Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏂 Odalys Vacances opens a new 4* Prestige residence named L’Ecrin de Vars in the heart of Vars, providing direct access to La Forêt Blanche ski slopes. The residence features 63 apartments, from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom units for up to 8 guests, with fully equipped interiors and balconies offering mountain views. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, lounge lobby, fitness room, ski storage, online check-in, and pre-arrival bed preparation. After Serre-Chevalier, Auron, and Praloup 1500, this reinforces Odalys' presence in the Southern Alps.

🏠 Le Mas du Chemin de la Mer, a renovated Catalan sheepfold with 7 Mediterranean-style rooms, joined Gîtes de France in 2025 with a 5-ear rating. Located 3km from Saint-Cyprien beach, it offers a countryside setting, a garden, a large pool, and services from the 5-star L’Île de la Lagune hotel, part of the Roussillhotel group. The accommodation is designed for families or friends seeking tranquility near the sea.

💻 IWG, a global leader in hybrid work solutions, is opening a new Regus site in Tours Aéronef, located in the dynamic business district of Tours Nord, France. The facility opens on February 24, catering to the increasing demand for hybrid workspaces. In 2024, IWG expanded its footprint in France with 14 new sites, averaging more than one opening per month. This new opening strengthens IWG's presence in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

🏦 Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group to manage a 5-star establishment in Ronda, opening in 2026 under The Meliá Collection brand. The first 5-star hotel in the city, located in the 16th-century former Madre de Dios convent, will feature 27 rooms, two courtyards, gardens, a restaurant, pool, gym, meeting room, and spa. Summum Hotel Group will operate the hotel, owned by Grupo MGI. The alliance aims for 500 rooms by 2029.

🏨 Le Domaine du Colombier, au cœur de la vallée du Rhône, a rouvert le 27 janvier 2025, après rénovation en janvier. L’hôtel 4 étoiles et le Bistrot 270 ont accueilli les clients dès la réouverture, tandis que le restaurant Le Colombier a relancé le 30 janvier avec une carte d'hiver. Rénovation clé : ajout d'un ascenseur pour accès PMR, passage de 23 à 25 chambres dont une présidentielle et une chambre business, et réaménagement de la réception.

🏖️ Odalys Vacances opened a new 4-star Prestige residence, L'Ecrin de Vars, in Vars on February 8. The company, with over 60 mountain accommodations in 40 locations, expands in the Southern Alps, adding to existing residences in Serre-Chevalier, Auron, and Praloup 1500. The residence, a 10-minute walk from the town center, offers direct ski slope access and features 63 spacious apartments designed to meet evolving customer expectations for comfort.

🏨 The 4-star Hôtel Bizipoz, embracing Basque culture and joie de vivre, will open on April 1, 2025, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Conceived by the Hetzi group, designed by architect Luc Vaichere (LV2A), scenographer Cyril Houplain, set & light designer Jean-Paul Haure, and constructed by Eiffage Construction, the hotel offers an immersive experience with 52 rooms and suites in an Art Deco building on the Foch islet.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open multiple exceptional establishments in 2025, featuring destinations like Kimpton Los Monteros in Marbella, Spain, and Vignette Collection Mallorca. The renovated Kimpton Los Monteros will offer 195 rooms, including 60 suites, combining luxury amenities with cultural experiences. Vignette Collection Mallorca, located in historic Alaró on the island of Mallorca, promises an unforgettable experience amid picturesque vineyards and olive groves, complete with fine dining and a casual restaurant.

🏠 Hilton has opened the Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi, boasting 255 rooms and suites with a spectacular Nile view in Cairo's Maadi district. Notable features include modern amenities, an inspiring design, and a dynamic dining and bar scene. President for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, Guy Hutchinson, mentions Hilton's 60+ year presence in Egypt and plans to triple its portfolio. General Manager Haitham Nassar highlights the hotel's exceptional service and amenities. The hotel is developed by Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED).

🏨 Sir Joan Hotel in Ibiza, acquired by AX Partners, will undergo renovation to meet NH Collection premium standards for its spring reopening. After a complete makeover in 2017, the new work aims to enhance its facilities, including a new dining experience and cocktail options. The five-star NH Collection Ibiza strives to be a top-tier tourism destination in Ibiza, leveraging the services and perks of a major brand. Overlooking Ibiza's port and old town and managed by Minor Hotels under NH Collection, it's a prime spot for both national and international visitors. The April 2025 opening marks the NH Collection's second launch of the year, following NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso in Italy, set to open in March.