Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏠 Egyptian investor Samih Sawiris, founder of Andermatt Swiss Alps, to realize a hotel complex in Isleten on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, after 66.42% of Uri canton citizens rejected the Greens' proposal for limited site exploitation. The plan includes a 50-room hotel, 30 hotel apartments, 70 rental apartments, and a marina. Voter turnout was 52.8%.

📍 citizenM's portfolio reaches 38 properties worldwide. The first citizenM hotel in Ireland is set to open in Dublin by summer 2025, with 245 rooms opposite St. Patrick’s park and cathedral. Featuring a preserved brutalist façade by Irish architect Sam Stephenson, it offers amenities like a 24/7 canteen, a cozy terrace, and societyM meeting rooms. The mycitizenM+ membership provides perks such as discounted stays. The citizenM London Olympia, with 146 rooms, will open at the end of summer amidst the £1.3 billion redevelopment of the Olympia in West London.

🌞 Hilton expands with four new resorts in Greece, Portugal, and Croatia, under Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and Curio Collection by Hilton brands, opening by 2026. Greece: Hilton Mykonos Beach Resort & Spa with 75 rooms (34 with private pools) opens in 2026; Sound of the Sea Karpathos offering 43 rooms, some with private pools or mini spas, opens in 2025. Portugal: Casa de Sada Algarve featuring 184 rooms launches late 2025. Croatia: Hotel Preko Ugljan with 65 rooms begins welcoming guests summer 2025. Hilton aims to meet growing demand for relaxing stays with cultural experiences.

🏡 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Pacific6, announces the opening of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach in downtown Long Beach, 40 km south of Los Angeles. Originally built in 1926, the iconic hotel has been meticulously renovated to blend historic charm with modern luxury, featuring updated rooms and suites, elegant public areas, a luxury spa, a rooftop bar with panoramic views, a sunny pool, and two flagship restaurants including the renowned Sky Room. General Manager Mark Steenge highlights the rejuvenation of this historic landmark as a testament to Long Beach's growth and the brand's commitment to exceptional luxury and service.

🏖️ Minor Hotels, with over 550 properties in 56 countries, is expanding its portfolio in Africa by adding the Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel on December 1st this year, making it the seventh Anantara property in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. The intimate, 16-suite hotel, located 15 minutes from Victoria Falls, offers configurable rooms and interconnected suites for families. Following closely, the Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia will open in mid-2025.

🍴 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Ginori 1735 unveiled a global partnership launching the Café Ginori concept in select properties worldwide, starting with The St. Regis Florence on November 26. The collaboration promises a luxurious culinary experience blending Italian joy and artistic expression. The next opening is slated for early 2025 at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, with more international locations anticipated.

🏡 Architects Chiara Patrassi and Alexandra Bernaudin, from NIDO agency based in Marais, Paris, designed the new four-star MISS FULLER hotel, drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau. Collaborating closely with five artists and Carine Tissot, who initiated the project, they have showcased their international talent and inspiration. Tissot, president of Drawing Hotels Collection and founder of Drawing Society and Drawing Now Art Fair, entrusted the duo with her latest hotel project, continuing a partnership of over a decade.

🎰 Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas joins Destination by Hyatt after a $340 million renovation, becoming the first Destination by Hyatt in Nevada and Hyatt's largest in room count. The renovated Ipanema Tower boasts 1500 suites, and the facility now features a 20,500-square-meter meeting space, four new pools, over 500 new slot machines and 30 gaming tables. New additions include the Canteen Food Hall, Lapa Lounge, and Luckley Tavern & Grill.

🏦 Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to expand Hyatt Regency brand in the Balkan Peninsula, opening five new hotels by 2027. The latest project is the Hyatt Regency Aro Palace Brașov in Romania, marking the brand's entry into the country. The iconic hotel, originally opened in 1939, will undergo a full renovation and is expected to offer up to 250 rooms. This development in collaboration with Aro Palace SA aims to serve both the local community and international guests, leveraging Romania's medieval cities and natural beauty to attract World of Hyatt members and contribute to the brand's growth.

🏨 In autumn, 3VHOTELS acquired the 4-star Mercure Les Ulis from Turenne Groupe. Located in Courtaboeuf business park, Essonne, the hotel features 110 rooms, seminar halls, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. The acquisition, in partnership with Elevation Capital Partners, aligns with 3VHOTELS' upscale strategy for their portfolio, which includes around ten mid-range hotel assets. No major structural changes are planned for the hotel, but improvement works are set for 2025.