Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 187

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‘Bonheur by Matt Abé’ Opening Autumn 2025

🍴 Acclaimed chef Matt Abé will open his first solo restaurant, Bonheur by Matt Abé, in Mayfair in autumn 2025. The restaurant will be located on the former Le Gavroche site on Upper Brook Street. After 18 years with Gordon Ramsay, Abé will offer a personalized fine-dining experience, featuring á la carte choices and curated tasting menus. The restaurant includes a Chef’s Table, "Petit Bonheur," seating six for an intimate culinary experience. Further details will be announced soon.

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MEININGER: Partnership with ESN to enhance student mobility

📌 MEININGER Hotels partners with ESN to offer affordable lodging at 36 properties in 26 European cities for students, supporting intercultural exchange. ESN operates in 40+ countries, aiding 150,000 young people annually. MEININGER plans to expand in student hubs like Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Strasbourg. Since 1999, the hotel group aligns with Erasmus goals, which supported 5 million students since 1987. MEININGER's hybrid model combines hotel and hostel features, appealing to young travelers.

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Hilton RevPAR turns negative in Q2 as CEO cites “noisy” environment

📈 Hilton's Q2 2025 saw global RevPAR down 0.5% and U.S. RevPAR down 1.5% compared to last year. CEO Chris Nassetta remains optimistic, expecting economic growth driven by AI and regulatory changes. Hilton opened 221 hotels with 26,000 rooms, including Waldorf Astoria New York. Their pipeline includes 510,000 rooms, with plans in Helsinki, Bali, New Delhi, Singapore, and Detroit. Conversions are significant, comprising a third of Q2 openings. China faces challenges but promises growth opportunities.

Hilton’s Q2 RevPAR declines amid “noisy” economic conditions

📈 CEO Chris Nassetta, on July 24, 2025, highlighted Hilton's slight Q2 RevPAR decline: global down 0.5%, U.S. down 1.5%, partly due to new tariffs. Despite this, he foresees growth in corporate investment and AI-driven infrastructure. Hilton opened 221 hotels, with a 510,000-room pipeline. Notable expansions include Waldorf Astoria New York and Curio Collection in the Dominican Republic. China faces challenges, yet Hilton plans increased construction there. Full-year RevPAR projected to be flat to 2% up.

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Apicii hospitality group sets its sights on the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay

🏨 Brooklyn's South edge is seeing the rise of new developments: Breva restaurant, with 100 seats and a 110-seat patio, opened in December on Brighton Beach. Led by Tom Dillon, Apicii is developing Casa Pecora, a 55-room hotel with 10,000 sq ft of event space, set to open in summer 2026. Brooklyn houses 2.6 million people and is accessible to Manhattan. Despite resuming office work, 67% of organizations allow hybrid approaches. Dillon's ventures aim for South Brooklyn's long-term growth.

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B&B HOTELS: Strong growth with new openings and contracts in 2025

📍 Between January and June 2025, B&B Hotels opened new properties in Wismar, Krefeld-Süd, Munich-Schwabing, Emmerich, Passau-Süd, Vienna-Heiligenstadt, and Leszno. This expansion added 686 rooms: 474 in Germany, 120 in Austria, and 92 in Poland. Additionally, leases for 955 new rooms were signed, including a project in Linz. The company renovated 20 existing hotels within this period. Expansion is facilitated by partnerships with companies like Inseme GmbH and Kreotel GmbH.

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Radisson Collection expands into Hungary

🏨 Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest is located next to St. Stephen's Basilica, in a restored neoclassical building. Opened with 71 uniquely styled rooms, the hotel offers three dining venues: Collection Café & Lounge, The Arc bistro, and ISSEI Skybar & Restaurant. It boasts views of Budapest and access to cultural sites. Yilmaz Yildirimlar emphasizes its boutique luxury. 🏨 Norbert Polyák highlights its blend of contemporary design and city rhythm.

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Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli opens for reservations in Venice

📍 Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Venice, restoration by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, maintains historic features while adding modern amenities. The hotel has 47 rooms and is centrally located near Rialto Market and the Grand Canal. It features a gastronomic restaurant accessible by private boat and a Wagon Bar, inspired by rail travel. The venue includes spaces like the Vittoria Ballroom, emphasizing Venetian culture. It's part of Orient Express's brand expansion, offering an immersive experience.

Accor debuts in Las Vegas with its largest-ever resort

🏨 Accor partners with businessman Phil Ruffin to add the 2,884-key Treasure Island in Las Vegas to its Handwritten Collection, marking Accor's largest hotel globally. Located on the Las Vegas Strip, the resort includes 10 dining venues, eight lounges, a spa, and 90,000 square feet of gaming space. Recently updated with multimillion-dollar enhancements, it earned Four Green Globes® certification. This move expands Accor's U.S. presence, adding to 25 open and 35 upcoming Handwritten Collection hotels.

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[UPDATE] The MGallery Collection expands with the Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz

🏨 Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz MGallery Collection opened in July 2025 on the Basque Coast, offering 149 rooms, including 8 suites, and a Cinq Mondes spa. The interior, designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, integrates Basque elements. Features include a revamped rooftop terrace, a restaurant by Chef Éric Frechon, and new fitness and surf facilities. Previously Radisson Blu, it now joins Accor's MGallery, promising unique local experiences and community support initiatives.

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