Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Barceló Hotel Group expands into France by acquiring the Evergreen Laurel Hotel, now renamed Occidental Paris Levallois. Located in Levallois-Perret, northwest of Paris, this 338-room hotel marks Barceló’s first French establishment. This strategic location ensures excellent connections to central Paris. The acquisition signifies a crucial step in Barceló's international growth plan, strengthening its presence in Europe under the Occidental Hotels & Resorts brand.

🏨 Mama Shelter, co-founded by Serge Trigano, is expanding to Switzerland with its 19th hotel in Zurich's lively Oerlikon district. The hotel features a Swiss-culture-inspired design by Benjamin El Doghaïli. Key offerings include multi-purpose spaces for work and leisure, with rooms ranging from 16 to 260 square meters. Mama Shelter Zurich aims to provide both locals and travelers a vibrant and welcoming environment, as highlighted by CEO Cédric Gobilliard.

📍 Suphajee Suthumpun, CEO of Dusit International, leads the 75-year-old Thai group with over 300 establishments across 22 countries. With brands like Devarana and Dusit Thani, they aim to expand westward. Three years ago, Gilles Cretallaz was hired to diversify the brand, leading to the opening of Dusit Suites in Athens. Their strategic partnership with Family Office Sydel, initiated two years ago, focuses on expanding into Germany, Austria, and France.

🏖️ Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to open in 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, marking a pivotal development for Middle Eastern tourism. Meanwhile, the City of Dreams at Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka, will feature a casino in its resort complex, enhancing the region's immersive destination experiences. Experts emphasize the importance of cultural, artistic, and narrative integration, with a focus on personalization, regulation, and responsible gaming for enduring success.

🏨 Motel One expands in Paris with its new 347-room hotel, "Motel One Paris-Porte de Versailles," located at Porte de Versailles. The hotel features a 7th-floor Skybar with a rooftop offering breathtaking views of Paris. This is Motel One's second Parisian establishment, following the one at Porte Dorée. The reception is adorned with a prominent artwork by French street artist Charles Levalet, showcasing a fusion of classic French elegance and urban creativity.

🏨 B&B HOTELS has opened its first hotel in Normandy, the B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare. Located in the heart of Caen near Les Rives de l'Orne shopping center, it offers 3 types of accommodations ranging from 25 to 50m², suitable for up to 4 people. Each apartment includes a modern kitchen, catering to travelers seeking comfort and flexibility for both short and long stays.

🏨 Vacances Bleues has inaugurated the 4-star Villa Modigliani hotel in Paris's 14th arrondissement, featuring a contemporary design and sustainability focus. Located near metro Vavin, Montparnasse Tower, and Luxembourg Gardens, it offers a serene garden setting. Artistic elements by Piotr Klemensiewicz, supported by the Fondation Vacances Bleues, enhance the hotel. The area is rich with cultural landmarks, including Montparnasse cafes, Bobino theater, and the cemetery of Baudelaire, Maupassant, and Simone de Beauvoir.

🏨 L'Hôtel Balzac, adjacent to the Champs-Élysées, reopened in June 2024 after a full renovation by Festen Architectes, embracing 1930s-40s elegance. The hotel now features the Spa IKOÏ, inspired by Japanese culture and designed for serene disconnection. IKOÏ collaborates with Omnisens to blend Japanese and French botanical refinement in its treatments, embodying a shared quest for understated beauty and tranquility. This marks a discreet yet luxurious Parisian escape, true to the essence of French hospitality.

🍴 Sofitel Tour Blanche, Casablanca, has opened two new restaurants: Min Koy and Brasserie Flâneur. This launch marks the start of a major renovation project and Sofitel's brand repositioning in Morocco. Min Koy, with 40 seats, reflects Japanese minka architecture and serves izakaya-inspired dishes such as sushi and shared plates, emphasizing a blend of elegance and conviviality. This venture highlights Sofitel's evolving approach to hospitality, merging French refinement with local cultural richness.

🏨 Depuis le 1er juillet, Leonardo Hotels Europe centrale a repris le Radisson Blu Hotel à Erfurt, désormais opéré sous le nom NYX Hotel Erfurt. Situé dans l'un des bâtiments les plus hauts de la ville, l'établissement a subi une "soft renovation". Avec son design urbain unique, il cible les voyageurs d'affaires et les touristes. Cette acquisition s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'expansion de Leonardo en Allemagne, avec un nouvel hôtel à Leipzig prévu pour 2026.