Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏠 Kimpton Xujiahui Shanghai, part of IHG, set to open by end of 2026 in Grand Gateway 66, featuring 149 rooms, rooftop garden, outdoor terrace, and pool. This reflects the growing demand for experiential, high-quality travel among China's affluent population. Daniel Aylmer, CEO of IHG Greater China, emphasizes IHG's 49-year commitment to the Chinese market and their focus on expanding their luxury and lifestyle portfolio in leading cities. Kimpton's launch marks a significant step in reaching broader audiences and boosting IHG's luxury presence in key urban areas.

🏨 Spark by Hilton opened its first Canadian hotel in Markham, 28 kilometers north of Toronto, joining eight other Spark locations in various stages of development in Canada. The brand, which debuted in September 2023 in Mystic, Connecticut, just nine months after its announcement, made its European debut in May with Spark by Hilton London Romford. Spark has rapidly grown to over 50 open hotels and more than 275 under development globally, highlighting its design, affordability, customer-focused amenities, and Hilton's support for developers.

🏡 Christian Fomm, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, celebrates the hotel's tradition of luxury and hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, marking the brand's first establishment in Morocco, offers 100 rooms and 17 suites, including a 180 square meter royal suite, all featuring private terraces with pool and garden views, baroque opulence, Moroccan touches, ornamented headboards, large mirrors, baroque-style furniture, and marble bathrooms.

???? 🏨 In Bordeaux, the former Virgin Mégastore, operational for 23 years, is set to be transformed into a 5-star hotel by IHG Group, adopting a luxury lifestyle brand similar to Intercontinental Paris Opera and Kimpton Opera. The transformation was revealed by Actu Bordeaux.

🏨 Épopée Gestion's first investment through Épopée Hôtels I fund includes acquiring the Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites in Nantes and La Rochelle. The hotel management will be operated by Younight Hospitality, a subsidiary of Vicartem. Arnaud Lehuédé, partner and director of sustainable real estate at Épopée Gestion, highlights the partnership's alignment with the company's impact strategy and commitment to local territories. Younight's Romain Gowhari notes the opportunity to enhance their presence in the Atlantic Arc region by renovating hotels to meet the demands for innovative, sustainable, and authentic destinations.

❄ Cimalpes offers luxury chalets in Courchevel, with prices starting at €17,000 per week, reaching up to €85,000. Chalet Khoton, located in Courchevel le Praz, features chic architecture, 4 levels with a central staircase, and high-end amenities including a large pool, two saunas, a hammam, and two Japanese baths. It offers 5 en-suite bedrooms to accommodate 10 guests, with ski-in/ski-out possibilities depending on snow conditions.

🏡 All Suites Appart & Hôtel Paris 13 Porte d’Italie offers 150 rooms, from single accommodations to fully-equipped apartments for 6. Features include a 70-seat restaurant "All Together," a 350 m² national brand gym, a seminar room for nearly 100 people, lounge areas, a lobby-bar, laundry, and coworking space. The Pichet Group won the development project in 2017, designed by Laisné-Roussel and Advento architects, aiming for sustainability with rainwater recycling and several environmental certifications: NF Habitat HQE Very High Performance, Effinergie + label, E+C- (level E2C1).

🏡 Rocco Forte House Milan opened on August 29, 2024, in the heart of Milan's fashion district. It features 11 exclusive apartments designed by Olga Polizzi and Paolo Moschino, offering luxury, privacy, and personalized service. This unique residence concept, first of its kind in Milan, is housed in a 19th-century palazzo on the prestigious Via della Spiga.

🏖️ In 2024, Sunêlia Vacances, a leader in 4 & 5-star open-air hotels, partnered with Sea Green, adding 8 establishments to its network. Five Sea Green establishments are on the Atlantic coast: Emeraude (5 stars, 192 employees), Le Paradis (4 stars, 190 employees), Domaine les Grenettes (5 stars, hotel with 49 rooms, 200 employees), Domaine de La Forge (5 stars, 400 employees), and Erreka (4 stars, 179 employees). Two are on the Mediterranean: Cala LLevado (5 stars, 650 employees) and L’Occitan (4 stars, 194 employees), with the 8th, Château du Gibanel (4 stars, 258 employees), located in Corrèze.

🏖 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the InterContinental Crete, its first property in the Greek islands, expanding IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The resort features modern architecture, two infinity pools with panoramic views of Mirabello Bay, three Mediterranean restaurants led by Michelin-starred Chef Nikos Roussos, a nature-inspired wellness center, and family amenities. Most rooms come with private pools and many are interconnecting, catering to couples, families, and intergenerational travelers. Situated near the cosmopolitan city of Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion's capital and airport are less than an hour away.