Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Verneuil La Douce in Verneuil-d’Avre-et-d’Iton opened this month, one hour from Paris. The hotel, conceptualized by Camille Omerin, offers 17 rooms and suites adorned with artwork by 7 contemporary artists. Chef Cyril Coutin heads the restaurant Patiné, focusing on Perche's local produce. The hotel includes a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a tea room, and a cocktail bar. It seeks a 5-star rating post-renovation.

🏨 Ascott expands in Europe with new openings for lyf and The Unlimited Collection and strategic renovations. Its European portfolio now includes 64 properties and nearly 8,500 units. Globally, Ascott surpasses 1,000 properties with about 175,000 units. On October 16, 2025, lyf Gambetta Paris inaugurated in the 20th arrondissement with 140 units. In 2026, Ascott will open four new lyf hotels, including lyf Chelsea London at Stamford Bridge, and expand to Manchester and Glasgow.

📍 Scandic Hotels signed a long-term lease for its third hotel in Hamburg's city center. The new hotel will have direct access to the bus terminal, metro, and suburban train lines. Scandic aims to grow by 15,000 rooms by 2030, focusing on Germany. Partnering with B&L Group, the project will complement the 430-room Scandic Berliner Tor, set to open in 2030, and emphasize eco-efficient renovations in the St. Georg district.

🏨 Hyatt plans to open its first Zambian hotel, the five-star Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi, after a major renovation of The Pamodzi Hotel. The hotel will be managed by Hyatt in agreement with ASB Hotel Properties and Albwardy Investments. Slated to open in 2026, it will allow World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points. Stephen Ansell, Managing Director, expressed excitement about this strategic addition to Hyatt's portfolio.

🏝️ Red Sea Global is set to unveil AMAALA on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, envisioned as a premier wellness destination powered entirely by renewable energy. This ambitious project will feature globally acclaimed resorts with regenerative design, focusing on marine conservation and yachting. Central to AMAALA is the "wellness route," a scenic trail connecting the resorts along Triple Bay, offering visitors inspiring natural landscapes and multigenerational experiences. The grand inauguration is anticipated soon, offering a unique blend of luxury and sustainability.

🏨 LUSAKA, Zambie, 20 octobre 2025 – En 2026, le Pamodzi Hotel de Lusaka deviendra le Hyatt Regency Lusaka The Pamodzi, introduisant la première propriété de marque Hyatt en Zambie. Une rénovation majeure est prévue, mais l'hôtel restera ouvert. Le nouvel établissement comptera 170 chambres et suites, avec un emplacement central près des attractions touristiques et du quartier d'affaires. Ce projet, en partenariat avec ASB Hotel Properties et Albwardy Investments, vise à transformer l'hôtel en destination de classe mondiale.

🏖️ Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa will open on the Adriatic coast, developed with Anker Grupa d.o.o. Featuring 111 rooms and suites with balconies, it offers seven private apartments, three restaurants, two bars, a wellness center, an infinity pool, and sports facilities. The resort highlights local heritage and environmental respect. Alan Mantin of Hilton emphasizes its importance for Hilton in Croatia, while Alessandra Severi of Anker Grupa stresses the celebration of Lopud's natural beauty.

🏨 Propriété du groupe M&L, exploité par Hilton, le Waldorf Astoria Helsinki occupe quatre bâtiments historiques restaurés par Evert Lagerspetz et Armas Siitonen. L'hôtel propose 116 chambres, dont 32 suites. Certaines ont des saunas privés, hammams ou terrasses avec jacuzzis. Le Peacock Bar, inspiré du Waldorf Astoria New York, propose déjeuners et cocktails. Un restaurant gastronomique ouvrira début 2026. Le spa offre divers équipements et un concierge personnel pour chaque client.

🏨 Orient Express La Minerva in Rome unveils its Signature Suites, blending Roman history with contemporary style. Suites are named Stendhal, Obelisco, La Minerva, and Orient Express, each embodying historical and cultural significance. Designed by Hugo Toro, with custom furniture crafted by Italian artisans, the suites feature original frescoes and luxurious materials like Verona red marble. Fasthôtel, a key player for 30 years, is renewing its governance and image in 2025, focusing on modernization and growth.

🏨 IHCL, India’s leading hotel group led by Puneet Chhatwal, aims to operate 700 hotels by 2030. As of the first half of 2025, IHCL signed 46 contracts and opened 26 new hotels, including 14 through partnerships with Brij Hospitality and Clarks Group. Significant openings include Taj-branded hotels in India and South Africa. They currently have a portfolio of 570 hotels with 302 in the pipeline spread across 14 countries and over 250 cities.