Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏠 MGallery Collection opens Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi with 105 rooms and suites, four vibrant dining areas, a spa, and bespoke meeting experiences. This marks its first boutique hotel in Sub-Saharan Africa and fourth establishment in Africa, showcasing MGallery's strategy for leisure potential destinations and local experiences for travelers. CEO Maud Bailly highlights Nairobi's vibrant spirit and serene Karura Forest beauty. Located near the UN headquarters, the hotel offers views of the city and forest, blending elegance with sophistication.

🏡 In 2025, the Hôtel Cabaïana will open in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Forêt d'Orient, fulfilling Patrice and Philippe Gelis's dream from 1982 after being inspired by Disney's Polynesian Hotel in Florida. Managed by Rodolphe Gelis and his team, this 4-star superior hotel will feature 20 eco-friendly wooden cabins designed to offer a unique, comfortable stay in harmony with nature.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Spain with four hotel signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia – Beach, and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian – Errenteria. These additions follow 500 rooms earlier added to IHG's Spanish portfolio, totaling nearly 13,000 rooms in the country. The Vignette Collection Jerez becomes the second Vignette property in Spain. Vignette Collection Mallorca, opening in the first half of 2025, will be the first Vignette Collection in Spain with 45 rooms.

🏠 Capella Bangkok stands out in Bangkok's luxury hotel scene and is voted the #1 hotel world-wide. It boasts 101 bright rooms and ultra-spacious villas, local cultural experiences, and top-notch dining options, including the flagship restaurant Côte by renowned chef Mauro Colagreco. Located along the Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok is named Asia's best hotel and the world's best hotel for 2024. Meanwhile, France's Cheval Blanc Paris ranks 4th globally.

🏕 3rd Prize at the Hotel & Lodge Awards 2024 in the Resort category awarded to Nihi Sumba, located an hour's flight from Bali. The resort, designed by Christopher Burch and James McBride, includes 27 thatch-roofed wooden villas with private pools. Initially a surfers' haven, Nihi Sumba now caters to guests with various activities, maintaining a respect for ancestral traditions. The resort is a part of The Leading Hotels of The World. Article featured in issue 134 of Hotel & Lodge.

🍴 Ottolenghi, a renowned restaurant brand, is opening its first establishment outside the United Kingdom in Geneva. Known for fresh, seasonal products and visually appealing Mediterranean dishes, the new venue will feature a bar, veranda, and open kitchen with a focus on vegetable-centric, locavore, and shareable plates. The interior will blend Swiss warmth with signature style, using rich woods and accents of red and gold. The partnership with the Mandarin Oriental group emphasizes a shared vision of flavor, creativity, and the joy of sharing gourmet dishes.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, Europe's fastest-growing value-for-money hotel chain, expands in the U.S. with its third hotel acquisition in Miami, Florida. The Miami hotel opens just six months following the first hotel in Orlando and two months after the Jacksonville hotel agreement, highlighting the increasing interest in B&B's rental model in the U.S. Valerio Duchini, CEO of B&B HOTELS U.S., expresses excitement about the Miami opening, signifying a significant step in the Florida and U.S. market. B&B HOTELS currently operates over 800 hotels across 17 countries, aiming to reach 3,000 hotels in the next decade.

🏡 Banyan Tree Group announces the expansion in East China with openings of Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake and Garrya Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, and Garrya Xianju in Taizhou. Philip Ding, Vice President and Regional Head of Operations – China, highlights the contribution to local economies and tourism growth. The new complexes aim to showcase the cultural richness of Yangcheng Lake and the serene beauty of Xianju.

🏕 The Domaine de la Ville Huchet**** in Saint-Malo has joined the Les Castels network, France's oldest outdoor hotel network celebrating its 65th anniversary. Gaël du Jonchay and his team aim to share local passions and history, while also embracing Les Castels' human-sized network which fosters mutual aid and skill development among members through dynamic cooperation.

🏖️ The Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, steps away from iconic locations like Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, is slated for a $16 million renovation. Upgrades will modernize its 315 rooms, introduce a new three-course restaurant and bar, and revitalize approximately 1400 square meters of meeting space, including a 420 square meter rooftop ballroom with ocean views. Renovations are to begin this fall, with a phased approach to avoid disrupting operations.