Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 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.

📍 Le gouvernement albanais a accordé le statut d'investisseur stratégique à une société liée à Jared Kushner pour un complexe hôtelier de luxe sur l'île de Sazan. Ce statut offre des avantages tels que des procédures accélérées et un soutien de l'Albanian Investment Corporation. Le projet de 1,4 milliard d'euros couvrira 45 hectares et devrait créer 1 000 emplois, faisant partie d'investissements plus larges de Kushner dans les Balkans.

🏰 Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho, India, opening in 2025, offers a royal treatment near the UNESCO World Heritage site, the 1500-year-old Khajuraho temples. The 350-year-old palace, situated atop Maniyagarh hills, spans 24 hectares including a rain-fed lake. Amenities include palace and garden accommodations, lakeside dining, and a spa with lake views. Nearby attractions: Panna National Park and tiger reserve within minutes' drive.

🏨 Hilton Garden Inn Athens Syggrou Avenue is the first Hilton Garden Inn in Greece, featuring 129 elegantly designed rooms and suites. David Kelly, Senior Vice President for Continental Europe at Hilton, highlighted the hotel's opening as a commitment to providing premium, affordable accommodation in prime locations. Situated on Syggrou Avenue, the hotel offers easy access to Athens' main attractions and is close to the Syggrou-Fix metro station, connecting guests to the city center and the Athenian Riviera. The hotel is conveniently located near historical sites such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, and the historic district of Plaka.

🏡 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.

🏨 Sofitel celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024 and plans to open 32 new hotels. Sofitel Legend will add 3 iconic locations in Prague, India, and Egypt. MGallery has 48 hotels in the pipeline, with new territories like Japan, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Emblems marks its debut with 7 signature hotels in Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America. The year 2024 signifies a milestone for these brands, showcasing unprecedented development and the efforts of dedicated global teams.

🏨 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.