Hotel Openings

🍴 Nik Fields, aka "The Chic Chef," is opening The Collective, a multi-concept venue in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 25. It combines a coworking space with two culinary brands, The Mix and The Grind, and features an Entrepreneurial Hub. The menu includes unique offerings like the S.H.E.O Biscoff Caramel Breve and Boss Babe latte. Fields aims to expand in Phoenix and NYC, possibly adding new concepts like a smoothie bar. Currently, she owns four businesses in Phoenix.

🍽 Chef Ji Hye Kim expanded her culinary footprint with Little Kim, a vegetarian fast-casual spot, opening on August 1, 2025, in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown. This 24-seater embraces Korean and other Asian influences and features build-your-own bowls, daily kimbap, and a fried tofu sandwich. Despite proximity to her full-service Miss Kim, Little Kim thrives with its distinct menu and lunch hours. Miss Kim has been open since 2016 and has received five James Beard Award semifinalist nominations.

🏨 Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group will inaugurate the Sheraton Christchurch in mid-2027, located alongside the Avon River. With over $150 million invested, the 14-story hotel will offer 240 rooms, a rooftop bar, and a club lounge. The venture is backed by Emmons Developments New Zealand Limited, with architectural input from Dalman Architects. This marks Marriott International's expansion in New Zealand, adding to its existing two hotels. Construction is underway, adhering to A-Grade standards.

🏨 Hilton debuted in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel opposite Havensight Mall, overlooking Long Bay. The hotel includes a 3,800 sq. ft. patio, 2,000 sq. ft. pool deck, and 850 sq. ft. event space. Amenities feature a fitness center, full-service bar, and lounge known as The Helm. Charlotte Amalie is 1.5 miles away, Cyril E. King Airport is 4.1 miles, and Magens Bay Beach is 4.5 miles.

🏨 Capella Hotels and Resorts opened its first property in Macau as part of a partnership with Galaxy Macau. The soft opening features exclusive stays and previews. Designed by Paris-based Moinard Bétaille, the hotel has a tropical jungle theme. It includes 95 accommodations with suites and Capella Penthouses. Highlights include private infinity-edge pools and outdoor lounges. Clive Edwards, SVP, calls it the pinnacle of luxury hospitality in Macau.

🏖 Aimbridge Hospitality has launched a dedicated all-inclusive division in Miami to leverage rising demand for experience-led resorts. STR data indicates this model is expanding four times faster than other leisure segments, with 88% of global capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Aimbridge aims to attract high-end travelers through personalized services. Chief Executive Craig Smith emphasizes delivering results by combining specialized teams with Aimbridge's operational strength. Aimbridge plans to finalize agreements and start operations by year-end.

🏨 Belfast City Council's planning committee approved major developments, including a 164-bedroom hotel by Andras House at Botanic Avenue and Donegall Pass. The site, currently a car park, will include a bar and restaurant. Other approvals include a leisure facility conversion on Apollo Road and a drive-through café near Lidl on Boucher Road. Councillor Ryan Murphy highlighted the hotel's proximity to local attractions as a boost for tourism.

🏨 Motel One has a secured portfolio of 134 hotels with 38,000 rooms, expanding in Paris and Vienna, and entering Portugal by 2025. The Cloud One Lisbon will be its first in Portugal. The Cloud One Hotels, launched in 2022, doubled properties from 3 to 6 in cities like New York and Prague. Motel One operates 55 hotels outside Germany, 40% of its portfolio. Occupancy rose to 69%, with RevPAR at €96 (£82) and EBITDA at €113m (£97m). Founded in 2000, Motel One runs 100 hotels in 13 countries.

🍴 In summer 2025, Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo opened at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, offering artisanal pastries daily. Le Café Lacoste, a pop-up at Hôtel Le Méridien Beach Plaza, is open until 2026, featuring Lacoste-inspired cuisine. Anahi Monaco introduces Argentine flavors with a Riviera twist. 99 Sushi Bar in Mareterra district offers Japanese dining with a marina view. Monaco reinforces its status as a center for culinary innovation and luxury.

🏖 Rimrock Banff, a historic retreat in the Canadian Rockies, undergoes a major renovation from October 2025 to summer 2026, emerging as North America's first Emblems Collection property. Located near downtown Banff, it offers proximity to the Gondola and Hot Springs. With Oxford Properties Group's backing, the redesign by Studio Collective introduces features like an infinity pool, vitality pools, and panoramic saunas, enhancing its wellness-focused offerings and preserving its connection to nature. Emblems Collection plans to expand to 15 properties by 2025.