Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 IHG® Hotels & Resorts announced a management agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels for the InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort, set to open in 2028. The 100-room luxury resort aligns with IHG's strategy to expand in key leisure destinations in India. Kodaikanal, located at an altitude of 2,200 meters, is known for stunning landscapes and a pleasant climate. This marks the debut of the InterContinental brand in Kodaikanal and the sixth IHG project in India.

🏡 Relais & Châteaux, a prestigious hospitality association, welcomes 6 new members, bringing the total to 31 new integrations for the year. Led by President Laurent Gardinier, the 70-year-old association celebrates its ongoing quest for hospitality and gastronomic excellence, aiming to preserve the cultural, culinary, and natural heritage of each region. New hosts invite guests to create unforgettable memories in environmentally respectful settings.

🎰 Stéphane Valeri of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Manfredi Lefebvre of A&K Travel Group inaugurated the first Casino de Monte-Carlo outside Monaco on November 14 in Venice, Italy, aboard the Crystal Symphony cruise ship. This marks the first operational realization of the group's international development strategy launched in 2023. A brand franchise agreement was signed on June 20, 2024, between Monte-Carlo SBM and A&K Travel Group. Monte-Carlo SBM's signature "Grand Art du Jeu" will be featured on all future Crystal company ships.

🏕️ Douz, Tunisia is home to the second 5-star hotel of the Cenizaro group, attracting nomadic travelers and officials like ambassadors. The drive from Tozeur to Douz offers a mineral world with white dunes contrasting against a backdrop of blinding pink salt crystals. Douz is an oasis in the Grand Erg Oriental with 22,000 inhabitants primarily earning from tourism and date farming, replacing old caravan trades. The local museum and quarters narrate the region's camel-herding traditions. Exclusive artworks by Tunisian artists and traditional textiles personalize each hotel room.

🏨 The 4-star hotel set to open in the second half of 2028 will feature 154 rooms, a restaurant, bar, and gym, aiming for BREEAM "Excellent" certification. Located within 5 minutes of Liverpool Street and Bank stations, Dalata Hotel Group will operate it under a 25-year lease with rent reviews every five years tied to the Consumer Price Index. Dalata's London presence will reach 1,030 rooms across six hotels upon opening, with four UK openings this year. Deputy CEO Shane Casserly highlights London as key to their long-term growth strategy.

🏠 Accor, a global hospitality leader, and Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC) to open Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza in Egypt by the end of 2027. Situated near the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), it will offer unparalleled views of Egypt's iconic monuments. Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, highlights the luxury hotel as a landmark meeting of luxury and history that will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Egypt.

🏖️ Le Chalet Val d’Isère returns for its 4th consecutive season in the courtyard of the 5-star La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa in Reims. Open from November 22, 2024, to March 9, 2025, the chalet offers a unique dining experience with a new seventies-inspired retro decor by DP HOME. Available daily for lunch and dinner, the chalet accommodates private bookings for 8 to 12 guests at €70 per person. La Caserne Chanzy, part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, is situated by the UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame Cathedral and features 89 rooms.

🏡 Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza will become the eighth addition to the luxury Sofitel Legend collection, blending French elegance with Egypt's rich cultural heritage. Maud Bailly, the CEO of Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems announced the project, thanking ADTIC for their trust. The hotel aims to create a flagship destination that honors Egypt's history and culture while setting a new luxury hospitality benchmark in Egypt.

🏨 Lopesan Hotel Group's undisclosed largest hotel transaction in Spain for 2024 involved initial bids around €200 million. The acquisition in Madrid marks their second urban tourism venture, following the AC Hotel Iberia Las Palmas takeover earlier that year. The 241-room hotel renovation is planned for one year to modernize its design and incorporate Lopesan's luxury features. Partner Stoneweg Hospitality aids in creating a new hotel concept focused on long-term profitability, leisure and business, with personalized guest experiences, tech integration, and sustainability.

🏡 The Langham Hospitality Group and Artisan Hospitality are set to open "The Langham, Kuala Lumpur" in 2027, located within the Oxley Towers KLCC, a high-end real estate development in Malaysia's capital. The hotel will feature 198 rooms and suites and offer amenities including an open-air swimming pool, the three-Michelin-starred T'ang Court restaurant from Hong Kong, and a new branch of the iconic Palm Court from London. This marks Langham's second hotel project in Asia.