Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Accor collaborates with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to expand in Austria, introducing TRIBE and Handwritten Collection brands to Vienna and opening a Novotel in Salzburg. TRIBE Vienna City, previously Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien, to open in 2027, featuring 160 rooms, social hub with cafe, cocktail bar, flexible seating, 24/7 Grab&Go service. Handwritten Collection's Hotel Rathauspark Wien set to launch in early 2026. Accor VP Thiemo Willms emphasizes innovative hospitality and brand modernization.

🏠 Florian Hugonet, General Manager of Domaine de Marlioz, announced the opening of "Les Bains des Alpes" in Aix-les-Bains for July 1, 2025. This new well-being concept within the Domaine includes a 900 m² space featuring an Aqualudic space, a Nuxe spa, and a Balneotherapy area. After investing 10.6 million euros in hotel and thermal bath renovations, an additional 2 million euros will be invested in the spa in 2025, aiming to complement the thermal offer with a modern, nature-oriented wellness experience.

🏨 Atream, a French investment manager, acquired a hotel in Aschheim, near Munich, from HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH for a closed-end fund. The hotel, with a total rental area of 3,912 sqm, including 3,642 sqm for hotel use, is leased to AccorInvest Germany and operates under the ibis budget brand. Built in 2007, it features 150 rooms, 33 outdoor parking spaces, and 51 underground parking spots. The mixed-use building also contains 270 sqm of commercial space and has been partially renovated since 2019. The sale, advised by BNP Paribas Real Estate and Norton Rose Fulbright, did not have its price disclosed. The property's market position has strengthened due to ongoing modernization and the renowned tenant.

🏨 Ruby Hotels, led by founder and CEO Michael Struck, will open its first hotel in Budapest in 2026, converting the city's oldest department store, Corvin Palace, into a Ruby hotel. The mixed-use building will feature 181 rooms, commercial and dining spaces, plus a food and cultural market. Situated at Blaha Lujza square, the historic 1926 Corvin Palace boasts accessible public transport. Design by Matthew Balon's team will honor the building's heritage. Construction starts late 2025; opening is slated for late 2026.

🏡 The Hilton Garden Inn Athens Syggrou Avenue opened in central Athens, marking Hilton Garden Inn's debut in Greece. It features 129 contemporary-styled rooms and suites with large workspaces, a rooftop bar and restaurant with 360° views, including the Acropolis, a rooftop outdoor pool, fully-equipped gym, and meeting rooms for up to 170 people. Senior Vice President of Hilton, David Kelly, highlights the hotel's commitment to providing upscale, affordable accommodation, catering to the city's growth as a global business and leisure destination.

🏨 Quatre Premières Nations, réunies en Atenro, acquièrent participation majoritaire dans Hilton Québec avec InnVest Hotels partnership. Les Nations sont Naskapi de Kawawachikamach, Mi’gmaq du Gespe’gewa’gi, Huronne Wendat, et Crie. Atenro signifie "amitié" en wendat. Cette action illustre l'engagement des Premières Nations dans l'économie du Québec, renforçant leur autonomie financière et diversifiant les investissements au-delà de secteurs comme l'éolien. Fred Vicaire de Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Ressources SEC souligne l'importance de l'accord.

🏨 Hilton partners with Arteloge to expand in Lyon, France, introducing the premium economy brand Spark by Hilton and growing DoubleTree by Hilton. Four new franchise hotels will add 655 rooms: Spark by Hilton Lyon Ouest and Spark by Hilton Lyon Park Saône (end of 2025), Spark by Hilton Lyon Eurexpo (summer 2026), and DoubleTree by Hilton Lyon Plage (2028). Hilton's Senior VP of Development EMEA, Patrick Fitzgibbon, highlights France as a key growth market.

🏡 Prize by Radisson announces its first UK hotel in Glasgow, marking the midscale lifestyle brand's international expansion and Radisson Hotel Group's strengthened presence in the region. The hotel, owned by Forrest Hotels Ltd., will feature 163 rooms, a bar, and an all-day dining social space. It's strategically located near key event venues like the SEC and OVO Hydro. Forrest Hotels Ltd. aims for a Commonwealth Games 2026 opening, with building permit applications already submitted. Currently, Prize by Radisson has over 20 hotels operational or under development.

🏨 Accor Group records an exceptional year in 2024, signing nearly 90 new hotels across Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems brands. Sofitel celebrates its 60th anniversary and plans 32 new hotels. Key expansions include Sofitel Legend with 3 iconic locations in Prague, India, and Egypt, MGallery adding 48 hotels, and Emblems marking its debut with 7 signed properties in Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America.

🏠 At 40 rue Vivienne in Paris' 2nd arrondissement, the 4-star boutique hotel Filigrane opened, drawing inspiration from the nearby Bourse and Bibliothèque de France. Designers Anne-Claire Majorel (Studio Majorel) and Sonian Lemagnen (Agence Vertical) emphasized contemporary elegance with a nod to currency and literature. The hotel is noted for its elegant rooms, cozy lobby, and wellness area, aiming to offer a generous hospitality experience.