Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 153

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‘Bonheur by Matt Abé’ Opening Autumn 2025

🍴 Acclaimed chef Matt Abé will open his first solo restaurant, Bonheur by Matt Abé, in Mayfair in autumn 2025. The restaurant will be located on the former Le Gavroche site on Upper Brook Street. After 18 years with Gordon Ramsay, Abé will offer a personalized fine-dining experience, featuring á la carte choices and curated tasting menus. The restaurant includes a Chef’s Table, "Petit Bonheur," seating six for an intimate culinary experience. Further details will be announced soon.

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MEININGER: Partnership with ESN to enhance student mobility

📌 MEININGER Hotels partners with ESN to offer affordable lodging at 36 properties in 26 European cities for students, supporting intercultural exchange. ESN operates in 40+ countries, aiding 150,000 young people annually. MEININGER plans to expand in student hubs like Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Strasbourg. Since 1999, the hotel group aligns with Erasmus goals, which supported 5 million students since 1987. MEININGER's hybrid model combines hotel and hostel features, appealing to young travelers.

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Hilton RevPAR turns negative in Q2 as CEO cites “noisy” environment

📈 Hilton's Q2 2025 saw global RevPAR down 0.5% and U.S. RevPAR down 1.5% compared to last year. CEO Chris Nassetta remains optimistic, expecting economic growth driven by AI and regulatory changes. Hilton opened 221 hotels with 26,000 rooms, including Waldorf Astoria New York. Their pipeline includes 510,000 rooms, with plans in Helsinki, Bali, New Delhi, Singapore, and Detroit. Conversions are significant, comprising a third of Q2 openings. China faces challenges but promises growth opportunities.

Grand Hyatt Dfw Airport Launches $34 Million Transformation

🏨 July 24, 2025, Dallas, Texas: Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, marking its 20th anniversary, begins a comprehensive renovation in July 2025, aiming for completion by year-end. The transformation will add 17 rooms, totaling 315, and modernize dining and event spaces, including a 6,600 sq. ft. ballroom. The renovation will feature Texas-inspired designs and state-of-the-art technology. This aligns with DFW Airport's broader expansion efforts, enhancing traveler experiences with improved accommodations and services.

Hilton’s Q2 RevPAR declines amid “noisy” economic conditions

📈 CEO Chris Nassetta, on July 24, 2025, highlighted Hilton's slight Q2 RevPAR decline: global down 0.5%, U.S. down 1.5%, partly due to new tariffs. Despite this, he foresees growth in corporate investment and AI-driven infrastructure. Hilton opened 221 hotels, with a 510,000-room pipeline. Notable expansions include Waldorf Astoria New York and Curio Collection in the Dominican Republic. China faces challenges, yet Hilton plans increased construction there. Full-year RevPAR projected to be flat to 2% up.

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Accor Announces Signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection

🏠 In 2025, Accor and businessman Phil Ruffin announced the signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection, a 2,884-key property in Las Vegas. It debuts later this year under a franchise agreement with Accor, joining over 25 hotels in the Handwritten Collection with more than 35 in the pipeline. The resort features 10 dining venues, eight bars, and a 90,000 sq ft casino, following a multi-million-dollar refresh.

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Apicii hospitality group sets its sights on the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay

🏨 Brooklyn's South edge is seeing the rise of new developments: Breva restaurant, with 100 seats and a 110-seat patio, opened in December on Brighton Beach. Led by Tom Dillon, Apicii is developing Casa Pecora, a 55-room hotel with 10,000 sq ft of event space, set to open in summer 2026. Brooklyn houses 2.6 million people and is accessible to Manhattan. Despite resuming office work, 67% of organizations allow hybrid approaches. Dillon's ventures aim for South Brooklyn's long-term growth.

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Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort Begins Suite Renovations

🏨 Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa in Florida is renovating its 192 suites with completion expected in early 2026. This final phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation, which began in 2022, includes redesigned one- and two-bedroom suites featuring a modern coastal aesthetic. The renovations, designed by LEO A DALY, will incorporate light wood accents, a softer color palette, and updated kitchens. The resort also enhanced its lobby, restaurant, bar, pool areas, and fitness center.

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B&B HOTELS: Strong growth with new openings and contracts in 2025

📍 Between January and June 2025, B&B Hotels opened new properties in Wismar, Krefeld-Süd, Munich-Schwabing, Emmerich, Passau-Süd, Vienna-Heiligenstadt, and Leszno. This expansion added 686 rooms: 474 in Germany, 120 in Austria, and 92 in Poland. Additionally, leases for 955 new rooms were signed, including a project in Linz. The company renovated 20 existing hotels within this period. Expansion is facilitated by partnerships with companies like Inseme GmbH and Kreotel GmbH.

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Radisson Collection expands into Hungary

🏨 Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest is located next to St. Stephen's Basilica, in a restored neoclassical building. Opened with 71 uniquely styled rooms, the hotel offers three dining venues: Collection Café & Lounge, The Arc bistro, and ISSEI Skybar & Restaurant. It boasts views of Budapest and access to cultural sites. Yilmaz Yildirimlar emphasizes its boutique luxury. ???? Norbert Polyák highlights its blend of contemporary design and city rhythm.

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