Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, an iconic five-star luxury hotel on the island of Gozo, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023. Opened in 1999, it has become a symbol of elegance and authentic Gozitan hospitality, hosting international visitors. A summer garden-party with owners, ministers, ambassadors, officials, celebrities, media, and loyal guests marked the milestone. The hotel boasts a reputation for excellence, combining luxury with local charm, offering fine dining and exquisite spa treatments while deeply rooted in local culture and community. General Manager Eike Clausen highlights the anniversary as a celebration of heritage and future.

🏨 The Regent Santa Monica Beach has opened, joining IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio as the first flagship Regent property in America. Located near Santa Monica Pier, the hotel merges timeless elegance with modern luxury, reinventing the iconic Regent brand. General Manager Younes Atallah honors the introduction of this historic brand to Southern California, aiming to create unforgettable experiences for guests in Santa Monica.

🗺 Announced in December 2022 by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Sindalah project marks a milestone for NEOM's development. After two years of intensive work with up to 30,000 people, Sindalah showcases engineering prowess, aligning with Vision 2030 for booming luxury tourism. Located 5 km off NEOM's coast, the island spans 840,000 sqm. By 2028, it aims to host 2,400 visitors daily and create 3,500 jobs. NEOM's Nadhmi Al-Nasr emphasizes commitment to luxury tourism, with over 1,100 fish species and 300 coral species protected in Sindalah's waters. The island, with a marina holding 86 slots, caters to luxury travelers.

🏥 LFPI and ten private investors acquire Hôtel Le Yachtman in La Rochelle. The 4-star, 46-key hotel, owned by famed Michelin-starred chef Jacques Le Divellec for decades, boasts a prestigious 2-star Michelin restaurant, enhancing its reputation. Strategically located in the city's historic center near the Old Port, the hotel attracts both leisure and business travelers. La Rochelle's tourism is booming, with a calendar full of major professional and cultural events, including the Grand Pavois.

🏠 Sir Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot, part of Virgin Limited Edition, reopens in Morocco's High Atlas mountains after a year-long restoration due to a devastating earthquake. It now boasts a fully restored main structure, a new restaurant named Asayss, and six new, unique riads, expanding the hotel's capacity from 28 to 42 rooms. The hotel is celebrated for its exceptional Berber hospitality and an all-Moroccan staff.

🏦 Raffles at Galaxy Macau: a stunning architectural monument featuring two shimmering golden towers connected by a 15-meter glass bridge, offering unparalleled comfort and inspiring guest experiences. Gary Rosen, CEO of Accor Greater China, celebrates the opening of the all-suite luxury property, enhancing Macao's flourishing hotel scene and Galaxy Macau's iconic "house of brands." Raffles is known for its legendary service and enchanting glamour.

🏡 In Gréoux-les-Bains, the historic Villa Castellane Hôtel & Spa 4* has been renovated, preserving its 19th-century charm while introducing contemporary architecture. The Atelier Xy Archi studio, led by Audrey Marasse and Didier Le Guen, designed the hotel's 61 double rooms, suites, and apartments with a modern Provençal art de vivre. The hotel features a Nuxe spa, a mirrored pool, a lounge bar, and a bistronomic restaurant.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened its first Hyatt Centric in the Caribbean, the Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, in Ensanche Piantini, Dominican Republic. This lifestyle hotel caters to savvy business and leisure travelers, providing access to historical and modern attractions, luxury shopping, dining, entertainment, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Colonial Zone. The hotel, showcasing designs inspired by Dominican artist Thimo Pimentel and local artist Patricio Correa, features 130 rooms and suites.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts signed an exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP to launch Microtel by Wyndham in India, targeting the opening of 40 hotels by 2031. Wyndham aims to leverage NILE's regional expertise to expand in one of the world's most dynamic hotel markets, where it currently owns 60 hotels with a projected growth of at least 25% in the next 18 months. The first hotels are expected to open in 2025, focusing on efficiency and value in Tier II, III, and IV cities.

🏡 Éclat Beijing partners with Nasla Tourism Co. to enter the Saudi market, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to enhance its tourism sector. The hotel boasts 100 rooms and suites, a world-class art collection including Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol, as well as private lagoon suites. Named "#1 in China and 37th best hotel worldwide in 2023" by Conde Nast Travelers, Éclat Beijing was ranked again in 2024 among the top hotels in mainland China. The partnership promises to bring Éclat's fusion of art, architecture, and luxury to Saudi Arabia.