Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖️ The Résidence l'Éclat des Vériaz in Megève, the 17th property of Terrésens, welcomes guests for the first time this winter. Featuring a warm ambiance with decor that nods to bygone mountain life and natural materials curated by Géraud Cornillon, it caters to couples, families, and large groups. The concierge service fulfills all needs, from restaurant reservations to activity planning. Amenities include a spa with an indoor-outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, salt grotto, and fitness room.

🏠 Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, met with the Madagascar government earlier this week to discuss potential partnerships, focusing on tourism development including hotel construction and promotion. This meeting reflects a shift in Emirati investment towards Africa, particularly Francophone regions, possibly at the expense of Europe and mainly the UK.

🏖 Cheval Blanc opened its sixth luxury property at Anse Intendance on Mahé island, Seychelles. The resort boasts 52 villas, with 24 beachfront and 28 hillside, ranging from 220 to 620 square meters, each featuring a private pool of at least 12.5 meters in length. Renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, known for Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives, designed the property with a blend of contemporary architecture and local inspiration.

🏡 Pullman Tokyo Ginza, a newly constructed hotel strategically located in a premier Asian shopping and entertainment district, features 145 contemporary rooms, an all-day restaurant, a destination bar, a well-equipped gym, a club lounge, and a lobby lounge. Pullman, founded in 1859, caters to a dynamic clientele of global visionaries with eco-certified designs and smart technology. Accor's Premium, Midscale, and Economy Operations Director in Asia, Garth Simmons, highlights the hotel's prime location and the role it plays in Japan's upscale accommodation demand.

🏖️ Cheval Blanc Seychelles will open on December 1, 2024, in Anse Intendance, Mahé Island. The resort features 52 villas, including 24 beachfront and 28 hillside, ranging from 220 m² to 620 m², each with a private pool of at least 12.5 m in length. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, known for Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives, the property boasts contemporary architecture with local inspiration. Artworks by Joël Andrianomearisoa and Prune Nourry are showcased, complementing the dining experiences offered by five unique restaurants, including Le White and Vivamento.

🏠 The Mercure Muscat boasts 186 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the city, mountains, and sea. The hotel showcases Oman’s artistic traditions through calligraphy in all rooms and urban art on the exterior. Mercure Muscat offers authentic dining rooted in Omani culture with "Discover Local" program, including all-day "The Valley," lobby "M Café," poolside bar, and fusion Asian "Yum Yum." Ismail Ibrahim, the General Manager, emphasizes the importance of culinary experiences in connecting guests with local culture.

🏖️ Mercure Nha Trang, with 124 ocean-view rooms, caters to business trips, beach getaways, and leisure experiences. Accor operates 43 hotels with 10,662 keys in Vietnam and plans to expand with over 65 hotels and more than 24,000 keys. Garth Simmons, COO for Accor's premium, midscale, and economy division in Asia, identifies Vietnam as a growing market with significant development potential. The Mercure brand aims to connect guests with local culture, responding to the increasing demand for high-quality hospitality.

😊 Layan Life by Anantara, a world-class wellness center, opens at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Offering programs from 3 to 10 days, it merges advanced medical diagnostics with ancient Thai healing practices in a 1,767 m² biophilic space. Specialized programs target health goals like weight management and anti-aging, crafted by expert physicians and traditional Thai medicine practitioners, set amidst tropical gardens and Andaman Sea views.

🏖️ Loulou opens a new location on December 6 in Savoie at the Barrière Les Neiges in Courchevel, designed by architect Corinne Sachot, offering a two-level space with a bar, mobile bar, and terrace for festive events including DJ sets. The menu features classics like truffle pizza and pasta al pomodoro, plus Piedmont specialties, accessible to both palace guests and external clientele, with views of Bellecôte's snowy slopes.

🏙 In Bakou, the Seafront Boulevard project by Baku City Residences, featuring 37 private residences, is nearing completion. Baku City Residences has completed seven residential projects with over 2,500 homes and five more underway. Kempinski Bayil Bay Residences will offer sizes ranging from 249 to 436.6 m², luxury amenities, including a private lounge, gym, video conference room, and a gourmet restaurant with panoramic terraces overlooking Bayil Bay.