Hotel Openings

🏛 In Sydney, Australia, on December 31, 2024, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, with 436 rooms and suites, reopens after refurbishment. Located in the central business district, minutes from the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the hotel embraces 'Modern Heritage' design, incorporating Australian landscape elements and French style. It offers luxury amenities including MySmart lighting and the Sofitel MyBed™ experience. The hotel also features art exhibitions, four unique bars and restaurants, and a grand ballroom for up to 750 guests.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened AluaSoul Costa Adeje in Tenerife on December 30, 2024, expanding its brand in the Canary Islands. The hotel features 226 guest rooms, multiple dining options, and amenities like an outdoor pool, spa, and meeting facilities for up to 300 guests. Local materials were used for renovations, emphasizing community support. The location offers access to beaches and attractions, catering to a range of travelers with all-inclusive, half-board, or bed and breakfast meal plans.

🏡 Canada, Toronto, Ontario - December 26, 2024. Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens in Rabat's Quartier l'Océan, alongside the Atlantic. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, the hotel features 200 rooms with options like the Turquoise Ocean View Suite and Moulay Slimane Presidential Suite. The two-storey Sultan's Riad offers 950 square meters of luxury. Dining includes Brasserie Marie, Flamme, Noora Lobby Lounge, and Bar Atlantique. Resort sprawls over five hectares with two outdoor pools, a spa, wellness center, and a 24/7 fitness center. Additional venues Verdello and Laila Lounge are set to open later in the year.

🏨 Marriott International, Inc. opened its 500th property in the Caribbean and Latin America on December 25, 2024, in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Adult All-Inclusive, marks the first luxury all-inclusive resort by Marriott in Mexico and the 62nd luxury property in the region. The resort features 109 suites, seven dining venues, and is part of Marriott Bonvoy®. In three years, Marriott's CALA portfolio grew from 300 to 500 properties, with the luxury segment constituting approximately 10% of Marriott's global luxury portfolio. Future openings include Paraiso de la Bonita in Q1 2025 and W Punta Cana in Q2 2025.

🌎 In Bentonville, Arkansas, Motto by Hilton opened a new hotel on December 24, 2024, at 229 South Main St. Designed for modern travelers, Motto Bentonville Downtown features 175 compact rooms with advanced technology and configurations including connecting rooms for groups. Owned by Windsor Aughtry Company and managed by Hospitality America, the hotel offers customized stays, a common space called Motto Commons, two restaurants by Indigo Road Hospitality Group, and bike storage in partnership with 37 North Expeditions. It is part of the Hilton Honors program.