Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖️ Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives, marking the brand's entrance into the Maldives. Set in North Malé Atoll, the resort will feature 130 villas and is scheduled to open by the end of 2027. It will be Hyatt's third property in the Republic of Maldives, joining Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. David Udell, Hyatt's President of the Asia-Pacific Group, highlights the brand's 55-year history of fostering community and connections across over 40 countries.

🏖️ The Mandarin Oriental Kanai in Riviera Maya will feature 120 elegantly refined rooms and suites, each with a private pool and views of the Caribbean Sea, opening in 2028. Designed by Migdal Arquitectos and interior by Meyer Davis' William Gray, the resort includes 50 spacious branded residences with access to a private beach club. The project, respecting the Yucatán Peninsula's diverse environment, involves local artist Bosco Sodi as artistic curator.

🏖️ Aman Maldives, set in the heart of Vaavu Atoll, known for outstanding diving, offers private villas ranging from one to three bedrooms, each with a pool. The property features dining venues, a Beach Club, a dive center, and water activities. The Spa spans 2,638 square meters with two private Spa Houses. Aman's expansion to the Maldives marks a commitment to elegant service and privacy, meeting customer demand and enhancing its unique experience portfolio.

🏕️ Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai to launch Desert Pool Villas on October 1, 2024. The collection features eight villas, offering one or two-bedroom configurations ideal for couples and families. Each villa includes private pools, sun loungers, outdoor fireplaces, lounges, and dining areas, designed to enhance the serene desert experience.

🏨 Moxy Hotels plans to reach 100 hotels in Europe by end of 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Launched globally in Milan in 2014, it redefined the hotel experience with industrial design and social spaces. 89 hotels currently operate in 18 European destinations, constituting 60% of Moxy's global portfolio. Expansion targets locations reflecting the brand's playful spirit, according to Marriott International's Chief Development Officer Jerome Briet.

🏨 Maison Albar Hotels is set to open 'Le Victoria' in Nice in October 2024, featuring 132 rooms and suites, a 600m² spa, a Glenn Viel signature rooftop restaurant and bar, and reception rooms. Located between the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna, the hotel is a tribute to Victoria, the fifth generation of the Albar family, hoteliers for a century, and embodies the family spirit with a décor that reflects the elegance of the 1930s Riviera.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts surpasses 200 hotel openings in Northern Europe, debuting brands in four countries. Germany to welcome Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, mid-range Garner, and Candlewood Suites by early 2025. Hungary opens first Kimpton and Vignette Collection hotels; Sweden and Poland introduce voco hotels. Continued expansion in cities like Krakow, Munich, and Lublin, with 30 new Holiday Inn openings in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality. Mario Maxeiner, Northern Europe Managing Director, comments on the growth and local investment.

🍑 Peachbeach UC, owned by Irish businessman Eamon Waters, proposed a 6-story building with 66 keys and 23 mixed-use apartments on Lower Baggot Street, Dublin. Opposition led by Merrion Hotel's General Manager Peter MacCann, citing damage due to proximity and elevation, resulted in Dublin City Council rejecting the construction permit due to the detrimental height to neighboring properties.

🏠 Le Boudoir des Muses, géré par Elegancia, est situé au 6 rue de Saintonge, Haut Marais. Anciennement théâtre (fermé en 1807), puis couvent, cet hôtel patrimonial offre 28 chambres, 4 Suites, un Cocktails Bar et des Salons bains. Il se distingue par sa direction artistique audacieuse et son héritage historique religieux et sulfureux, promettant une expérience de voyage hors du temps.

🏡 Château Pimo, an 18th-century building located in Haut-Var, Draguignan, is set to open in November 2024 as a prestigious lodging option for epicureans. The establishment merges contemporary comfort with historical charm, featuring minimalist design alongside Victorian murals and moldings. Aimed at hedonists and lovers of elegance, Château Pimo promises a memorable, emotion-rich stay.