Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 In December, the iconic Meliá Bali hotel will reopen as Paradisus Bali, marking its first introduction into Southeast Asia. After 40 years since its debut as the first hotel of the Meliá Hotels International group outside Spain, the renovation transforms it into a Paradisus by Meliá establishment. The hotel will feature 485 refined suites, seven exceptional villas, four pools, eight restaurants, and twelve bars, all nestled in lush tropical gardens. Paradisus Bali will also offer unique gastronomy experiences and personalized guest services through The Reserve and Family Concierge.

🏠 Vestige Collection announces the mid-June opening of two new boutique hotels, Son Ermità & Binidufà, on a preserved 800-hectare estate in Menorca, Balearic Islands. These 18th-century fincas, Son Ermità and Binidufà, each offer 11 rooms and suites in both main houses and renovated outbuildings, nestled among palm trees with panoramic views, and in a tranquil valley reflecting authentic charm. The domain extends to a wild, unspoiled coast, promising an exclusive nature-immersed experience.

🌮 Big Mamma Group's Barbarella opens in June in Canary Wharf's YY Building, London. It's the group's sixth London restaurant, following Carlotta's opening two years prior. Barbarella offers a 1970s Italian cinema-themed dining experience, featuring mirrored ceilings, velvet walls, and an open golden kitchen. Chef Marco Rastelli leads the kitchen, with distinctive offerings like one-meter-long spaghettoni.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group partnered to transform Etuu Begur into the luxury Meliá Begur, set to open in 2026. Located in Begur’s old town, Girona, close to Mediterranean beaches, the renovated hotel will expand from 42 to 65 rooms. It will feature dining options, a pool, a spa, a gym, and meeting rooms, targeting leisure and business travelers. The project reflects Meliá's commitment to managing hotels in unique destinations.

🏨 Signo Hospitality GmbH inaugurated the new Hampton by Hilton hotel in Potsdam-Babelsberg, set to open in Q2 2025. Managed by Sascha Konter, the hotel features 168 rooms, a restaurant, bar, lounge, conference room, fitness area, and parking on a 7,000 sqm site. Located near BER airport and Berlin's central station, it's poised for both business and leisure travelers, aiming for high comfort at fair prices. The hotel is close to the world's oldest large-scale film studio and Europe's largest studio complex.

🏥 Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Tunisia's only Leading Hotels of the World, La Badira, inaugurated the Leïla Menchari suite today. Menchari, famous for her design work at Hermès' main store, received a dedicated exhibition at the Grand Palais in 2017. The 160 m² suite features a private pool, unique aesthetic with noble materials, vibrant colors, and Tunisian craftsmanship, reflecting Menchari's iconic style and Mediterranean views.

🏡 Accor and Sukhani Ventures are introducing the luxury brands Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Sofitel Legend to Rajasthan, India. Raffles Ranthambore, a 63-villa ultra-luxury resort, will open mid-2027 in Ranthambore National Park. Sofitel Legend Sukh Bagh Jaipur, with over 300 rooms, will welcome guests by the end of 2028 in Kukas Amer, Jaipur. These iconic destinations aim to attract families, adventurers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

🦛 In Spring 2023, the Zoo de La Boissière-du-Doré, near Nantes in Loire-Atlantique, reopened its eight lodges. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience among giraffes, rhinoceroses, and zebras across the 5-hectare Rhino Plain and the 3-hectare Giraffe Plain. The zoo, spanning 28 hectares, welcomed two bear cubs in January and recently expanded the wolf habitat tenfold to 1.5 hectares for its nine Canadian and Alaskan wolves.

🏨 The Hôtel Saint-Christophe, an iconic Aix-en-Provence institution, is set to reopen in the summer of 2025. Located near Cours Mirabeau, the hotel is undergoing a complete transformation to offer a modern and inspiring new identity while preserving its Provençal soul. The renovated urban bastide is introducing a "countryside in the city" hospitality concept with natural materials, soothing light, and simple lines. The Groupe Dimacco is spearheading the project, focusing on reviving exceptional places and infusing the historic hotel with a new yet authentic spirit, as stated by General Manager Céline Germain.

🏨 The Rennes-based Dunamis Hospitality Group acquired the 3-star Brit Hotel Langueux with 67 rooms and its restaurant, "Le Carré Blanc", in December for over €6.5 million. Situated in Langueux's business area near Saint-Brieuc and 10 minutes from the sea, the hotel offers amenities including a bar, restaurant, heated indoor pool, gym, and five seminar rooms slated for renovation within 12 months, accommodating up to 300 people. This marks Dunamis Hospitality's third acquisition in Côtes d'Armor.