Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 140

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Friends of Ours Expands West with Serpentine Partnership

🍴 Friends of Ours opens its second London location in August 2025 at The Magazine, Hyde Park, designed by Zaha Hadid. In partnership with Serpentine, the location offers a standout brunch menu led by Exec Chef Steph Jones, featuring dishes like Brulee banana bread and French Toast with Tonka bean. Co-Founder Tim Grant highlights the significance of the location in enhancing the profile of Friends of Ours while remaining connected to the creative industries.

Royalton Resorts to Launch New Adults-Only Brand in Barbados

🌴 Barbados, August 20, 2025: Royalton Luxury Resorts announced Royalton Vessence, a new adults-only all-inclusive brand, debuting in Summer 2026 as Royalton Vessence Barbados. Located on Barbados' Platinum Coast, this resort features locally inspired artwork, glow-lit pools, digital detox spaces, and a holistic wellness program. Royalton Vessence celebrates 15 years in the all-inclusive industry with curated designs, upgraded suites, and complimentary airport shuttles. The vision includes workshops and live performances, offering an elevated travel experience.

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort Updates Food and Beverage Outlets

🍴 Colicchio Consulting advised Wind Creek Hospitality in New York on revamping food and beverage outlets at Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort. Chef Fabio Viviani, selected for his culinary vision, introduces Alto, an Italian steakhouse on the 17th-floor rooftop, and diverse venues like “Food Bazaar” and “Shuck It” Oyster Bar. This marks Colicchio's third partnership with Wind Creek, aiming to innovate the dining experience following projects in Atmore and Wetumpka, Alabama.

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W Hotels Opens Its First All-Inclusive Property

🏖 W Hotels, Grupo Puntacana, and MAC Hotels inaugurated W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, the brand's first adults-only all-inclusive location, in Punta Cana. The resort features 340 guestrooms and suites, with 46 suites offering swim-up pools. The property includes 12 dining venues, a 400-meter beachfront, and a 14,000 square-foot meeting space. The wellness center houses the AWAY Spa with 10 treatment rooms. Additional W Hotels in Corasol Playa del Carmen and Costa Mujeres are planned for 2028 and 2029.

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Major Food Group launches No. 1 Steak in Dallas

🍲 Major Food Group launched No. 1 Steak on August 14, 2025, in Dallas at Sadelle's, offering a $59 prix-fixe menu featuring a prime strip steak. Open Thursdays through Saturdays, the concept includes regional ingredients like beef from Rosewood Ranches. Diners can enhance meals with à la carte options and curated wines. Potential expansion into other cities is planned, with a focus on maintaining local flavors. Mario Carbone emphasizes the deep connection to Dallas and Texas' rich culinary tradition.

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The Vietta Hotel Joins Lark’s Management Portfolio

🏨 September 1, 2025, Kissimmee, Florida: The Vietta Hotel opens under Lark management. This lakefront, 82-room boutique property is less than 30 minutes from Disney World. It features an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and smart TVs. Guests enjoy outdoor fire pits, a grilling area, and complimentary bike rentals. The hotel offers guided activities, including fishing lessons and karaoke nights. Yedidya Blau, the owner, highlights Lark's hospitality and operational excellence.

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Cambria Hotels Expands With Four New Openings

🏨 Cambria Hotels has opened four new properties in August 2025 in Templeton, CA; Tampa, FL; Plymouth, MA; and Portland, OR. The Templeton hotel has 132 rooms and is powered by solar energy. Tampa’s hotel features 104 rooms and offers the Snooze & Cruise Package. Plymouth’s location has 107 rooms and meeting space for 120 attendees. Portland’s hotel, with 178 rooms, is the first in Oregon and offers 1,400 square feet of meeting space. Cambria plans to expand further, including into Canada.

W Hotels launches adult-only all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana

🏖 W Hotels debuted its first adult-only all-inclusive resort, W Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. This 340-room resort, featuring rooms starting at 700 sq ft, includes 46 suites with private or swim-up pools. Amenities span a 400-meter beach, an 80-meter infinity pool, and 12 dining venues. The resort offers experiences like DJ-led sound baths, wellness sessions, and cultural events. This move aligns with the broader trend of hotel brands entering the all-inclusive market, anticipating growth in the next decade.

Stonebridge adds historic Statler Dallas to portfolio

🏨 Stonebridge, a Denver-based management company, has added The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton, to its portfolio. Located in downtown Dallas, this eight-story property originally opened in 1956 and was relaunched in 2017. The hotel boasts a resort-style outdoor pool, over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, and four dining venues, including the Waterproof rooftop lounge. Positioned near key attractions, it aims to draw both business and leisure travelers.

Newcrestimage acquires NYLO Dallas Plano

🏨 NewcrestImage acquired the NYLO Dallas Plano, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection. The five-story hotel, with 176 loft-style rooms and suites, features a 4,000-square-foot patio and a heated outdoor pool. Located in the 2,600-acre Legacy District business park, it offers strategic access to business and leisure markets. Established in 2013, NewcrestImage has owned nearly 300 hotels and plans a renovation, possibly adding a speakeasy, to rebrand the property.

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