Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 B&B HOTELS to expand in the U.S. with new hotel in Miami's Brickell district following openings in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Miami by end of 2024. The Brickell hotel marks the chain's first greenfield development in the U.S., featuring 40 rooms. This growth, facilitated by Habitus Capital partnership, aligns with B&B HOTELS' goal to reach 3,000 global properties within the next decade. CEO Valerio Duchini emphasizes commitment to exceptional customer experience.

🎁 Daguerre auction house to sell items from Choiseul and Minimes hotels in Amboise on January 19, 2025, following their closure on January 2. Hundreds of items, including wines, furniture, dishware, kitchen equipment, and complete rooms, will be available. Marugal Group, the owner, is converting the properties into a luxury establishment, with a reopening expected in 18 months. Auction caters to both professionals and individuals.

🏖 Four Seasons will manage the historic Park Gstaad hotel in Switzerland, which originally opened in 1910. Owned by philanthropist Dona Bertarelli, the hotel is undergoing renovation by Squircle Capital, with interior design by Joseph Dirand. The renovation preserves the hotel's historical style while adding contemporary updates. The refurbished hotel will offer 75 rooms and suites, plus Penthouse residences for purchase. The Park Gstaad is set to reopen after the extensive renovation, enhancing Four Seasons' portfolio in the European mountain resort region.

🏝 During the 14th annual Thailand Tourism Forum on January 13, 2025, Thailand approved the opening of casinos within entertainment complexes with hotels and malls to boost tourism, targeting luxury travelers with wellness and unique dining experiences. The Chao Phraya river's luxury hotels perform well, with the wellness sector significantly growing. Japan saw a record 36.8 million tourists in 2024, beating the 2019 record of 32 million, attributed to government tourism promotions and a weaker yen.

🏡 NH Collection is set to make a mark in the Balearic Islands with its first 5-star establishment in Ibiza, opening in April 2025. Located near the island's historic old town and marina, the hotel promises a unique experience combining design, amenities, and services. NH Collection will rebrand the originally opened 2017 Sir Joan Hotel, which enjoys a prime location overlooking Ibiza's port and old town. The hotel will undergo extensive renovations to update its facilities while maintaining its original style. With 38 rooms and suites, the establishment aims to be a significant asset to Ibiza's tourism scene. Real estate investment manager AX Partners acquired the hotel for €28 million as part of their larger Mediterranean portfolio strategy, including plans to purchase an additional property.

🏨 SIRO Boka Place, imagined by Kerzner International, opens its doors on May 15, 2025, in Porto Monténégro, Tivat, marking the launch of the first SIRO hotel in Europe and its second worldwide. The hotel features 240 rooms, suites, and apartments, a 1600 m² Fitness Lab with cutting-edge technology, specialized studios, a Recovery Lab with innovative treatments, and a 25-meter covered, heated semi-Olympic pool. It also offers SIRO Table, SIRO Social, and Refuel Bar for wellness-oriented dining experiences.

🏖️ Maritim Hotels to open Maritim Resort Calabria on April 1, 2025, in Villapiana on the Calabrian coast. The 5-star hotel has 324 rooms and suites across three floors, featuring all-inclusive experiences, sports, kids' clubs, and evening entertainment. Besides three pools, the 93,000 m² luxury complex offers seven clay tennis courts, multi-sport courts, football, pétanque, cycling, archery, a 325 m² gym, and a nautical center with three catamarans and twelve Optimist dinghies. Formerly an Aldiana Club, it promises high comfort and exceptional gastronomy.

🏨 Accor to open three new Ibis hotels in Madrid by 2025: ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas (260 rooms), ibis Madrid Norte Las Tablas (148 rooms, Q3 2025), and ibis Budget Madrid Albasanz. This expansion brings Accor's Madrid portfolio to 28 hotels with 4,114 rooms. The ibis Styles will feature a restaurant, rooftop pool, and airport shuttle, while ibis Madrid Norte offers electric vehicle charging.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts and BEST HOSPITALITY Network announce the return of Holiday Inn to Tokyo in 2025. The ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, featuring 132 rooms, will open in April 2025 post extensive renovations. This hotel joins a Japanese portfolio of 10 ANA Holiday Inn properties, contributing to the global brand's footprint of 1,234 open hotels and 278 properties under construction. Abhijay Sandilya, CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, highlights 2025 as a pivotal year for Holiday Inn in Japan, marking the brand's revival in Kyoto and Tokyo.

🏠 The Park Gstaad, an iconic hotel in Switzerland, will reopen as The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel for the 2026-2027 winter season. Managed by luxury hospitality leader Four Seasons, the hotel, owned by Dona Bertarelli, was the first five-star hotel in Gstaad since 1910. The reopening follows extensive renovations led by Squircle Capital and famed interior designer Joseph Dirand. Four Seasons aims to enhance Gstaad's global reputation as a picturesque Alpine resort.