Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Compagnie de Phalsbourg announces the opening of Hôtel SAX Paris LXR Hotels & Resorts on April 4, 2025, marking LXR's first European concept in the left bank's iconic 7th district. The 5-star luxury lifestyle hotel, located on Avenue de Saxe, features 118 rooms including two Signature suites with panoramic views over Place de Breteuil. Targeting both international visitors and local clientele, the hotel aims to blend luxury with a lifestyle hospitality approach.

🏨 Four Points by Sheraton opens its first hotel in Senegal, the Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, located in the Sports City complex, just 20 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport. The hotel offers easy access to the International Conference Center Abdou Diouf (CICAD), the Ministerial Sphere Ousmane Tanor Dieng, the UN headquarters for West Africa, and the future Olympic Stadium set to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

🏖 Interhome opened a new local agency in Saalbach, Pinzgau, Austria, at the end of March to enhance its vacation rental services. This addition increases Interhome's local presence in Austria to five agencies, aiming to become a leading holiday home rental player in Pinzgau. The Saalbach agency will provide personalized support for property owners and a local contact for travelers. Rene Gatt, Director of Purchasing at Interhome, emphasizes the importance of local contact for property owners seeking excellent service.

🏦 Accor and Propreal Capital Partners announced the signing of the Sofitel Porto, set to open in 2028 in Porto, Portugal. This marks their second collaboration after the successful Sofitel Barcelona Skipper. The luxury hotel, situated between Avenida Dos Aliados and Rua de Santa Catarina, will feature 132 rooms across approximately 11,000 sqm, with public areas, dining concepts potentially partnering with renowned Portuguese chefs, and spaces for both international travelers and local community engagement. The property will preserve its protected facade while the interior, designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, will blend Portuguese craftsmanship with French refinement, focusing on restoring the building's original splendor.

🏠 Olivier Massart, originally from Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt in the heart of Luberon, is behind the enchanting Domaine des Andéols. Educated at the School of Photography in Vevey and the École du Louvre, Massart ventured into fashion after a Paris Match assignment and sought to revolutionize presentations with his creative vision.

🏨 Murcie, préparation à l'ouverture d'un hôtel quatre étoiles géré par Soho Boutique Hotel, première incursion dans la région, pour 2027. Situé sur l'avenue Juan Carlos I, Soho Boutique Murcia comprendra 90 chambres, avec services comme parking, salle de sport, salles de réunion, et piscine sur le toit. Propriété du Grupo Jemeca de la famille Mengual, construction déjà en cours. Soho Boutique prévoit d'ajouter plus de 12 propriétés d'ici 2025, y compris à Grenade, Madrid, Valence, et renforce son portefeuille côtier avec la marque Moon Dreams. Nouvel hôtel visant à diversifier l'infrastructure touristique de Murcie, ciblant voyageurs d'affaires et de loisirs.

🏙 IHG Hotels & Resorts announces two luxury lifestyle hotels opening on Crete: The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection in 2025 and Kimpton La Mer Crete in 2026, marking these brands' debut in Greece. Partnering with Gelasakis Group, the Chania Hotel will feature 39 rooms, a rooftop bar, restaurant, and wellness center with a pool. These additions bolster IHG's Greek market presence, complementing its existing InterContinental properties and the upcoming Six Senses Megalonisos project. The IHG luxury lifestyle hotel portfolio has grown to over 900 hotels worldwide.

🏦 Mandarin Oriental has officially taken management of the iconic Hôtel Lutetia, now rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris. As the sole Palace on the Rive Gauche, this emblematic monument joins Mandarin Oriental's portfolio of exceptional establishments, augmenting its presence in Paris alongside the historic location on Rue Saint-Honoré. The group now offers two distinct and complementary luxury experiences: intimate and sophisticated on the Rive Droite and grand historical significance with contemporary refinement on the Rive Gauche. Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental, marks this as a major milestone.

🏡 Accor, Invel Real Estate, and Prodea Investments announce the signing of Hôtel Bellevue Cortina d'Ampezzo to Emblems Collection, marking the first property of the brand in Italy, set to open at the end of 2026. The hotel, located in the renowned Cortina d'Ampezzo within the Dolomites, aims to offer an exclusive alpine club experience combining luxury with craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and Italian flair. Maud Bailly, General Manager of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, expresses pride in this project that harmonizes luxury, nature, emotion, and experience.

💪 Gigafit, established in 2014 with over 100 clubs, has expanded its fitness concept to include Gigafit Café, a new dining experience combining health, enjoyment, and convenience. The first Gigafit Café opened in Dubai, where Gigafit launched a premium fitness center in November 2023. This innovative offering by MGI (Mountassir Group Investment), founded by Mountassir Bouhadba, extends the athletic experience with custom nutrition options, including healthy snacks, functional drinks, and balanced meals available for dine-in or takeout.