Ouvertures d’hôtels

🏨 Room Mate Hotels opened its first hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone. The Hotel Marmont acquisition in Geneva adds a 104-room establishment to Room Mate's portfolio, strategically located near Rue du Rhône and Lake Geneva. Set for a complete renovation, it will reopen as a Room Mate branded hotel in early 2026. The expansion aligns with Room Mate's strategy to develop in the luxury hotel market and establish presence in upscale urban destinations across Europe. In Spain, 12 new hotels are being added in Valencia, with ongoing development in Madrid, Barcelona, and London. Upcoming openings are also planned in Rome, Paris, and Sicily. In 2024, Room Mate reported a revenue of €128.5 million, reflecting a 23% increase.

📍 Red Sea Global (RSG) is developing Laheq Island, a unique residential island within The Red Sea project, with its first residents expected in 2028. This is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. Laheq Island will be The Red Sea's first residential project, offering a new island living experience. It's surrounded by 400 hectares of white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and clear waters. John Pagano, CEO of RSG, emphasizes the community living experience that Laheq Island will offer. 🏝️

🗺 Red Sea Global (RSG) announced the development of Laheq Island, a unique residential island within The Red Sea project, set to welcome its first residents in 2028, aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Laheq Island will be The Red Sea's inaugural residential project, spanning approximately 400 hectares of white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and clear waters in Saudi Arabia, offering high-end hospitality and private residences in a tranquil setting. CEO John Pagano highlighted the community living experience and the creation of lasting connections for visitors and residents. Laheq residences incorporate natural elements and materials like wood to craft open spaces.

🌍 Nammos Resort AMAALA, the eighth and final resort of the ultra-luxurious AMAALA project's first phase by Red Sea Global, marks Nammos Hotels & Resorts' global debut, with an opening set for 2025 in Triple Bay. This expansion is part of ADMO Lifestyle Holding's international development plan, a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi Holding and Monterock International. The resort will feature 110 sea-view keys and 20 branded marina-side residences. 🛎️

;🌏 Red Sea Global (RSG) announced Nammos Resort AMAALA, the eighth and final resort in the first phase of the ultra-luxurious AMAALA project in Triple Bay. This marks Nammos Hotels & Resorts' first venture outside Greece, set to open in 2025. The resort aims to combine Cycladic elegance with Saudi spirit in a distinct setting. The property is part of ADMO Lifestyle Holding's international expansion, a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi Holding and Monterock International. Nammos Resort AMAALA will feature 110 sea-view keys and 20 branded marina-edge residences. CEO John Pagano of RSG highlighted that the resort represents a new luxury standard and a major step in Saudi Arabia's tourism transformation. 🛎️

🏕 The Ritz-Carlton is set to introduce luxury safari lodging in Kenya with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp in August. Located on the Sand River near the Kenya-Tanzania border, the camp is positioned to offer a view of the Great Migration from July to October, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Serengeti and Masai Mara. The reserve is also home to over 500 bird species and a variety of wildlife year-round.

🍴 Anne-Sophie Pic, the world's most decorated female chef, will take over Le Normandie restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in September 2025. Le Normandie, a gastronomic institution since 1958, will feature Pic's sensitive and bold vision of French cuisine. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of excellence between Groupe Pic and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. The new Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie will showcase an innovative design by Humbert & Poyet, promising a timeless dining experience.

🏕 Chandra Wickramasinghe, President of Thema Collection, launched the Amba Yaalu hotel project in January 2025, amidst a mango plantation. Amba Yaalu, meaning "among friends," aims to empower women in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry, where only 10% are female. The hotel has 33 rooms and employs 80 women, including in security, where 7 female soldiers have been recruited, marking a significant societal shift just 4 months post-opening.

🏦 Lone Star Funds acquired a 175-apartment hotel in Yokohama, Japan through Lone Star Real Estate Fund VII, L.P., advised by JLL and concluded with Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd. Inaugurated in November 2020, the Oakwood Suites Yokohama, part of a 167,000m2 mixed-use redevelopment by Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd., spans floors 46 to 51 of a luxury residential tower with over 1,176 homes, near Minato-Mirai metro station. The serviced apartments will convert into a high-end hotel by Q4 2025, offering spacious rooms averaging over 52m², aiming for a premium positioning. Jérôme Foulon, Global Head of Commercial Real Estate at Lone Star, highlighted the investment as an example of their successful value-add strategy in Japan.

🏦 Eve-Marie Steenman, ex-marketing head at Aman Hotels, leads the creative hub of Influence Society at Cours Albert 1er in Paris' upscale 8th district, aligning with the agency's goal to serve top-tier hotel brands with refined digital communication. Founded in 2016, Influence Society has become a key player in digital innovation for luxury hospitality, offering bespoke digital ecosystems to hotels in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The Paris office is a strategic cultural choice, set to strengthen ties with distinctive hoteliers.