Hilton is predicting its strongest year of growth in France, with seven planned hotel openings.

As well as continued expansion in Paris, Hilton is focusing on major resort destinations and provincial towns and cities, working with several local owners in France on a development pipeline that will more than double the hotel group’s presence in the country.

“We’re experiencing record growth in France, with 2023 set to be a historic high for hotel openings,” said Simon Vincent, executive vice-president and president, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton. “As a key market for Hilton, we’re focusing on developing hotels in regional French towns and cities, the south coast and continued expansion in Paris. We continue to leverage our award-winning brands to grow market share and capture increased travel demand, particularly as France gets ready to host major global sporting events including the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Rugby World Cup.”

In France, Hilton’s development plans will see 24 properties added to the current trading portfolio of 23 hotels in coming years. The company’s next opening in the country is Hilton Garden Inn Marseille Provence Airport, a 178-room hotel and the largest hotel within the airport premises that will begin welcoming guests by the end of March. Other notable openings in 2023 include:

Canopy by Hilton Cannes – Opening this summer, Canopy by Hilton Cannes (photo top of post) will be Hilton’s first property in the world-famous resort town. It will offer views of the Old Port from its roof terrace and feature an interior design led by designer Ramy Fischler. Following a franchise agreement with SDPNE.

Sainte-Anne Hotel Dijon, Curio Collection by Hilton – Hilton’s debut in the Burgundy region of France, opening this summer, Sainte-Anne Hotel Dijon will be set in the International City of Gastronomy and Wine. Located on the site of a former 17th-century hospice, the hotel will offer outdoor terraces, a swimming pool, fitness center, and Nhoraé spa, as well as a fine-dining French restaurant. Following a franchise agreement with Naos Hotel Group.

Marty Hotel Bordeaux, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – A stylish, lively and arty hotel opening this spring, Marty Hotel Bordeaux will be located in the heart of the city and will implement a range of sustainability initiatives, from the use of as many locally sourced ingredients as possible to the careful management of water consumption. Following a franchise agreement with Vicartem / ExtendAm.

Hilton Garden Inn Paris La Villette – Opening this spring, this hotel will be Hilton Garden Inn’s fourth Parisian hotel and the first in central Paris, located close to the City of Science and Industry, Zenith Paris, the Grande Halle de la Villette and Paris Philharmonic. Following a franchise agreement with Naos Hotel Group.