Accor | To Open Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza, Close by Grand Egyptian Museum

Accor S.A, French multinational hospitality company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Issy - les - Moulineaux that manages and franchises hotels, resorts and various vacation properties has announced a partnership with ADTIC, Abu Dhabi, Development Tourism Investment Company, for the development of the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza that will be located close by the Grand Egyptian Museum.

ADTIC is an established player in real estate development in various sectors including tourism and hospitality and this collaboration with Accorsi aligns with the group's plans to invest in high-value projects that promote growth and development.

This new hotel project is part of Accor S.A.'s ambitious expansion strategy in North Africa with the addition of the Sofitel Legend and So Sofitel brands to diversify in this market with the objective# to strengthen the group's presence in the region by offering luxury accommodation for both business and leisure traveller.

The hotel will boast a blend of luxury and historical grandeur with a touch of French elegance and cultural integration will feature 230 rooms and suites, most of them with panoramic views of the pyramids, three restaurants, a Spa and a wellness center.

This project is expected to contribute significantly to tourism in Egypt, a destination of great appeal for its history, culture and heritage. The proximity to the Great Egyptian Museum, one of the largest and most important archaeological museums in the world will make the hotel a destination of relevance.

The partnership between Accor and ADTIC is also based on this aspect, demonstrating their shared commitment to the tourism promotion of Egypt, combining a luxury accommodation option with one of the most iconic destinations in Egypt and the world, with the aim of improving visitor experiences and contributing positively to the economic development of the country.

The Accor Group has been operating in Egypt for over 40 years with a portfolio of more than 55 hotels under nine different brands, the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza will join the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Aswan further consolidating Accor's position as a leader in hospitality in the region.

Link - https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article134082.html

Ultima Quai Wilson Geneva – Switzerland | Exclusive Property on Lake Léman Opening

 

Ultima Collection, company that operates under the trademarks of Ultima Capital SA, company registered in Zug and headquartered in Gstaad - Switzerland, founded in 2016, a unique award – winning group of ultra - luxury private villas and residences, chalets, resorts and Spas, a 5 – star superior hotel, offering unique experiences, personalized services also in the wellness area in great destinations in Europe such as Corfu, Courchevel, Crans - Montana, Geneva, Gstaad and Megève, launches another stylish product as Ultima Quai Wilson Geneva.

The Swiss group expands its remarkable portfolio of exclusive products with this property that will open at the end of November in Geneva, captivating city that lies at the southern tip of expansive Lac Léman also well known as Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Jura and Alps mountains with views of dramatic and iconic Mont Blanc, global, financial centre and worldwide headquarters for diplomacy, due to the presence of numerous international organizations.

Ultima Quai Wilson Geneva offers a unique opportunity to enjoy charm, discretion of a private stylish home on one of the city's most emblematic and illustrious streets, the lakeside Quai Wilson, that road which euns along the north shore of Lake Geneva from the Jetee des Paquis and named after US President Woodrow Wilson, an iconic, urban artery where a number of stylish hotels are located.

This Ultima Collection property features features five - floor homes within a sensitively restored historic building of the Swiss city, residences benefit from a state – of art kitchen boasting chic living and dining areas, conceived, designed and well suited to entertaining and relaxing with an elegant design, warm tones, with furnishings that blend perfectly with wooden floors.

A superb highlight is undoubtedly the Penthouse, boasting five rooms, gym and incomparable views of Mont Blanc, the emblematic highest peak in the Alps and Europe.

Guests can have have access to a hammam, sauna, exclusive treatments, a state-of-the-art wellness area, therapist, house manager, concierge, private chef and chauffeur services.

Link - https://www.ultimacollection.com/our-collection/ultima-quai-wilson-geneva

Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal - Brand Zel | Opening in Punta Cana - Dominican Republic Soon

 

Meliá Hotels International S.A., renowned Spanish hotel chain founded in 1956 and based in Palma de Mallorca and tennis superstar Rafael Nadal are bringing their lifestyle hotel brand Zel to Punta Cana, famed destination located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic well known for its 32 kilometres stretch of beaches with turoquoise and emerald waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Expected to open on 12^th December 2024, Zel Punta Cana is part of of the lifestlye brand Zel announced in late 2022 by Rafael Nadal and CEO of Meliá Hotels International Gabriel Escarrer, a joint venture between these two global brands both with Mallorcan roots which aims to reach consistent international growth and highlighting the essence of the Mediterranean character.

Zel Punta Cana is a rebranding of the Garden Suites by Meliá, an all – inclusive resort whicg has undergone a renovation, situated along Avenida Alemania, a short distance from Cocotal Golf & Country Club and Blast Aquafan Park providing 190 rooms with a variety of accommodation categories ranging in size from 796 to 2.152 square feet, including a two - bedroom Casa Zel Swim - Up suite with terrace and whirlpool.

The guests will have access to a large variety of culinary concepts with six restaurants including Mexican and Greek fusion cuisine, a Medterranean - style buffet, flavours from the Orient with a Japanese restaurant and a a beach club.

The Zel Punta Cana will provide other amenities such as five tennis courts, two swimming pool, a Spa, gym, meeting spaces a the property will offer special programmes via its Zel Club wellness and entertainment platform which will include day parties, festivals and curated weekend retreats.

The Zel Punta Cana is the Zel’s third property, following the brand’s 2022 launch in Mallorca in Calvià and the Zel Costa Brava located in Tossa de Mar in the province of Girona opened in 2023, and now in Dominican Republic elevating itself as the flag’s all inclusive resort of the brand.

Link - https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Rafael-Nadal-hotel-brand-Punta-Cana?ct=carib

Piedmont - Valle d' Aosta – Italy | 46 Private Historic Residences Open to the Public

The ADSI, Association of Historical Italian Residences which brings together the owners of historic properties throughout Italy through the Piedmont and Valle D'Aosta section, north-western regions of the country launches a new initiative, a project that aims to expand the tourist offer in these territories, opening 46 private historic residences to the public.

The visits will be managed directly by ADSI Piemonte and Valle D'Aosta and Fiavet Piemonte, regional body of the federation of associations of travel and tourism companies, with the visits that will be accessible by appointment and according to programs coordinated by the affiliated travel agencies.

This project represents an expansion of incoming tourism by offering exclusive and niche experiences to discover residences boasting a historical and cultural value of the two Italian regions by opening to the public in structures that were not normally accessible and can now be visited giving the opportunity to get to know them at 360 degrees.

The project that is forged on the name "Dimore Amiche del Piemonte" includes historic residences 54% of which are located in municipalities with less than 20,000 inhabitants and 29% in centers with less than 5,000 inhabitants.

These percentages represent a capillarity that allows the public to get to know small villages up close, many of which are outside standard or high tourist itineraries, allowing an enhancement also avoiding the infamous phenomenon of overtourism which has afflicted Italy like other countries with the great opportunity to discover and appreciate unique beauties with a high historic value.

The President of the Regional Council Davide Nicco, declared that the opening of the residences represents grat potential for economic and cultural development.

The Vice President of Adsi and President of the Piedmont and Valle d’ Aosta section, Alessandro Gozsztonyi highlighted how these homes are custodians of history and art,but also centres of economic and social vitality for local communities.

-        18 in the province of Turin

-        10 in the province of Cuneo

-        9 in the province o Alessandria

-        The others scattered through the other provinces

About these historic residences th 40% are castles, 20% are villas, while the remaining 40% include historic buildings and prestigious homes. In 80% of cases, it is also possible to visit the historic parks, an element that further enriches the offer.

Link - https://www.ilpiccolo.net/2024/11/15/dimore-storiche-in-piemonte-46-strutture-aperte-al-pubblico/