Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 Pandox AB acquires Radisson Blu Tromsø in Norway with 269 rooms, transaction value approximately 750 million NOK, financed through available funds and new bank loan. Acquisition closure set for Q1 2025. CEO Liia Nõu highlights Tromsø's dynamic market, potential for the hotel to become a leading full-service establishment in Northern Scandinavia following planned renovations. Renovations by Pandox and Radisson Hotel Group to enhance rooms, bathrooms, public spaces, and technical facilities for improved returns.

🏨 Four Seasons Hotel New York, an Art Deco masterpiece by architect I.M. Pei, located in Midtown Manhattan, has reopened its doors to warmly welcome visitors from around the world. Rainer Stampfer, President of Global Operations at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, celebrates the return alongside loyal clients and first-time guests. The hotel, situated at 57 East 57th Street between Madison and Park Avenue, offers privileged access to city highlights, including Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Plaza, thanks to its experienced concierge team.

🏦 Marriott International announced accelerated growth in its branded residences portfolio within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), with 70 projects, including 43 signed and 27 opened properties. Over the past two years, Marriott has signed 26 new agreements in EMEA—as over double compared to the previous two years—featuring luxury properties like The St. Regis Residences, Casares – Costa del Sol. The announcement was made during the Resort and Residential Forum.

🏦 Châteauform’ Event will operate the 3 Mazarium, located at the Institut de France opposite the Louvre, as its 76th venue from January 2025 for 5 years. Renovated in 2014 by architect Marc Barani, the historic building, a former mint since 1789, now provides a flexible 1590 m² space including the Grande Halle, the Salle de la Tour, and the 350-seat Auditorium André et Liliane Bettencourt. The partnership aims to blend event expertise with the majestic setting.

🏖️ MGM is set to open its second tourism residence in Valmorel, offering upscale amenities including a privileged location, elegant architecture, premium materials, refined comfort, an exclusive relaxation area, and premium services. Inspired by the Avanchers valley's traditional mountain elements, MGM's establishment features characteristic design by architect Pierre Diener, with two-sided slate roofs, stone facing, solid wood, and painted frescoes. The architectural principles are reflected in warm shades such as ocre, terracotta, sun yellow, caramel, and vanilla beige. This winter, visitors can experience unforgettable mountain stays in an alpine environment renowned for its beauty.

🏠 Relais & Châteaux announced in mid-November the inclusion of 6 new members, making a total of 31 for the year. New members include The Modern (New York, USA); Botanique Hotel Experience (Brazil); CasaMolle (Chile); Vetera Matera (Italy); Hotel Diepeschrathermühle (Germany); Storfjord (Norway). Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Relais & Châteaux held its annual international Congress in Paris with a gala dinner at Versailles and a festive evening at Pavillon d’Armenonville.

🏦 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts launched its first Serbian property, St. Regis Belgrade. Located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the hotel offers easy access to Belgrade's historical sites, business districts, and diplomatic areas. Part of a major urban development project by Eagle Hills and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the 42-story glass tower blends modern and historical architecture. The hotel features 119 rooms, including 17 suites and a 192-square-meter presidential suite with panoramic city views. Guests can enjoy the Caroline Astor suite with luxury sleepwear by Serbian designer Aleksandar Zabunović and a marble platter by local artist Marko Desivojević.

🏨 The NH Collection Gent, formerly NH Hôtel Gent Belfort, reopened after a complete renovation, joining other NH properties in Antwerp and Brussels. Boasting 174 rooms across four floors with textile heritage-inspired decor, the hotel features Junior Suites named after the Van Artevelde family. Amenities include the Spinners breakfast buffet, Grand Café Van Artevelde serving local specialties and Belgian beers, and a relaxation courtyard. For business and events, there are 10 meeting rooms accommodating up to 400 guests, plus a fully-equipped gym and sauna.

🏠 NH Collection Gand opened on November 4, 2024, in Ghent, Belgium. Situated partly in a restored building from the 1913 world fair, it's managed by Koen De Rijcke. The hotel, with its 174 rooms, includes a medieval crypt from the 13th century, and offers views of historical landmarks like Saint Bavo's Cathedral and the Count's Castle. It's part of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, expanding NH Collection Hotels & Resorts in Belgium.

🏖 Jumeirah Beach Hotel unveils renovated Al Bahar Villas in Dubai, offering discreet charm and exceptional comfort. The 19 private villas, with one to three bedrooms, feature generous living spaces and elegant, modern interiors with Arabesque finishes by Sahar Al Yaseer of La Bottega UAE. René Egle, the hotel’s general manager, highlights the luxury and exclusivity by the sea these villas encapsulate.