Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 MHP Hotel AG, listed on Munich's stock exchange, partners with HWS Immobilien- und Vermögensverwaltung GmbH to acquire Le Méridien Stuttgart, aiming to strengthen its luxury segment across Germany's top seven hotel markets by 2028. Le Méridien, with 293 rooms and located near Schlossgarten park in Stuttgart, has been operated by MHP since 2017 and will undergo a significant ESG-compliant modernization. It will continue under Le Méridien brand and Marriott International partnership, enhancing its local and international market presence. Dr. Jörg Frehse, MHP CEO, aims to lead in Germany's upscale and luxury hotel sector, supported by strategic positioning through Stuttgart 21 project, according to CFO Ralf Selke.

🏠 Relais & Châteaux, in 2023, expanded by adding six new establishments, raising their total to 31 this year. In Europe: Vetera Matera, Italy, opening March 2025 with 23 rooms; Hotel Diepeschrather Mühle, Germany, 25 rooms, opening early 2025; Storfjord Hotel, Norway, 30 rooms and suites. Outside Europe: Botanique Hotel Experience, Brazil with 7 suites, 13 villas; CasaMolle, Chile with 24 rooms, located in Elqui Valley. Each property offers local gastronomy and various amenities like spas and outdoor activities.

🏡 IHG® Hotels & Resorts announced a management agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels for the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort, set to open in 2028. The 100-room luxury resort aligns with IHG's strategy to expand in key leisure destinations in India. Kodaikanal, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters, is known for stunning landscapes and a pleasant climate. This marks the debut of the InterContinental brand in Kodaikanal and the sixth IHG project in India.

🏡 Relais & Châteaux, a prestigious hospitality association, welcomes 6 new members, bringing the total to 31 new integrations for the year. Led by President Laurent Gardinier, the 70-year-old association celebrates its ongoing quest for hospitality and gastronomic excellence, aiming to preserve the cultural, culinary, and natural heritage of each region. New hosts invite guests to create unforgettable memories in environmentally respectful settings.

🏕️ Douz, Tunisia is home to the second 5-star hotel of the Cenizaro group, attracting nomadic travelers and officials like ambassadors. The drive from Tozeur to Douz offers a mineral world with white dunes contrasting against a backdrop of blinding pink salt crystals. Douz is an oasis in the Grand Erg Oriental with 22,000 inhabitants primarily earning from tourism and date farming, replacing old caravan trades. The local museum and quarters narrate the region's camel-herding traditions. Exclusive artworks by Tunisian artists and traditional textiles personalize each hotel room.

🏠 Accor, a global hospitality leader, and Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC) to open Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza in Egypt by the end of 2027. Situated near the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), it will offer unparalleled views of Egypt's iconic monuments. Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, highlights the luxury hotel as a landmark meeting of luxury and history that will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Egypt.

🏖️ Le Chalet Val d’Isère returns for its 4th consecutive season in the courtyard of the 5-star La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa in Reims. Open from November 22, 2024, to March 9, 2025, the chalet offers a unique dining experience with a new seventies-inspired retro decor by DP HOME. Available daily for lunch and dinner, the chalet accommodates private bookings for 8 to 12 guests at €70 per person. La Caserne Chanzy, part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, is situated by the UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral and features 89 rooms.

🚢 Orient Express Corinthian, premier des deux navires Orient Express, commencera à naviguer en juin 2026 en Méditerranée, Adriatique, et aux Caraïbes. Le voilier, pensé pour les enjeux durables, est conçu par Chantiers de l'Atlantique et sera le plus grand voilier au monde avec 220 mètres de long et 4 500m² de voilure sur trois mâts inclinables. Capable d'atteindre 17 nœuds grâce au vent, il offre un intérieur conçu par l'architecte Maxime d'Angeac, inspiré de l'âge d'or des croisières luxueuses.

🏠 Jala Spa & Wellness, nestled in Jabal Akhdar's peaks, opened at Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa, led by Spa & Wellness Director Indah Megayani. Perched at 2,000 meters on GCC's highest mountain, the sanctuary blends innovation with nature and tradition, focusing on the four universal elements: water (Jala), air, earth, and fire, utilizing local ingredients and catering to revitalization and rejuvenation.

🏠 Champagne Hospitality to launch the first five-star hotel in Burgundy, Château de la Commaraine, by end of 2025. Located in Pommard, the renovation of the 12th-century chateau includes 37 rooms and suites, a spa, a pool, two restaurants under Chef Christophe Raoux, and vineyard experiences. The four-year project integrates wine culture with luxury hospitality, offering direct vine views and wine-related activities.