Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖 Autograph Collection Hotels unveils Veranda Resort Phuket, its first establishment on the island and third in Thailand, featuring 159 luxurious rooms, suites, and pool villas. The resort combines natural materials with local artisan artworks, offering private terraces with Ao Yon Bay views. Brad Edman, Marriott International VP for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, emphasizes the unique blend of tropical beauty and authentic heritage that Phuket offers.

🏨 Hyatt to open two hotels under its brands Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in Leeds on March 10, 2025, with an investment of £62.7 million. Located at Sovereign Square near the city's train station, the complex will feature a total of 305 units—217 rooms at Hyatt Place and 88 studios and one-bedroom suites at Hyatt House, marking a significant expansion in the UK.

🏛 Six Senses, a luxury sustainable and holistic wellness group, launched its first Japanese property in Kyoto, known for its historical and cultural significance. The hotel is located in the cultural district of Higashiyama, in the city's center-east. This new metropolitan location, following Rome and Istanbul, embraces Kyoto's Heian period (794-1185) traditions, with a design inspired by Blink studio in Singapore. The hotel features a landscape inner courtyard, sustainability practices like zero plastic usage, and recycling initiatives. Summary: Six Senses opens its first Japanese hotel in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, drawing inspiration from the Heian period (794-1185). Designed by Singapore's Blink studio, the property emphasizes sustainability with zero plastic and recycling, offering a blend of tradition and modern luxury.

🏠 Explorer Investments, under founding partners Rodrigo Guimarães and Elizabeth Rothfield, acquired Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA and Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA in Douro Valley, launching their Hospitality I Fund. The Douro Royal Valley Hotel, a five-star establishment with 84 rooms, was inaugurated in 2013, featuring three restaurants, an infinity pool, conference center, and a spa. The four-star Douro Palace Hotel Resort offers 60 rooms, three restaurants, vineyards, an organic farm, and a spa, set in a 10-hectare protected forest. The investment aims to enhance the hotels' national market presence and international reach, including sustainability and modernization initiatives. Explorer Investments evaluated over 100 potential hotel sector investments.

🏡 The Social Hub opened its second hotel in Florence on February 1st, featuring a €150 million, 80,000 m² establishment with 550 rooms. The hotel includes a 7,000 m² rooftop with an Olympic pool, Tuscany's largest coworking space for 500 professionals, event spaces for over 300 people, and is located in San Jacopino, near the historic center. This marks the brand's continued investment in the Italian market and Florence's sustainable development.

🏠 ZEL, co-created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal, expands with its first establishment in Punta Cana. Following ZEL Mallorca in 2022 and ZEL Costa Brava in 2023, ZEL Punta Cana marks a significant step in the brand's American development. The hotel offers an "all inclusive" stay with 190 spacious rooms ranging from 74 to 200 m², including Suites, Master Suites, and Swim-Up Suites with private gardens and pool access. Amenities include two pools, five tennis courts, a spa, meeting spaces, six restaurants, and a beach club.

🏨 Elie Younes, Radisson Hotel Group's EVP and Global Chief Development Officer, acknowledges a successful 2024 despite global geopolitical changes. Looking forward to 2025, the group plans to leverage existing segments and partnerships while exploring new business avenues. Key 2024 achievements include the expansion of Radisson Collection to nearly 70 hotels with notable signings in Paris and Madrid, and new openings in Rome and Srinagar. The Paris location is near the Louvre, housed in a heritage-listed Haussmann building.

🎉 Located in Marigny, The Frenchmen reflects the unique culture and charm of New Orleans, known for its eclectic vibe and pedestrian-friendly streets as an alternative to Bourbon Street. The Frenchmen by Kasa, now the second property in New Orleans for Kasa, offers 27 well-designed rooms, including balcony suites overlooking local festivities like Mardi Gras parades. Kasa operates over 85 properties across the U.S. and partners with major institutions such as Starwood Capital, Berkshire, and Brookfield. Roman Pedan, founder and CEO of Kasa, expresses excitement in honoring the rich heritage of New Orleans while providing modern comfort and amenities.

🍴 Under Laurent de Gourcuff's leadership, Paris Society rejuvenates the iconic Minim's on rue Royale, Paris, transforming it into Bistrot Minim's—an authentic Parisian bistro experience. Paris Society continues its legacy of reviving exceptional venues, blending the Minim's soul with modernity and warmth. Cordélia de Castellane enhances the venue with a decor that respects its historical spirit while infusing stylish, contemporary elements.

🏨 L'Hôtel Le 56, set to open in January 2025 in Bordeaux's burgeoning Quai de Paludate, offers a fusion of Bordeaux tradition and contemporary comfort. The hotel features 89 elegant rooms, modern fitness facilities, private parking, a panoramic restaurant called Rivamour on the 6th floor, and versatile event spaces catering to both business and leisure travelers. This ambitious project marks a new chapter in the area's industrial-to-cultural metamorphosis.