Hotel Openings

🏠 Canada, 2025: Density Group Limited has announced the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Muskoka, featuring 32 waterfront homes on a private island. Homes range from four to eight bedrooms, with private showings starting this summer. Designed by Studio Caban and Norm Architects, amenities include a spa, sports facilities, and a homeowner club accessible by chauffeured boat. Onsite production includes fresh herbs, eggs, and honey. Sarah Khalifa of Marriott International supports the project.

🍳 Boxcar Bar & Grill in Marylebone relaunches as Boxcar Fire & Wine on June 17th, led by new Head Chef Zisis Gkalmpenis from Greece. The restaurant focuses on fire-led cooking with dishes like Iberico pork presa and Galician beef rib. The wine list features small-scale, sustainable producers, including their own-label rosé, Tinted Glasses. Managed by Ankur Wishart and Barry Hirst, Fire & Wine offers a warm setting with natural wood textures and an open kitchen. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

🏖️ June 4 marked the start of construction for a new 95-room B&B hotel in the Greater Paris area, near attractions like Disneyland Paris. Designed for sustainability with a green roof and photovoltaic energy, it supports eco-friendly tourism. The project is backed by IDF Tourisme & Territoires and partners including Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie, focusing on accessible and sustainable development. This initiative aligns with regional strategies for improved tourism infrastructure.

🏨 Nobu Hospitality, in collaboration with SAO Investments, is developing a luxury lifestyle destination in Krakow, Poland. The project includes 100 guest rooms, 80 Nobu Residences, and Nobu’s first cultural district. This "city within a city" will feature a theatre, cinema, recording studio, coworking space, art gallery, rooftop pool, fitness center, and a Nobu restaurant. Following Nobu Hotel Warsaw’s 2020 debut, this marks Nobu’s second Polish venture, aligning with their European expansion strategy.

🏖 Lough Erne Resort, set within 600 acres of Fermanagh Lakelands, invites visitors to savor summer through curated experiences designed for relaxation. Starting from £175 per night, the "Move To Our Rhythm" package includes a two-night stay and activities like exploring Marble Arch Caves. The "Cruise Through Summer" offers a one-hour boat cruise from £199 per person. Guests can also opt for self-catering lodges, offering freedom to explore local attractions like Enniskillen Castle and Florence Court House.

📍 Scheduled for the last quarter of 2028 in London, a new dual-branded IHG development will add 354 rooms to their portfolio. The voco London – Waterloo will feature 182 rooms, while Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo will offer 172 rooms, marking its European debut. Both will share amenities and are situated near cultural landmarks. The project aims for BREEAM Excellent certification, incorporating sustainable technologies. This expansion strengthens IHG’s UK presence, collaborating with Palm Holdings.

🍝 Chef Matt Wilden will open his new restaurant, Perro, in Kings Heath, Birmingham, in late June 2025. Perro offers a cozy 12-seat space, serving Mexican-influenced small plates and cocktails by Katie Rouse of Couch. By day, it features deli sandwiches and Vietnamese iced coffee, transforming at night into a low-lit dining spot. Perro will host creative events, fostering a community spirit. Fridays and Saturdays feature late-night cocktails and snacks. Follow @perro.bhx for updates.

🏖 Scandic Hotels and Lima Besparingsskog will lease a new hotel in Sälen with 120 rooms and 16 apartments. It will boast ski-in, ski-out access between Tandådalen and Hundfjället. The hotel features a wellness area, and a new ski lift will be added. It's part of Scandic's Nordic expansion, including new openings in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Umeå by 2026. The eco-friendly hotel will be certified by Nordic Swan Ecolabel, promoting sustainable practices.

🍴 In July 2025, HUŎ will open in Belsize Village, London, expanding from their 2021 Chelsea debut. Restaurateurs Graham Rebak and Adam Wilkie bring Asian cuisine to NW3. Head Chef Yam Gurung's menu features Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes, with sharing plates like Thai Lobster Crackers and Szechuan Chilli Prawns. Designed by Jonathan Clark Architects, the space accommodates 110 guests across a main dining area, bar, private room, and terrace. The restaurant features Asian art and vibrant decor.