Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Groupe Hôtelier HIS, with 16 years of experience, reports 25% external growth in 2024 and expands with the acquisition of three establishments in Toulouse. Following the June 2024 purchase of Mercure Toulouse Sud with 90 rooms, HIS strengthens its local presence, managing hotels under franchise contracts with international brands since 2008.

🏨 The Clarion Hotel Vienna South, part of Choice Hotels EMEA and CPI Hotels' strategic agreement, opens in Vienna's Wienerbergstrasse 7, within the business hub Vienna Wienerberg. Offering 201 rooms with city views, a restaurant, bar, and modern conference facilities, it provides easy access to the city center and attractions like Naschmarkt and the State Opera, catering to travelers seeking location, comfort, and exceptional service.

🏦 Boutique Group, during its first participation at ILTM Cannes which lasts until December 5, announced the opening of its first luxury hotel-palace, The Red Palace, in Riyadh, set for April 2026. Constructed in 1943 by King Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia, The Red Palace is part of a transformation of cultural and historic palaces into luxury hotels by the company, owned by Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Red Palace will feature 70 opulent suites along with various dining and wellness areas.

🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center opened in Tunisia's capital, marking the brand's fifth establishment in the country. It offers 119 rooms and suites, and boasts 2,000 m² of flexible event space, including 14 rooms for up to 2,000 people.

🏨 B&B HOTELS launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow Airport, unveiling the 119-room B&B HOTEL London Heathrow in February 2024 after renovations. The European hotel chain, with 870 hotels in 17 countries, aims to expand to 100 hotels in the UK by 2035. In July 2024, it added five new UK hotels in Birmingham, Derby, Inverness, Ipswich, and Warrington. Known for budget-friendly lodging, B&B HOTELS offers digital check-in, communal spaces, and well-equipped rooms.

🏨 Motel One Group opened its second hotel in Belgium, located in Antwerp's fashion district. The Motel One Antwerp features 221 rooms with local design elements and quality materials. The opening reflects the company's principles of central locations, thoughtful design, and quality architecture. As part of its expansion, Motel One plans to launch The Cloud One Hotels in Brussels. With 96 hotels across 13 countries, Motel One has a portfolio of 27,223 rooms, including ongoing projects in Berlin, Nice, and Brussels.

🍫 Caviar Kaspia opens at Vakko Hotel Bosphorus in Istanbul, offering an exclusive experience with only 12 suites. The hotel, a renovated 19th-century Ottoman distillery, blends historical charm with modern design. The restaurant, part of the hotel, provides views of the Istanbul strait, serving signature dishes like caviar-topped baked potato and Norwegian smoked salmon.

🏠 L'Orient Express La Minerva, premier hôtel de la marque Orient Express, ouvre à Rome au printemps 2025. Situé sur la Place de la Minerve, près du Panthéon, il offre 93 chambres et suites, des expériences culinaires et un nouveau rooftop avec vue sur les monuments emblématiques de la ville. Cet hôtel marque la renaissance du Palazzo Fonseca, acquis en 2021 par Arsenale SpA, rénové par l'architecte Hugo Toro.

Le Roukh Kiri Khao Yai de Centara, une évasion au coeur des jungles du parc national de Khao Yai Bangkok, Thaïlande – 5 décembre 2024 – Centara Hotels & Resorts,…

🤗 AccorInvest sold its Brazilian hotel portfolio to investment bank BTG Pactual, focusing on their asset management plan to concentrate on economic and mid-range hospitality segments in Europe. Since 2021, AccorInvest has been streamlining its assets, following similar sales in Australia, Africa in 2021, and Japan in late 2023. The Brazilian portfolio included 22 properties across five states. AccorInvest announced an asset sale plan in early 2023, targeting 1.7 billion euros in disposals, prioritizing full ownership over leased hotels in Europe.