Hotel Openings

🍹 Bertrand Chauveau and Paul Henri opened Le Poisson Volant in Paris's 11th arrondissement, replacing former L’International. Inspired by London’s Brilliant Corners and New York’s China Chalet, this restaurant-nightclub hybrid serves from 7 pm to midnight, transitioning to a nightclub until 5 am, Thursday to Saturday. Chef Yanxin Yin's menu includes pork and chive potstickers and Peking duck. Designed by Claves Architecture, the venue features Chinese Art Deco elements, with music curated by Parisian figures.

🏠 El Roblar, a 1919 Spanish Revival property in Ojai, reopened as a 50-room hotel after being closed for half a century. Located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, it features interiors by Ramin Shamshiri and Eric Goode, who also runs a nearby turtle conservancy. The hotel includes 31 main rooms, 11 bungalows, and 8 in Sycamore House. The Condor Bar offers Mexican-inspired dishes, while the Ojai Playhouse and Libbey Bowl offer local entertainment. A spa is planned for 2027.

🏨 Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street in New York has completed a property-wide renovation, enhancing its guest experience. The 31-story hotel features 298 guestrooms and two one-bedroom suites. Renovations included all guestrooms and public areas like the lobby, fitness center, and Shop+ breakfast restaurant. Some rooms now offer views of iconic sites like the Empire State Building. Managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the project was led by Denise Pickles and designed by C+TC Design Studio.

📍 Rancho Palos Verdes, California—In 2026, Terranea Resort unveiled a $12 million renovation of its meeting and event spaces, part of a $120 million property-wide upgrade. Spanning over 60,000 square feet, the refreshed spaces offer Mediterranean-inspired designs and connect to outdoor venues. The resort presents flexible event options, including three ballrooms and 33 meeting rooms. Sustainability initiatives, like LED lighting and waste management, complement team-building activities such as kayaking and yoga, enhancing the guest experience.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Kleek Development to open a 250-key Crowne Plaza hotel in Sixth Settlement, New Cairo, by Q1 2031. Kleek is a joint venture of Emaar Al Delta and Modern Style Home Real Estate Company. The hotel, catering to both business and leisure travelers, will feature guest rooms and suites, four dining venues, six meeting spaces, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and retail spaces.

🏨 Denū Hotel & Spa opened in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, featuring 236 rooms, a holistic spa, and a rooftop plunge pool. Led by Pacific Hospitality Group, Berger Holding, and JWG Investments, it joins the Meritage Collection. Located near Phoenix Convention Center, it includes Sartén Kitchen & Bar and Nidos Rooftop Bar. Garrett Busch, president of Pacific Hospitality Group, highlights its connection to Phoenix's vibrant culture and potential.

🍳 Daniel Humm's new 5,000 sq ft Manhattan restaurant, opening on 10 October, features a 1,200 sq ft ceiling fresco by Francesco Clemente, painted over two months. Located at 435 Hudson Street, this project blends Humm's personal network with design by Pierre Yovanovitch, showcasing whimsical art and a wood-fired open kitchen. The space includes a bar for 30 guests, a dining room with intimate zones, and artworks by Louise Bourgeois and Roni Horn. Clemente and Yovanovitch's collaboration creates a homey, artful dining experience.

📈 Munich's hotel market recorded a 2.1% increase in total operating revenue to €196.1 PAR by August 2026, while expenses rose by 3.9%, reducing GOP by 1.1% to €68.7 PAR. Supply grew by 0.6%, with 748 new rooms. Payroll costs jumped 5.0% due to a minimum wage hike. F&B revenue rose 11.5%, countering a 0.4% decline in rooms revenue. Four new hotels opened, adding 467 rooms. Upcoming expansions include a 277-room AMANO hotel and 523 other rooms.

📍 January 2023, Columbia, South Carolina: The Lantern Columbia opened, employing nearly 40% of its team with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome, through partnerships with the University of South Carolina and the CarolinaLIFE program. Training takes up to “three to four times” longer due to individualized needs. Southern Living named its restaurant, Ladder 13, Restaurant of the Month for August. General Manager Rick Hayduk emphasizes mission-driven hospitality and a dedication to understanding and patience.