Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖️ Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, located 45 minutes by speed boat from Malé International Airport, unveils 40 new Grand Beach Suites with private pools on Dream Island. The 101 sqm suites accommodate up to four adults or two adults and three children, featuring contemporary elegance, Maldivian charm, lush gardens, and turquoise waters. Each suite includes a private pool, tropical gardens, convertible extra room, and an open bathroom concept.

⛷ In Switzerland, Interhome, a European vacation rental leader, highlights booking trends for the 2024-2025 winter season among its French clientele. Nendaz, with 210 properties in Interhome's portfolio, emerges as the top choice, located in the heart of the 4 Vallées with one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland. Villars-sur-Ollon and Crans-Montana are also favored, the former offering spectacular views of Lake Geneva and the latter boasting a ski area of 140 kilometers at over 3,000 meters altitude.

🏨 Hyatt Place in Rouen, inaugurated on October 4, marks 8 years of work by d+b Interior Design. Sandra Demuth and Caroline Béné-Combes, founders of the agency, blended nods to the building's history with vibrant design. The Hyatt Place is the second French location after Roissy and adds to ten years of d+b's interior design projects. The renovated building, dating from the 1880s, extends over 20,000 m² and had been unused since 1991.

🏕️ Hilton announced a partnership with Parks Hospitality Holdings to open Conrad Los Cabos in 2027, marking the brand's debut in Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. The luxury hotel aims to redefine hospitality in the coastal destination, known for its landscapes and beaches. Currently, Hilton operates eight properties in the region. Juan Corvinos, VP of Hilton, emphasized the company's commitment to expanding its luxury portfolio in Mexico with partners like Parks Hospitality Holdings.

🛏 After a 950-room hotel locked out its unionized employees last month following a contract proposal rejection due to a dispute over staffing agencies, the workers, who are part of a group exceeding 600 union members, have been facing issues. They've previously staged multiple surprise strikes. Comparable contract offers, including a 21% wage increase over four years with a 10% raise in the first year, have been accepted by workers at over 20 other Quebec hotels.

🏖️ Hilton announced its entry into Bonaire with the inauguration of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The company now has over 45 hotels in the Caribbean and about 35 in development. Hilton recently opened the Palmaroga Hotel Asuncion in Paraguay, marking its first hotel in the country. Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire offers 148 rooms, immersive experiences, and a diving center for underwater adventures.

🏝 Radisson Collection brand debuts in South Africa by transforming Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town. The hotel design is inspired by the meeting of land and sea, incorporating the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain's essence with local materials such as wood, brass, and stone. Colors include oceanic blues, sandy neutrals, and earthy tones, with patterns referencing the local fynbos, wildlife, and vineyards. African craftsmanship is showcased through locally sourced materials and custom art installations, including a dedicated art gallery highlighting local fashion and architecture. The renovation elevates the hotel to a destination embodying Cape Town's natural beauty, history, and cultural vibrancy.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group cements its presence in France with the recent opening of Radisson Hotel Reims and the anticipated 2027 launch of the first Parisian Radisson Collection on rue de Rivoli. Further expansions include Radisson Hotel Paris Rueil-Malmaison and Radisson Blu Hotel, Montpellier, reinforcing its position as a hospitality leader. The group focuses on exceptional customer experiences in strategic locations for business and leisure travelers, driven by collaborations aimed at regional economic growth and partner value creation, highlighted by VP of Business Development Valérie Schuermans.

🏕 Hilton is expanding in Egypt, planning to open 25 new hotels, raising the total to over 40. The Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi is set to open in early 2025, offering views of the Nile and Pyramids. The Hilton Cairo Historic City will launch in 2027 at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Old Cairo, featuring 255 rooms and suites. The DoubleTree by Hilton Cairo Downtown is expected to open in 2028, featuring 57 rooms and suites. The first Curio Collection by Hilton in Egypt will debut in Sharm El Sheikh with 165 rooms and suites.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, with a network of 72 establishments and over 6,500 rooms in Spain and Portugal, opens B&B Alicante Centro near the railway station, featuring 99 double and triple rooms and operating on a long-term guaranteed rental model. The "asset light" strategy enables growth without owning properties, leveraging partnerships with companies like Meridia, Avintia, and CEP. B&B HOTELS, founded in 1990 in Brest and now a B Corp-certified European leader with over 850 hotels in 17 countries, plans to continue its expansion with more than 170 new hotels since 2022 and aims to keep growing into 2024.