Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏦 In Abidjan, the Council of Ministers approved a decree for a concession agreement for the rehabilitation, expansion, and operation of the former SIETHO hotel in Dimbokro. The project, a partnership between the Ivorian state and Groupe Famah La Renaissance SA, includes renovation of existing structures and construction of new buildings to increase capacity. The operation's total cost is over 4 million euros, funded entirely by the private sector, specifically Groupe Famah La Renaissance SA. Previously, in 2019, the Ivorian press reported on the anticipated refurbishment of the ex-Hotel La Renaissance, managed by Sietho from 1974 to 1984.

🍷 Mercure, part of Accor group, reached 1000 hotels this year after celebrating its 50th anniversary. Jean-Yves Minet highlighted Mercure's ability to blend local authenticity with global brand impact. New openings include Dubai Deira (January), Bangkok Surawong (May), London Earls Court (July), and the largest Mercure hotel worldwide in Singapore with 989 rooms. Present in 68 countries, Mercure has Accor's largest development pipeline with over 210 hotels planned by 2028.

🏡 Private investor acquires Garden Hôtel & Apparts in Rennes and two adjacent properties, facilitated by Tourny Meyer. The deal includes the 3-star Garden Rennes Centre Gare with 25 rooms and 8 apartments at 3 rue Jean Marie Duhamel, near cultural landmarks and metro (500m) and train station (700m). Tourny Meyer also managed the sale of the former Richemond hotel. The strategic acquisitions aim to create a unique 70-room hotel project in Rennes' city center.

🏨 En avril 2023, Eklo lève 35 millions d’euros pour financer son expansion incluant 10 nouveaux hôtels en France sur 5 ans, avec l’ouverture d’Eklo Nantes en été 2025. Le futur hôtel est situé sur l’île de Nantes, face aux Machines de l’Ile, dans un projet mixte nommé "Fusion", en pleine transformation urbaine menée par l’aménageur La Samoa.

🎉 Founders Vincent Luftman, Tobias Chaix, and Raphaël Blanc of Indie Group will open the Cat Club in Courchevel on December 20, 2024. The trio, with six successful venues in Saint Tropez, including Playamigos, Indie Beach, La Sauvageonne, Pablõ, Café de l’Ormeau, and Cherry, also plan to launch La Sauvageonne in Megève, and have future expansion plans for Paris since Indie Group's inception in 2016. The group's philosophy is to offer engaging, demanding, and memorable hospitality, moving away from glitz towards genuine dining experiences.

🏡 The Four Seasons Hotel New York, closed since the pandemic, is set to reopen on November 15 after years of renovation. Owned by Ty Warner and renowned for luxury, the hotel emerges into a new era. Featuring a striking design by architect I.M. Pei, with opulent interiors like a 10-meter high glass ceiling, the hotel offers luxury accommodations including rooms and specialty suites ranging from 47 sq m to a full-floor 400 sq m, some with rare outdoor terraces, and panoramic views of Central Park and Manhattan from higher floors.

🏨 "Sleepless in the kitchen", the first campaign by Guide MICHELIN for the British market, highlights its new hotel selection, launched alongside the Clefs MICHELIN in April in France and October 1 in the UK. The campaign promotes over 6,000 remarkable hotels, with 1,400 awarded one to three Clefs MICHELIN in 2024 for exceptional stay experiences. The recommended hotels can be booked via the Guide's website and mobile app.

☕ Columbus Café, established in 1994 and acquired by Wagram Finances in 2007, averages 20 new openings annually over the past decade, reaching 250 franchised coffee shops in France. The brand aims to double this to 500 locations by 2024/2025, with new outlets in city centers, shopping malls, commercial galleries, high-traffic areas like train stations, and partnered sites such as Leroy Merlin and Michelin. Internationally, success in Canada drives a goal of 15 openings per year to hit 100 Canadian stores within five years. Celebrating 30 years, the chain highlights its French expertise and organic coffee options, including a 100% Arabica for espresso, all roasted in France.

🏠 Viceroy Ombria Algarve, expansing Viceroy's European footprint, offers 141 accommodations over 5.2 hectares with 20 room types, including terraces, private pools, and kitchenettes. Located north of Loulé, 30 minutes from Faro Airport and Algarve's coast, it features six unique culinary venues showcasing local produce.

🏠 Kempinski will manage 37 exclusive luxury residences at Kempinski Bayil Bay in Baku, Azerbaijan, opening in 2025, offering views of the Caspian Sea. Developed by Baku City Residences, the company has completed seven residential projects totaling over 2,500 homes and is working on five more. Kempinski aims to provide a luxurious lifestyle with elegant hospitality and inspiring sea views.