Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 177

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Siti opens in Austin, serving dishes inspired by Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore’s hawker stalls

🍴 Laila Bazahm opened Siti, a 3,000 sq ft restaurant in Austin, on July 18, 2023, at Francis Modern Inn, replacing Poeta. It seats 60 guests indoors with an Asian Colonial design. The menu, inspired by Singaporean hawker stalls, includes dishes like sambal striped bass and char kway teow, cooked in a Mibrasa charcoal oven. General Manager Eddie Zeitler curates unique cocktails, using rare Indonesian and Malaysian liquors. Bazahm also owns El Raval in Austin and Hawker 45 in Barcelona.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Surpasses One Million Open Rooms

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in the first half of 2025, surpassed one million open rooms across 6,700 hotels in over 100 countries. Celebrating 4,000 hotels in the US and 800 in Greater China, IHG is expanding with a pipeline of 2,200 hotels. New openings include Kimpton Mas Olas in Mexico, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo in Japan, voco Malta in St. Julian’s, and Hotel Indigo Hainan Clear Water Bay in Greater China, offering diverse experiences and amenities.

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Arbor Lodging Announces Acquisition of Eaglewood Resort & Spa

🏠 CHICAGO, August 2025 - Arbor Lodging Partners acquired Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a 295-room property in Itasca, Illinois, near O’Hare Airport and downtown Chicago. The resort features 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and an 18-hole golf course on 102 acres. Arbor Lodging Management will manage the resort, enhancing guest amenities. This strategic acquisition aligns with Arbor’s value-add investment strategy, boosting local economy contributions and showcasing operational strengths in Chicago.

Hyatt’s Andaz brand to debut in Portugal

🏨 Hyatt will open Andaz Lisbon in late 2025, debuting the brand in Portugal, located on Rua do Comércio near Rua Augusta Arch and Praça do Comércio. The hotel will feature 170 rooms and suites (22 to 99 sq. meters) with views of São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River. Highlights include a rooftop restaurant serving modern Lusitanian cuisine, a lounge with Portuguese street food, and artworks by local and international artists. Cajetan Araujo, with over 20 years in luxury hospitality, leads the project.

Dublin’s The Shelbourne announces room renovations

📰 The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin will undergo a €50 million refurbishment starting October, a year after its 200th anniversary. Owned by Archer Hotel Capital B.V. since 2024, the project will last a year, redesigning 226 rooms. Spearheaded by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, the renovation aims to preserve the hotel's historic charm while adding modern touches inspired by Irish culture. The hotel, a Dublin landmark near St Stephen’s Green, will blend classic luxury with contemporary elements.

IHG reaches one million open rooms globally, but U.S. softness drags down H1 RevPAR

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts reached a milestone of one million open rooms in the first half of 2025. Global RevPAR grew 1.8%, with the U.S. seeing a 1.2% increase. The Americas' RevPAR was up 1.4%, while EMEAA saw 4.1% growth. Greater China experienced a 3.2% decline. IHG opened a record number of rooms and celebrated its 50th anniversary in Greater China. The development pipeline includes over 2,200 hotels, with IHG One Rewards surpassing 145 million members.

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IHG Hotels and Resorts surpasses one million open rooms globally

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts, with over 6,700 properties globally, has surpassed one million open rooms as of the first half of 2025. The group's expansion spans 20 brands in 100 countries, with significant growth in the U.S., China, and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa). Recent hotel openings include locations in Mexico, Japan, Malta, and Greater China. IHG's development pipeline now features over 2,200 hotels.

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Brend Collection reopens Barnstaple Hotel following £2m revamp

🏨 Brend Collection reopened Barnstaple Hotel after a £2m refurbishment following Storm Darragh damage in December 2024. The hotel closed in March 2025 for renovations, which updated guest areas and overhauled health and leisure facilities. New gym equipment, an exercise studio, and refreshed communal areas were introduced. The Arlington Suite was also refurbished. Insurance covered most repairs, but Brend invested in modernizing. Pearce Construction and Barton Scaffolding completed the work.

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Metropole Hotel reopens refurbished ground floor and ballrooms

🏨 The Metropole Hotel in Cork reopened its refurbished ground floor and historic ballrooms after a year-long renovation of the 127-year-old landmark. The project revamped the entrance, lobby, and Merchant restaurant, and the ballrooms are available for events. Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened the space. A 1969 note from four tradesmen was discovered during renovations, with one signatory, John Keogh, attending the event. The hotel offers new summer packages for guests and locals alike.

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Rosewood to open first Dubai hotel and residences in 2029

🌎 Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will debut its first property in Dubai in 2029 within the Peninsula Dubai district in Jumeirah. The development features a 195-room hotel, eight private garden villas, and 63 residences, including five beachfront villas. Amenities include a private beach, beach club, four restaurants, wellness center, art and music program, and children's club. Residents access a concierge, spa, cinema, and more. Developed by H&H, the project is owned by Bright Start.

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