Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏦 Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, located in an iconic Cairo district, is surrounded by historic and cultural monuments. It offers direct Nile access and proximity to major attractions like the soon-to-be largest archaeological museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the ancient Giza Pyramids. Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, highlights the hotel as the largest Sofitel worldwide and the brand's fourth in Egypt. The luxury accommodation includes 615 rooms and suites with panoramic Nile views, combining modern amenities with Egyptian heritage.

🏠 Roberta's Society, targeting 18 to 50-year-olds, is a hybrid high-end and budget-friendly concept set to launch in Aarhus, Denmark, within the old library built in 1934 by Alfred Mogensen and Harald Salling-Mortensen. The project offers 455 beds, mixing a hostel with a 3-star hotel, featuring 53 double rooms and dormitory-style accommodations ranging from 4 to 12 and 34 beds. It aims to foster a community among students, travelers, and locals through a centralized artistic and cultural vibe.

🏡 Choice Hotels EMEA and Faranda Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement to add eight new hotels in Spain under the Ascend Hotel Collection, geared towards the upscale market segment. Over 700 rooms will be added to Choice Hotels' Spanish portfolio, with staggered openings between 2024 and 2025 in key northern Spanish cities. The Faranda Hotel Rias Altas in La Coruña, recently renovated and offering amenities like a pizzeria and water sports club, is among the first properties joining. Other locations include Santiago de Compostela, Gijon, and Santander, with two properties undergoing transformation set to open by summer 2025. Enhanced operational support features Choice Hotels' cloud-based choiceEDGE management and booking platform. Faranda's teams will benefit from Choice University's training resources. The hotels will also participate in the Choice Privileges loyalty program.

🏨 The luxury Gordonia Golan Beach hotel, set to open in August 2026, will replace the former Luna-Gal water park on the Golan beachfront of Lake Tiberias. It will feature 150 suites, a gourmet restaurant, conference rooms, and spa and fitness facilities. Hotel and restaurant management will be handled by Kerem Hotels, led by Gadi Priber and Ephraim Kramer. Feigin Architects, with a portfolio of over 100 Israeli hotels, is responsible for the design, which will incorporate natural basalt stone and local motifs.

🏛 Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, the fourth Sofitel hotel in Egypt by Accor, is set to open in January 2025. A luxury establishment in Cairo's Nile district, it marks a significant expansion for the Sofitel brand. With its location near the future largest archaeological museum in the world and the iconic Giza Pyramids, the hotel is poised to celebrate French elegance and local culture, becoming the world's largest Sofitel and enhancing Accor's quality network.

🏠 Ananda in the Himalayas, set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, has unveiled new luxury suites and elegant renovations. Delhi designer Deepa Sama led the six-month project, enhancing the wellness center's accommodations. Located on 100 acres in the Himalayas foothills, Ananda now offers 64 rooms, 3 villas, and 8 suites, including the two Deluxe suites with private balconies overlooking Rishikesh valley or the Maharaja's royal gardens.

🚀 Sindalah, a luxury island destination and NEOM's first physical showcase, was inaugurated by NEOM's Board of Directors following its announcement by HRH Mohammed bin Salman in December 2022. The two-year project peaked at 30,000 workers, involving four local contractual partners and up to 60 subcontractors. Sindalah is integral to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 tourism ambitions, and the island celebrated its first guests recently. It is located in the Red Sea, 5 km from NEOM's coast, covering 840,000 square meters.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to enter Greek market with Wyndham Residences Piraeus Marina Zeas, opening in December 2025. Located near Greece's largest port, the project includes 72 serviced apartments spanning approximately 4,300 square meters across two eight-story buildings. Features include a restaurant, gym, spa, and event space. A collaboration with DKG Development, the €25+ million project emphasizes quality and sustainability, designed by Jean-Pierre Heim with Bletsas Architectural Studio.

🏨 Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel in Vienna, set to re-open in March 2025, will undergo a complete renovation, preserving original design elements while adding art. This 120-room hotel was the city's first design hotel in 1995. Located in the 4th district, it will feature the Silver Bar, Italian cuisine at the main restaurant on Rilkeplatz, five meeting rooms for up to 284 guests, fitness facilities, and a sauna. The investment by Radisson Hotel Group aims to strengthen its market presence and diversify services.

🏖️ The InterContinental Phang-Nga Bay Resort, opening in 2028, will be located in Samet Nangshe, Phang-Nga. Managed by IHG in partnership with Plaipol Co., the 150-room resort offers stunning views of Phang-Nga Bay National Park. Located 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport and 20 minutes from Andaman Airport, the resort features 150 suites and villas with private pools, two restaurants, a bar, meeting space for 200 people, a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, and a kids' club. Guests can enjoy nearby attractions like Khao Lak Beach. This marks IHG's latest addition to its 39 hotels in Thailand, including 15 resorts and 8 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.