Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 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.

🏠 At 40 rue Vivienne in Paris' 2nd arrondissement, the 4-star boutique hotel Filigrane opened, drawing inspiration from the nearby Bourse and Bibliothèque de France. Designers Anne-Claire Majorel (Studio Majorel) and Sonian Lemagnen (Agence Vertical) emphasized contemporary elegance with a nod to currency and literature. The hotel is noted for its elegant rooms, cozy lobby, and wellness area, aiming to offer a generous hospitality experience.

🏠 Dusit Princess Moena to open in late 2029, located in Moena Mountain Estate, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, near Mount Kitanglad Nature Park, Philippines. It will feature 184 keys, catering for business and leisure travelers with facilities like a lobby lounge, business center, all-day dining restaurant, outdoor pool, gym, yoga room, and versatile event space. Also, in late 2029, Dusit Princess Firenze will open in Cagayan de Oro's Limketkai area, part of IDC’s Firenze Green Tower, a 14-story mixed-use eco-complex. Dusit will manage 180 rooms in the upper floors, providing guests with exceptional views and high-standard services.

🏛 Accor expands in Asia with the opening of Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights, as COO Garth Simmons highlights its alignment with the company's mission to enhance local culture and heritage. Desh Bandhu Basnet (Ajit), President of The Metropolitan Hotel Private Limited, emphasizes the commitment to exceptional hospitality and the embodiment of Nepal's dynamic culture and traditions.