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Map of the week: hotel openings – January # 3 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON has mapped new hotel openings worldwide over the last 10 days, including hotels from groups, chains, and networks. The color-coded map indicates hotels that opened this week (yellow), announced openings for later in the year (blue), rebranded reopenings (green), and newly signed projects slated to open in the future (orange).

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IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Germany with Holiday Inn Ratingen

🏨 Holiday Inn Ratingen, operated by IHG and tristar GmbH, is set to open in Germany in the second half of 2025 after a full renovation. The hotel will offer 134 rooms, a restaurant, bar, five meeting rooms, and a 'Kids Stay & Eat Free' program. Located near Düsseldorf, Ratingen is convenient for business and leisure, with attractions like Königsallee and Kunstpalast museum nearby. IHG currently operates 220 hotels in Germany and has over 140 Holiday Inn properties, with plans to grow its portfolio further.

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Ennismore prepares for worldwide expansions in 2025 with new F&B concepts

🏨 Ennismore plans to open over 20 hotels and 35 restaurants and bars in 2025. SLS Barcelona, The Hoxton Florence, Mama Shelter Zürich, The Hoxton Edinburgh, and The Hoxton Dublin are set for early to late 2025. Asia Pacific openings include Mondrian Gold Coast, Hyde Perth, 25hours Hotel Sydney, and Mama Shelter Singapore. In the Americas, SLS Playa Mujeres and Delano Miami Beach will open in January and late-2025 respectively. Rixos Montaza Alexandria and other Rixos hotels are scheduled in the Middle East & India. Ennismore's culinary ventures include partnerships with Paris Society and Rikas Group for diverse dining experiences.

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Accor expands Its presence in Austria with three new hotels and brand debuts

🏛 Accor partners with VERKEHRSBUERO HOSPITALITY to add three hotels in Austria: TRIBE Vienna City (opening in 2027, 160 rooms), Handwritten Collection's Hotel Rathauspark Wien (opening in early 2026, 105 rooms), and Novotel Salzburg (opening in 2028, 103 rooms). TRIBE Vienna City, formerly Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien, located near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Novotel Salzburg, situated close to the city center and main train station, will feature conference rooms and a fitness center. Accor's Austrian portfolio reaches 41 properties, showcasing the group's commitment to this European hospitality market.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – January # 2 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON highlighted new global hotel openings and announcements within the last 10 days, featuring those from groups, chains, and networks. Colors indicate the status: yellow for recent openings, blue for future openings announced this week, green for rebranding and reopened hotels, and orange for newly signed projects slated to open later. The map includes locations, photos, and essential information for a quick overview of the hospitality landscape.

Gonzalo Aguilar appointed managing director of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas

🏨 Gonzalo Aguilar appointed as Managing Director for Minor Hotels in Europe and the Americas starting January 1, 2025. He replaces Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024 but stays on as Non-Executive Vice-President. Aguilar, ex-COO for Marriott International Europe, brings over 30 years of experience and aims to expand Minor Hotels’ luxury and resort segments. Shareholders to confirm the appointment by June 30, 2025. Aguilar and Aragonés work together for a smooth transition.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts strengthens leadership team with new appointments

📌 Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Dan Clark as VP of Global Leisure Sales – Europe and Anna Moore as Regional Director for the UK and Ireland. Clark to enhance leisure sales and partnerships, with past roles at Calliope Collective, Gleneagles, Elite Hotels, Radisson Edwardian, and Trump Hotels. Moore, with 13 years at IHG, to manage and grow the portfolio of 30 hotels, resorts, and residences. The company aims to expand its European footprint, with over 600 properties in 80 countries.

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Accor expands Its presence in Istanbul with The Grand Tarabya hotel

🏨 Accor adds The Grand Tarabya Hotel to its Istanbul portfolio, located in the Tarabya neighborhood overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. Opened in 1966 and restored in 2013, the property will be renovated and rebranded as a Fairmont hotel. With 248 rooms and suites, 29 residences, seven dining outlets, and a wellness center, it marks Accor's 38th property in Istanbul. The renovation will update features and services, aligning with Fairmont standards. Accor operates over 70 hotels in Turkey, home to luxury and mid-range brands.

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London: A Key destination for tourism, events, and hospitality

🏠 London, as a global hub, welcomed around 20.3 million overnight visitors in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (UK), nearing the 2019 pre-pandemic level of 21.7 million. This influx boosts accommodation demand and supports the tourism sector, highlighting the city's diverse events from business conferences to cultural and sporting activities as key drivers of tourism performance.

SOHOMA gears up for ongoing expansion

🏨 Sohoma, founded in the 1990s by Jean Solanet, oversees 85 hotels in France, with projected sales of 170 million euros in 2023. The company completes 6 to 7 transactions annually and is expanding internationally, especially in peri-French regions. Sohoma is shifting focus from new constructions to refurbishing existing properties, such as transforming two office buildings in Mérignac, France, into a 158-room Hampton Inn. They emphasize a people-centric approach and appointed Vincent Galoche as Director of Operations France and International.

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