Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 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.

🏡 MGallery opened the Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi – MGallery Collection, its fourth in Africa and first in Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring 105 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, and a spa. CEO Maud Bailly highlights the hotel embodies Nairobi's dynamic spirit and the serene beauty of Karura forest, aiming to create unforgettable, meaningful experiences for guests.

🏨 Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort opened in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 55 minutes from Dubai International Airport. As the sixth Sofitel in the UAE, it blends local culture with French touches, designed by award-winning Kristina Zanic Consultants. The resort showcases the Sofitel Cultural Link emblem, representing the fusion of two cultures.

🏠 Shamal Holding unveiled the exclusive Baccarat Hotel Dubai (145 keys) less than a week after presenting the Dubai Harbour Residences project. This marks Baccarat's debut in the UAE. Located in downtown Dubai with views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, the hotel's crystal-inspired towers will reflect Baccarat's legacy and Dubai's ambition. The Baccarat Hotel offers luxury accommodations and the top floors will house residences and apartments designed to provide the "Everyday Baccarat" experience.

🏦 The Ritz-Carlton expands to Morocco with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, a luxury palace set within 440 hectares of lush forests and gardens near the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. Helen Leighton, Vice President Luxury Brands at Marriott International, marks this as a milestone in their African expansion. Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012, is celebrated as Morocco's cultural capital, blending historic and modern influences.

🏡 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation plans to open five Sonesta ES Suites in the Dominican Republic. The first, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa with 80 suites, is set to open in Q1 2026 in La Vega province, known for its annual flower festival. The other four will be completed within seven years. Sonesta, the 8th largest US hotel chain, with approximately 1,100 properties and 100,000 rooms in eight countries, is expanding in LATAM, meeting increased demand for premium apartment-type accommodations. The development is led by Almanzar Marte Ingenieros & Arquitectos, with over 100 residential units previously completed in Santo Domingo.

🏨 B&B HOTELS opens a new hotel in Miami, Florida, marking their third U.S. venture following a Orlando hotel six months prior and a Jacksonville hotel deal two months ago. With over 800 hotels across 17 countries, B&B HOTELS aims for 3,000 properties in the next decade. CEO Valerio Duchini highlights Miami's dynamic qualities and the company's U.S. expansion plans with more openings on the horizon. B&B HOTELS, founded in Brest in 1990, continues to grow with its affordable, well-designed, and comfortable lodging model.

🏠 Beyond Places, led by Guillaume Multrier and Aurélie Blanquart, expands its portfolio with three new hotels: the 4-star Domaine de Biar and Horizon Resort Massane in Montpellier, and the 5-star Domaine de Rochebois near Sarlat. The Domaine de Biar, an 18th-century former royal farm with 13 unique rooms named after local personalities, offers seasonal cuisine at "La Table de Biar" and features two meeting rooms. Horizon Resort Massane, opened in 1988 and reinvented after four years of renovations, boasts 84 rooms, 39 apartments, a villa, and commits to environmental sustainability.