Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏡 Hilton expands its luxury hotel experience portfolio by adding nearly 400 establishments from the exquisite Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. These properties are now bookable through Hilton’s direct booking channels, including Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members can now earn and redeem points at SLH city, beach, and resort hotels, gaining exclusive benefits. Chris Silcock, President of Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton, highlights the complement to Hilton's renowned luxury portfolio, enhancing localized travel experiences for clients.

🏨 REVERB by Hard Rock® Hamburg, a hotel by Hard Rock International, now open in St. Pauli's historic bunker, is designed with modernity, integrated technology for travelers, and local music, cuisine, and lifestyle. John Rees, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations at Hard Rock International, emphasizes the hotel's focus on socialization and cultural immersion. Operated by Hamburg-based RIMC Hotels & Resorts, it follows the success of REVERB in Atlanta, marking the first European REVERB hotel.

🏠 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts collaborates with SOL Properties to create Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai, a premier private residence project in downtown Dubai. Completion is expected in Q3 2027. The luxury property will feature meticulously designed living spaces with vast terraces and views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. Ajay Bhatia, CEO of SOL Properties, emphasizes the commitment to luxury living standards and exclusive amenities for residents.

🏦 Raffles Jaipur, led by General Manager Binny Sebastian, offers a culturally immersive experience in Rajasthan. The hotel features 50 uniquely designed rooms and suites with large balconies, including outdoor tubs or deep pools. Raffles, renowned since 1887, chooses destinations rich in history, beauty, and culture, like Rajasthan, known for ancient forts and palaces. This marks Raffles' second property in India, following a partnership with Triton Hotels and Resorts.

🏠 Opening scheduled for October 2024: the "Domaine du Liziec Vannes – MGallery Collection" will introduce lifestyle and MICE offerings in Vannes, Brittany. A fusion of 16th-century château architecture with 19th-century extensions and modern design reminiscent of Edward Hopper and the Bauhaus movement. Architects Arnaud Blanchard (Cabinet BAAU) and Nadège El Amine retained the original, characterful facades, adding cubic black structures with large windows. The site has historical significance as a family and welcoming residence for parliamentarians and local dignitaries.

🏖️ Mathieu Pacaud transformed the old Saint-Tropez beach, Le Neptune (unchanged since 1978), into Cybèle Ramatuelle, a sea-inspired establishment. Designed by Cordelia de Castellane of Dior Maison, it seats 180 and serves Mediterranean cuisine. Average cost is between 70-100 euros, with beach dining available on 80 mattresses. Open 10 am to 7 pm until October, employing about 50 staff.

📈 Expérimental Group, cofounded by Pierre-Charles Cros, Olivier Bon, and Romée de Goriainoff in 2007, began with the Experimental Cocktail Club in Paris. From a 45 m² location, it has grown to around 30 establishments in six countries. Xavier Padovani joined in 2010. In 2021, the company raised €380 million to finance the opening of 10 to 15 hotels. Currently, the group employs nearly 1,000 people, recently opened a wine bar in New York, and plans to open hotels in Val d’Isère in December and Rome in Autumn 2025.

🍴 Guide Michelin expands to provincial level in China, targeting six cities: Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, and Yangzhou. The Fujian selection to be revealed in late 2024, followed by Jiangsu in early 2025, highlighting unique local culinary traditions. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, announced this during a press conference in Shanghai, marking a new global recognition for the regions.

🍽 Vendu il y a cinq ans par Alain François, le Coq de la Maison blanche a été acquis par le groupe Emerige en 2023. Karim Bouamrane, maire de Saint-Ouen, soutient la réhabilitation en un an et la conversion en Bouillon du Coq par Thierry Marx. Ouvert 7 jours sur 7 de midi à 23h, le restaurant propose une carte avec des entrées de 2,90 € à 5,50 €, des plats de 7,90 € à 18,80 € et des desserts de 2,90 € à 6,80 €. L'ouverture coïncide avec la nouvelle station de métro Mairie de Saint-Ouen (ligne 14) et proche du futur Village des Athlètes des Jeux Olympiques.

🏡 The DoubleTree by Hilton opened recently in Nice's Iconic complex, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. It marks the American group's debut in the French Riviera city with 105 rooms, meeting spaces, and a fitness corner. The Pesca restaurant, featuring a unique fish counter concept, is set to open by the new academic year. The Iconic building will also house shops, a gym, two schools, and offices by September.