Hotel Openings

🏨 Scandic Hotels Group is expanding in Norway with the conversion of Scandic Grensen into the first Scandic Go hotel in downtown Oslo. Located near key cultural sites, the hotel will align with the Scandic Go model and obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification. Further expansions include Scandic Victoria Florø opening in December 2025, a 305-room hotel in Tromsø, a 138-room Scandic Go in Turku, Finland, and a 236-room property in Uppsala, Sweden, enhancing Scandic's Nordic footprint.

🍴 Dear Olivia Bar & Kitchen opened in Parkland, near Boca Raton, Florida. Led by Eddie and Christina Pozzuoli, and Paul Greenberg, it seats 82 inside, with an additional 36 seats at the indoor/outdoor bar. The deck, overlooking a lagoon, accommodates 90 patrons. Named after Greenberg's daughter, the venue offers diverse menu options and is not a traditional sports bar. The beverage program is by Jose Gill. Designed with soft tones, it replaces the former Déjà Blue space.

🍴 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.

🍴 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.

🍴 JKS Restaurants, founded in 2008 by the Sethi siblings, operates 35 venues, including Gymkhana. In October and November 2025, new Ambassadors Clubhouse and Gymkhana locations will open in New York City and Las Vegas. Gymkhana, with signature Indian dishes, partners with Aria Resort & Casino, aiming to elevate Vegas's culinary scene. The expansion is part of a broader U.S. entry strategy, with plans for a retail line, Gymkhana Fine Foods, and further restaurant openings.

🍫 Läderach opened its first chocolaterie in a major UK transport hub at St. Pancras International, London, on July 4th. This 550 square foot boutique is their ninth London location. The station sees over 40 million passengers annually. Läderach, established in 1962, features handcrafted Swiss chocolates, including FrischSchoggi. The expansion highlights Läderach’s growth strategy, adding to locations like Canary Wharf and Regent Street. With 200 chocolatiers across 25 countries, Läderach remains a top Swiss chocolate retailer.

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🏨 Staycity Group has opened its first Wilde aparthotel in Cambridge's historical center, featuring 227 rooms, including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The design reflects Cambridge’s academic heritage, with interiors by London-based Thurstan. It incorporates sustainable features like eco-friendly materials, 56 solar panels, and rainwater harvesting. Wilde aparthotels are expanding in key cities, including London, Manchester, and Berlin, with future plans for Vienna, Lisbon, Porto, and Amsterdam, appealing to both business and leisure travelers.