Ouvertures d’hôtels

🍴 The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara introduces two new exclusive culinary experiences in Zambia: The Gorge Picnic and Zambezi Dining Experience, set in the Batoka Gorge and featuring local flavors. Guests are flown by helicopter to a secluded picnic spot overlooking the Zambezi River, indulging in gourmet dishes like Zambezi bream with ponzu sauce and boerewors beef in local herb jus, with a private beach setting ideal for intimate celebrations or corporate events. The experience concludes with a scenic flight over Victoria Falls.

🎂 Loulou, a chic Parisian restaurant, opens on December 6, 2024, at the Palace Barrière Les Neiges in Courchevel. Designed by architect Corinne Sachot, the venue offers a unique two-level experience that melds Alpine tradition with global influences. Features include warm woodwork, cozy furnishings, mountain views, and a large terrace that becomes a lively spot with DJ sets and hot cocktails.

🏡 The newly opened Les Lumières hotel in Versailles, a member of Relais & Château, offers a luxurious experience near the Château de Versailles, following its summer 2024 inauguration. With 31 rooms and suites, a spa in collaboration with Beau Domaine, Café Pierre Hermé, Bar des Philosophes, and the La Table des Lumières gastronomic restaurant, it represents French elegance. The vast gardens of the Château de Versailles cover approximately 800 hectares, ideal for strolling and admiring the scenery.

🏎 Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, Le Phébus & Spa partnered with Bullit Racing to host an exceptional car exhibition on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Joucas. The event showcased around 30 unique, collectible, and rare automobiles that trace the history of the iconic American brand and models like the Cobra, GT 40, and a replica of drift champion Ken Block's car by Bullit Racing. The exposition included models from Mustang's golden years, 1964 to 1970.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Place Rouen in Seine-Maritime in late August, offering 85 rooms, three meeting rooms, a restaurant, spa, and fitness center. The hotel, formerly a normal school in 1886, integrates modern design while preserving historical elements. It features a 22 m² pool, a 316 m² spa, and a fitness area of 52 m². The 135 m² event space caters to MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) needs, suitable for seminars or private dinners. Michel Morauw highlights the hotel's balance of Rouen's rich history with modern traveler needs.

🏠 Rocco Forte Hotels announces the opening of Rocco Forte House Milan on August 29, 2024, in the heart of Milan with eleven exclusive apartments. These apartments on Via Manzoni are a first in Milan, offering a unique private residence concept with the brand's distinctive hospitality. The 19th-century palazzo features original stucco, frescoed ceilings, and antique furniture, while the top-floor apartments showcase a contemporary style with large glass windows and terraces. Residences are named after four iconic central Milan areas: Brera, Duomo, Isola, and Tortona.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, Europe's second-largest budget hotel chain, celebrated its 400th hotel opening in Brest, France, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. Founded in 1990 with initial locations in Brest and Saint-Malo, the brand now boasts close to 820 hotels across Europe, Brazil, and the USA. This latest Brest hotel is less than a kilometer from the first establishment, reinforcing B&B HOTELS' commitment to quality and affordability for both business and leisure travelers.

🏨 In Cotonou, Benin's economic hub, the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa has opened, located near key city attractions like the esplanade des Amazones and Route des Pêches. Benin aims to become a major West African tourist destination, leveraging its political stability, cultural heritage, and traditions, with a new national brand identity: "Benin, a world of splendors". Celebrating 60 years, Sofitel represents refined, committed luxury, blending French elegance with local culture. Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, underscores the brand's development goals in Africa's promising market. The hotel, 5 minutes from Cotonou International Airport, is set in a 29-hectare natural park and offers 198 rooms with exceptional views.

🏠 Bordeaux, renowned for its wine and architecture, offers a range of day-use hotels with luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, fitness centers, and gourmet restaurants. Significant establishments include Pullman Bordeaux Lac, Novotel Bordeaux Gare Saint Jean, Golden Tulip Bordeaux, the five-star InterContinental Bordeaux, Hôtel des Quinconces with its intimate charm, Radisson Blu Hôtel Bordeaux with Garonne views, Seekoo Hôtel Design for contemporary design lovers, Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel blending modernity and tradition, the youthful Mama Shelter Bordeaux, and Hôtel de Normandie, capturing local sophistication. These hotels cater to those seeking relaxation, work environments, or a taste of local life during their stay in Bordeaux.