Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 The Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will offer 167 luxuriously furnished rooms and suites, many with mangrove views, and personal concierge service for each guest. The adjacent national mangrove park, home to over 60 species of birds and wildlife, offers nature immersion and activities like kayaking. The hotel, previously operated by Anantara, marks Hilton's first Waldorf Astoria in Abu Dhabi, as stated by Hilton's VP of Development for the Middle East and Africa, Carlos Khneisser. Abu Dhabi aims to attract over 39 million visitors by 2030.

🏖️ Hyatt to open two hotels in Jaumur, Magna, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast, aiming for luxury tourism in Saudi Arabia. These projects, part of 12 distinct initiatives in Neom, target affluent tourists. The Park Hyatt Jaumur and Andaz Jaumur Marina, set to open in 2027, will offer a total of 350 rooms, featuring a marina with 300 berths, entertainment, and a deep-sea research center.

🏠 Supervised by Faby THIBAUD, "Une Autre Chambre," imagined by the team behind "La Chambre du Marais," features 17 rooms and suites honoring historical women like Olympe de Gouges, Simone Veil, and Colette. Each floor's story is highlighted by architects Aurore Vachette-de-Lesquen and Camille Maire, and designer Alexandrine Perrodin. The hotel provides a 24/7 concierge service, homemade breakfast, an intimate bar, and the "George Sand" suite with stunning Paris rooftop views.

🏠 "The House of Tin Baron" in Phuket's historic heart to open on December 1, 2024, featuring the world's first and only Cristal Louis Roederer room. Aiming to redefine luxury and celebration, it will also offer a lively cocktail bar and two outstanding restaurants with Michelin-starred pedigree chefs.

🏠 José Andrés Group partners with Thor Equities to launch its first hotel, The Bazaar House by José Andrés, featuring 67 rooms, an exclusive private club, multiple dining spaces, event rooms, a wellness center, and upscale boutiques. The Bazaar Club, a penthouse with a signature restaurant overlooking Georgetown, will be a centerpiece. José Andrés, founder and leader of NGO World Central Kitchen, expresses excitement in opening this new chapter in Georgetown, Washington, where he began as a young chef 30 years ago. Sam Bakhshandehpour, the Global CEO of José Andrés Group, emphasizes the transformative potential of hotels similar to restaurants in offering refuge and community connection.

🏡 IHG Hotels and Resorts announced a new Vignette Collection establishment set to open next year in Dubai as the world's tallest hotel tower. The franchise agreement introduces Ciel, a Vignette Collection, in Dubai Marina, developed by The First Group, founded in 2005, with numerous prestigious hotels and venues. Ciel, over 80 stories high, will feature 1,000 rooms and suites, three restaurants, Dubai's highest infinity pool, a fitness center, spa, lounge, and observatory bar with panoramic views. The project has won seven major awards, including at the International Property Awards for best international hotel architecture and high-rise architecture in Arabia.

🏨 Hilton announces the launch of Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, the brand's first property in the UAE, alongside the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay. The two hotels feature international hospitality in the vibrant Business Bay area, offering spacious suites, free made-to-order breakfast, flexible meeting and event spaces, and evening receptions at Embassy Suites, with affordable stays and warm service at Hilton Garden Inn. Both are conveniently located minutes from Dubai's iconic attractions like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, and major business hubs such as Dubai Design District, Emaar Square, and Bay Square.

🏨 OKKO HOTELS, founded by Olivier Devys and later joined by his daughter Solenne Ojea-Devys, marks its 10-year anniversary. The first hotel opened in Nantes in 2014. Today, the brand boasts 14 hotels across France, 300 employees, and generated €58 million in revenue in 2023, becoming the first mission-driven hotel brand in the country. The success story began after Olivier's 16-year tenure at Accor, when at 57, he chose to innovate in urban hospitality with compact rooms and large common areas, redefining the 4-star category.

🏨 Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio, plans to expand to 100 hotels in Europe by the end of 2025. Launching globally in Milan in 2014, Moxy redefined the hotel experience with an industrial design and vibrant social spaces. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Moxy will add 17 new hotels, including in Spain, Turkey, and Luxembourg. Currently, it boasts 89 hotels across 18 destinations in Europe, making up 60% of its global portfolio. Moxy Annecy and Moxy Nice are set to open in France by the end of this year and 2025, respectively.

🏦 Embassy Suites by Hilton introduces upscale hospitality to the UAE in Dubai Business Bay, offering spacious suites, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, flexible meeting and event spaces, and free evening reception. The more affordable Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay nearby promises a cozy atmosphere and warm service. Both hotels are minutes from iconic attractions like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and close to major business centers. Hilton President for the Middle East and Africa, Guy Hutchinson, highlights the strengthening UAE presence with ten brands now in the country, aiming for excellence in hospitality for business and leisure travelers.