When it comes to hotel development across Africa, Egypt and Marriott are the two phenomena to watch. This insight comes from this year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report, widely acknowledged as the industry’s most authoritative source, documenting and analysing the number of hotels being planned and built across the continent.
Experimental Montesol, Ibiza – April 2024, by Experimental Group
Experimental Group has announced the reopening of Montesol Experimental, Ibiza in April 2023. Following the renovation of the hotel’s Sabbaba restaurant and rooftop in 2021, Montesol Experimental has undergone a full renovation of the 30 bedrooms and three suites, overseen by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon. The property is also home to a restaurant, rooftop bar and boutique shop.
Adina Hotels debuts in Switzerland
TFE Hotels is continuing to ramp up its presence in Europe with the opening of Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva in Switzerland’s very first international hotel hub. The Adina – TFE’s first hotel in Switzerland – together with precinct neighbours Intercity B&B, and the nearby Marriott, add around 1000 room keys to the lucrative local market.
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel reveals an innovative and elevated renovation of staff restaurant
Echoing their unwavering commitment to delivering legendary service to all, the iconic Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has this January announced the reopening of their staff restaurant, Bella Vista, with a complete redesign and build to welcome in a new look and feel exclusively for employees to enjoy.
First Hospitality adds Hyatt place Champaign/Urbana, IL, to growing portfolio
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company assumed management and operations of the Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana in Champaign, IL. First Hospitality will also manage Punch!, a bar and lounge located at the Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana.
Tribute portfolio sparks new perspectives in the Seychelles with the opening of laïla, Seychelles
Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels, welcomes its latest addition in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Iaïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort (https://apo-opa.info/42kBiyT). Marking the brand’s debut in the Seychelles, the resort offers an oasis perfect for island exploration and revitalisation set in the serenity of a natural botanical paradise. Located close to Anse Royal, the photo-ready white sandy beach on the Southeastern coast of Mahé, the Seychelles’ largest island, the resort is set to showcase the hidden gems of the island for travellers and locals who seek out independent experiences and crave a connection with the community when traveling.
O by Myconian Collection opens 21 April 2023 in Mykonos Town
After a remarkably successful debutant last year, Myconian Collection’s outstanding addition to its luxury portfolio, the beachfront O by Myconian Collection property has marked the 21st of April as its opening date for the season.
Hyatt to expand inclusive collection’s brand footprint in the Caribbean
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced a multi-property collaboration with Be Live Hotels that will include the growth of the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand in the Caribbean. The deal is expected to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, which was introduced following Hyatt’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2020, by nearly 2,000 rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson Individuals hotel in Paris
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Hotel YAC Paris Clichy, a member of Radisson Individuals, the Group’s first Radisson Individuals property in Paris, located in the leafy suburbs of the city of lights. Following an extensive renovation, the hotel welcomes guests with its magnificent rooftop, lush garden, and beautiful patio, as well as renovated guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool, all within a short walk of the Seine and the Clichy Bridge.
YOTEL debuts YOTELPAD in Europe with new opening in Stratford, London
YOTEL has today announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management agreement with owner, Silver Mascot Limited. It will be YOTEL’s seventh property in the UK and third in London, joining YOTEL London City and YOTEL London Shoreditch.
