Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 241

Sofitel Unveils the Refurbished Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

🏛 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.

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Dusit Hotels expands portfolio with new hotels in Thailand, India

🏕 Dusit Hotels and Resorts opened Dusit Princess Chiang Mai in Thailand after a 3-year renovation, featuring redesigned guestrooms and upgraded facilities reflecting Lanna culture. The property participates in Thailand's tourism revitalization campaign "Nuea… Phrom Tiew". In India, Dusit marked its market entry with dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, inaugurated on December 15, boasting 80 guestrooms, a temperature-controlled pool, and a spa. Dusit International operates 301 properties across 19 countries, including 57 hotels and 244 luxury villas.

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Hyatt debuts The Unbound Collection in Southeast Asia

🏦 Hyatt's The Unbound Collection expands to Southeast Asia with Keraton at The Plaza in Jakarta, offering 138 rooms and suites. The hotel, featuring traditional Javanese 'batik kawung' patterns, is connected to Plaza Indonesia mall and provides access to Grand Hyatt Jakarta's amenities. The Unbound Collection currently comprises 19 hotels, including the recently announced property in Nara, Japan, and the renovated The Bellevue in Philadelphia with 184 rooms and 38 suites.

Aluasoul Costa Adeje, Part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, Debuts in Spain’s Canary Islands

🏨 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.

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Accor signs Sofitel hotel in Vietnam

🏡 Accor partners with DOJI Group to open Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in 2026. Located in Hai Phong, Vietnam within the Diamond Crown complex, the luxury hotel will feature a 45-story tower and 39-story residential tower. Offering 231 hotel rooms, 180 serviced apartments, and amenities such as an infinity pool, golf simulator, gym, restaurants, spa, and a conference center. This expansion strengthens Sofitel’s presence in northern Vietnam and aims to elevate Hai Phong as a prime luxury travel destination.

Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr Opens in the Heart of Morocco’s Capital

🏡 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 Opens Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive

🏨 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.

Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown Opens its Doors to Adventure

🌎 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.

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Toronto’s Mimi Chinese will open its first U.S. location in Miami Beach

🍽 Big Hug Hospitality, founded in 2019 by David Schwartz and Brandon Marek, will open Mimi Chinese in Miami Beach by December 2024. The Michelin-recognized Toronto-based group offers modern Chinese cuisine inspired by Guangdong, Sichuan, Hong Kong, and Hunan regions. The new location is over 4,000 square feet with 88 seats. Mimi Chinese Miami will offer signature dishes and a beverage program with cocktails, wines, baijiu, and sakes. Schwartz received the Michelin Young Chef award in 2023.

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Hilton expands luxury footprint with addition of Conrad in Mexico

🏖️ Hilton, in partnership with Parks Hospitality Holdings, will open Conrad Los Cabos in Mexico by 2027. This resort will be located in the Baja California Sur region and will become Conrad's first property on the Baja California Peninsula, joining Hilton's eight existing properties in the area. It will feature 175 rooms and residences, including 111 guest rooms with private plunge pools. The resort will offer a 3,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, several pools, five dining venues, and over 500 square feet of meeting space. Conrad Los Cabos will be part of the OLEADA Pacific Living & Golf community, and it will include Ernie Els’ first golf course in Mexico. Hilton plans to expand its luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America with over 270 hotels and 135 properties in development.

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