Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Diriyah Company launched Bab Samhan, the first Luxury Collection by Marriott International hotel in Diriyah, near Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The hotel has 134 rooms and 23 suites, near UNESCO heritage site At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace, a dining quarter with over 20 restaurants and cafes. Diriyah, known as the "City of Earth," is the birthplace of the Al Saud family and Saudi Arabia. The 14 km² development will feature the Diriyah Royal Opera and a 20,000-seat arena.

🏦 Gavin Yu, Marriott International's Development Director for Greater China, announced the Ritz-Carlton opening in Xiamen. The luxury hotel is part of a premier mixed-use complex featuring commercial spaces and a 340-meter office tower set to be the tallest in Xiamen and Fujian province. The complex will include Marriott Executive Apartments for extended stays. Located minutes from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and near a metro station, the hotel offers sea views from nearly half of its rooms and is close to business, leisure centers, Zhongshan Road, and cultural sites like the South Putuo Temple and Xiamen University.

🏨 MEININGER Hotel Strasbourg, set to open with 114 rooms offering 349 beds across various layouts: double, triple, quadruple, and six-bed configurations, caters to solo travelers, families, and groups. Strategically located on Place de la Gare, it's a short walk from Strasbourg's main attractions, including Petit France and the UNESCO-listed Grande Île. The European Parliament is 15 minutes away by direct bus line. CEO Ajit Menon emphasizes the hotel's convenient positioning for exploring Strasbourg—a city that draws over four million visitors annually, known for its blend of French and German influences.

🏠 The "Monte-Carlo One – Hotels & Residences" brand represents the company's international dynamics and ambition to develop new growth drivers. Each establishment, like "Monte-Carlo One – Courchevel," will have its unique universe, embodying 160 years of expertise in elegance and refinement. "Monte-Carlo One – Courchevel" is set to welcome its first guests in the winter season of 2026/2027, located in the prestigious Jardin Alpin area. Stéphane Valeri, President-Délégué of the Group, emphasizes the brand's commitment to excellence and the company's strategy to meet the demands of an increasingly discerning international clientele.

🏦 Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, announced the Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong, enhancing Hai Phong's international stature with French elegance and local inspiration. The luxury hotel is part of the award-winning Diamond Crown Hai Phong complex, featuring a 45-story hotel tower and a 39-story premium residential tower. In 2021, the complex won "Best Luxury Residence and Hotel Design in Vietnam" and received the 2022 LEED Residential Green Building Certification.

🏠 Hilton and Al Sorouh Hospitality Development Real Estate announce the Waldorf Astoria Bahrain Bay in the heart of Manama, marking the brand's debut in Bahrain. The luxury hotel will offer 120 rooms and apartments near The Avenues – Bahrain, a prime waterfront shopping and leisure destination. Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton, anticipates the property's future success amidst Bahrain's growing tourism offerings.

🏖 JATI, a seaside resort managed by HMD Asia, will feature 82 one- or two-bedroom Khmer-inspired villas, some with private pools. The resort aims to provide exceptional experiences at affordable prices with activities and wellness treatments. HMD Asia operates prestigious establishments like Shinta Mani in Cambodia, TRIBE Phnom Penh, Park Hyatt Siem Reap, and La Residence Phou Vao in Laos. JATI's beach club offers fine dining with venues like Le Manolis and KoKo in Phnom Penh. Anthony Lark, Executive Director at HMD Asia, emphasizes JATI's commitment to customer service and Cambodian hospitality.

🏠 SOHOMA expands management to the ibis Styles Toulouse Centre Capitole, located at Toulouse's Place du Capitole. Renovated in 2017, the hotel boasts 70 rooms blending historical style with contemporary design. Earlier in the month, SOHOMA, with EXTENDAM, acquired Best Western Pont Wilson, a 4-star hotel in Lyon’s 3rd district. These moves reflect SOHOMA's strategy to diversify and strengthen its French hotel market presence.

🏡 In the heart of Milan, the newly opened Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá is located between the Sforza Castle and the Duomo. This 5-star hotel, housed in a building with an imposing façade on Piazza Cordusio, was once the headquarters of Generali Insurance. Spanish group Meliá has transformed the historic site into an intimate and exclusive establishment with a cocktail bar set under a glass roof where carriages were previously parked. The hotel features spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings and large windows, situated primarily on the palace's upper floors.

🏨 MEININGER Hotels to open its fifth French establishment in Strasbourg at 16 Place de Gare, across from the central train station, in 2027. Developed by Kaufman & Broad, the new 4,000 square meter, eight-story building, will replace current Europcar offices. The hotel will offer 114 rooms and a total of 349 beds, including double, triple, quadruple, and six-bed rooms. Europcar will return to the ground floor of the new building.