Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏖️ Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua inaugurated on Jolly Beach in Antigua, boasting over 1 kilometer of white sandy beach. The $400+ million project will feature 82 hotel rooms and suites, 181 luxury branded residences including studios, apartments, and beachfront villas with a total of 263 resort keys and 876 guest beds. The resort will also offer a rental program for residence owners. The Nikki Beach Hospitality Group aims to provide a luxurious, barefoot living experience with state-of-the-art architecture and exclusive entertainment.

🏙 Baha Mar, in collaboration with the Government of the Bahamas, is expanding with a new $350 million luxury hotel complex set to break ground in 2026 and open in 2029. The project, designed by Foster + Partners, will create 400 construction jobs and employ 500 people post-completion. The 12-hectare seaside development, replacing the former Melia Nassau Beach, will feature 350 hotel rooms, 50 luxury residences, four restaurants, a 1300-square-meter spa and fitness center, luxury shops, pools, and family facilities. The hotel will also offer 2322 square meters of indoor and outdoor event space, including a 930-square-meter main ballroom.

🏡 In River Oaks, a new 34-story building housing a 105-room boutique hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, and 44 world-class private residences is set to enhance the historic neighborhood. The project features renovated brick facades, hotel amenities, residents-only facilities, and panoramic views. Dan Friedkin of Auberge Resorts emphasizes the importance of Houston and the expansion into urban markets. Architecture by Kohn Pedersen Fox, with interiors by Roman and Williams, and Dillon Kyle Architects for residential spaces.

🏦 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of St. Regis on the Bund in Shanghai, marking the 60th global establishment for the brand and its second in Shanghai. Owned by Pacific Eagle Real Estate, the hotel features 192 luxuriously appointed rooms including 13 suites ranging from 118 to 288 square meters with residential-style lodging and stunning views of the Huangpu River and the Bund area. Jenni Benzaquen, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, highlights the milestone as an expansion of unmatched experiences and bespoke service.

🏕 Vacances Bleues acquires Club Arc-en-Ciel at Les Karellis, becoming the group's 26th property, and emphasizes affordable family vacations. Opening December 21, 2024, the all-inclusive resort, founded on social tourism in 1975, offers ski-in/ski-out access in the Maurienne Valley. The cooperative station reinvests profits for sustainable development and accessible holidays.

🏠 Six Senses signs management agreements with Gruppo Statuto for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como, joining Six Senses Rome opening in 2023 at the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria. IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury portfolio in Europe nears 100 properties including eight Six Senses in Italy, Switzerland, France, Israel, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Six Senses Milan will be located at 19 Via Brera, in Milan's artistic Brera district, while Six Senses Lake Como continues a legacy dating back to 1820 in Cadenabbia di Griante on Lake Como's shores.

🏡 IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Garner brand in Europe with four new signings, targeting the mid-scale conversion segment launched in August 2023. Garner's growth includes 76 properties by H1 2024, with 58 in IHG's European market. The brand offers quality experiences at competitive prices. IHG reported a record number of conversions in H1 2024, comprising 41% of openings and 55% of new signings, reflecting increasing demand for IHG's revenue-generating platforms and loyalty programs.

🏖️ Four Seasons Hotel Group collaborates with AGC Equity Partners to launch a luxury resort in Mykonos, Greece, aiming for a summer 2025 opening. The Four Seasons Resort Mykonos will feature 94 spacious rooms, villas, and suites, spread over 6+ hectares of pristine coastal land in Kalo Livadi Bay. This expansion marks a significant growth in the company's Greek portfolio, following successful ventures like the award-winning Athens property.

🏠 "SARL Société Hôtelière Karukéra and SARL Casbat won the acquisition of Hôtel La Batelière for €5 million at the Tribunal de Commerce. The hotel, owned by Groupe Montplaisir since 2008, faced activity continuation and the potential loss of 55 jobs. Financing includes €5 million in equity and a €32 million banking intention. The demolition and reconstruction into a new hotel complex must happen within 36-60 months, while Cogit acquires adjacent tennis court land. A social plan will address the 55 job losses.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts expanded Garner brands in Europe with 58 hotels signed since its launch in August 2023. Germany witnesses a strategic partnership with NOVUM Hospitality in April 2024, planning over 50 hotel conversions in cities like Hamburg, Mannheim, and Berlin. The rapid expansion of Garner in Europe illustrates its appeal in the mid-range hotel conversion segment, with a total of 76 global signings in six months.