Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏦 Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group to manage a 5-star establishment in Ronda, opening in 2026 under The Meliá Collection brand. The first 5-star hotel in the city, located in the 16th-century former Madre de Dios convent, will feature 27 rooms, two courtyards, gardens, a restaurant, pool, gym, meeting room, and spa. Summum Hotel Group will operate the hotel, owned by Grupo MGI. The alliance aims for 500 rooms by 2029.

???? Le Domaine du Colombier, au cœur de la vallée du Rhône, a rouvert le 27 janvier 2025, après rénovation en janvier. L’hôtel 4 étoiles et le Bistrot 270 ont accueilli les clients dès la réouverture, tandis que le restaurant Le Colombier a relancé le 30 janvier avec une carte d'hiver. Rénovation clé : ajout d'un ascenseur pour accès PMR, passage de 23 à 25 chambres dont une présidentielle et une chambre business, et réaménagement de la réception.

🏖️ Odalys Vacances opened a new 4-star Prestige residence, L'Ecrin de Vars, in Vars on February 8. The company, with over 60 mountain accommodations in 40 locations, expands in the Southern Alps, adding to existing residences in Serre-Chevalier, Auron, and Praloup 1500. The residence, a 10-minute walk from the town center, offers direct ski slope access and features 63 spacious apartments designed to meet evolving customer expectations for comfort.

🏨 The 4-star Hôtel Bizipoz, embracing Basque culture and joie de vivre, will open on April 1, 2025, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Conceived by the Hetzi group, designed by architect Luc Vaichere (LV2A), scenographer Cyril Houplain, set & light designer Jean-Paul Haure, and constructed by Eiffage Construction, the hotel offers an immersive experience with 52 rooms and suites in an Art Deco building on the Foch islet.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open multiple exceptional establishments in 2025, featuring destinations like Kimpton Los Monteros in Marbella, Spain, and Vignette Collection Mallorca. The renovated Kimpton Los Monteros will offer 195 rooms, including 60 suites, combining luxury amenities with cultural experiences. Vignette Collection Mallorca, located in historic Alaró on the island of Mallorca, promises an unforgettable experience amid picturesque vineyards and olive groves, complete with fine dining and a casual restaurant.

🏠 Hilton has opened the Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi, boasting 255 rooms and suites with a spectacular Nile view in Cairo's Maadi district. Notable features include modern amenities, an inspiring design, and a dynamic dining and bar scene. President for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, Guy Hutchinson, mentions Hilton's 60+ year presence in Egypt and plans to triple its portfolio. General Manager Haitham Nassar highlights the hotel's exceptional service and amenities. The hotel is developed by Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED).

🏨 Sir Joan Hotel in Ibiza, acquired by AX Partners, will undergo renovation to meet NH Collection premium standards for its spring reopening. After a complete makeover in 2017, the new work aims to enhance its facilities, including a new dining experience and cocktail options. The five-star NH Collection Ibiza strives to be a top-tier tourism destination in Ibiza, leveraging the services and perks of a major brand. Overlooking Ibiza's port and old town and managed by Minor Hotels under NH Collection, it's a prime spot for both national and international visitors. The April 2025 opening marks the NH Collection's second launch of the year, following NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso in Italy, set to open in March.

🏨 CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) acquired two budget hotels in Japan for SGD 178.5 million (~EUR 127.4 million), aiming to capitalize on the recovering tourism market. The hotels collectively offer 616 rooms, with the ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza holding 224 rooms in Ginza, Tokyo, and the Chisun Budget Kanazawa Ekimae offering 392 rooms in Kanazawa. These properties are expected to yield a net operating income of 4.3% in 2024, which is 230 basis points higher than the assets CLAS sold in Japan. The investments, financed through Japanese loans and proceeds from asset sales, are part of CLAS’s portfolio reconstitution strategy to deliver stable returns to shareholders.

🏠 In the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hôtel Bizipoz, housed in an Art Deco building on Îlot Foch, offers 52 spacious rooms and suites ranging from 21 to 62 square meters, some with stunning views of the port and La Rhune. Opened 10 years ago as part of the city's urban redevelopment project, Bizipoz provides a customizable and warm stay with family-friendly multi-purpose suites and connected rooms for up to 6 guests. June 2024 saw the inauguration of "Bizipoz Bar," a festive hub within the hotel's unique ecosystem, featuring a 700 square meter foodcourt with a terrace overlooking the port, a cocktail bar, and year-round cultural and musical events. The hotel is complemented by a gourmet ground floor with six local food outlets, highlighting Basque craftsmanship.

🏖️ The Kimpton Los Monteros in Marbella offers 195 rooms, including 60 suites, with premium amenities and cultural experiences. Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols, opening in 2025 on Mallorca's Alaró, promises a luxurious, authentic stay with exquisite dining, bars, spa treatments, and picturesque pools. Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico introduces luxe hospitality to Portugal's Atlantic coast, with 149 elegant rooms and various dining options.