its architectural essence. Originally opened in 1995 as Vienna's first design hotel, it's located on Wiedner Hauptstraße in the city's 4th district, close to Karlsplatz and city center. The hotel offers 120 rooms and suites blending original minimalist design with modern elements. General Manager Elisabeth Boyer emphasizes the renovation as a labor of love to combine historical charm with modern comfort.

🏨 Room Mate Hotels opened its first hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone. The Hotel Marmont acquisition in Geneva adds a 104-room establishment to Room Mate's portfolio, strategically located near Rue du Rhône and Lake Geneva. Set for a complete renovation, it will reopen as a Room Mate branded hotel in early 2026. The expansion aligns with Room Mate's strategy to develop in the luxury hotel market and establish presence in upscale urban destinations across Europe. In Spain, 12 new hotels are being added in Valencia, with ongoing development in Madrid, Barcelona, and London. Upcoming openings are also planned in Rome, Paris, and Sicily. In 2024, Room Mate reported a revenue of €128.5 million, reflecting a 23% increase.

📍 Red Sea Global (RSG) is developing Laheq Island, a unique residential island within The Red Sea project, with its first residents expected in 2028. This is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. Laheq Island will be The Red Sea's first residential project, offering a new island living experience. It's surrounded by 400 hectares of white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and clear waters. John Pagano, CEO of RSG, emphasizes the community living experience that Laheq Island will offer. ????️