Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏦 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.

💰 The Originals Human Hotels & Resorts launched two new offers for business travelers: "Bed & Breakfast" and "Soirée Étape" which includes dinner. Over half of the 116 participating hotels offer a consistent rate throughout the year, enhancing pricing transparency. The Originals Hotels' loyalty program has 190,000 members who enjoy additional discounts. Example rates: Grand Hôtel, The Originals Relais (Évaux-les-Bains) - "Bed & Breakfast" at €80, "Soirée Etape" at €98; The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Amiens Sud - "Bed & Breakfast" at €110, "Soirée Étape" at €134.

🏡 Mandarin Oriental unveils its first group of private residences in Abu Dhabi, on Saadiyat Island, developed by Aldar. The 228 luxury residences, some with views of the National Zayed Museum or fountains, are located in Saadiyat's cultural district, close to Saadiyat Grove's dining, shopping, and activities. Residents will have privileged access to neighboring museums, showcasing Mandarin Oriental's legendary service and commitment to exceptional experiences.

🎷 At Val Thorens, Europe's highest ski resort, Hôtel Marielle is set to unveil the first vinyl bar, where guests can enjoy a retro musical après-ski experience. Launching in over a month at the Grande Première, the bar will feature a DJ spinning vinyl records selected by patrons from a collection of over 1000, every evening from 6 to 8 PM. Since December 2021, Director Grégoire Le Solleuz and his 70-strong team have been enhancing guest experiences with creative and surprising activities.

🏚 a&o Hostels, Europe's largest hostel chain, is set to open a&o Antwerpen Centraal in Belgium on November 1, 2024. The hostel, previously the "Century Antwerp" hotel, will undergo a €4 million renovation by early 2025. Marking the company's 41st site in 11 European countries, a&o Antwerpen Centraal features nine floors, 133 rooms, and 516 beds. The Antwerp opening follows a&o Brighton Palace Pier in the UK and precedes the planned addition of 3-4 properties in 2025.

🏨 Ascott Limited partners with Jin Jiang Hotels for a 50/50 joint venture to expand their serviced apartment brands, Quest and TULIP LODJ, in China. Starting with approximately 600 units across two operating properties in Wuhan and one under construction in Shenzhen, the venture aims to tap into the underserved premium and upper-midscale segments. Jin Jiang, the world's second-largest hotel group, operates around 13,250 hotels with over 1.34 million rooms and nearly 200 million loyalty members. The collaboration leverages Jin Jiang's ready-to-franchise infrastructure for rapid brand expansion.