Hotel Openings

🏨 Ascott, the hospitality arm of CapitaLand Investment, rapidly expands its luxury brand, The Crest Collection, adding over 1,200 units in Japan, China, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. By 2029, SEN/KA TOKYO opens as the first Japanese property. Al Mahra Resort in Ras Al Khaimah launches in 2027, marking the first resort. The brand now boasts 16 properties in 13 cities. To support growth, Ascott introduced The Crest Chronicles, a program celebrating each property's heritage stories.

🎸 In April, Rock N’ Roll Sushi opened its 74th location in Port St. Lucie, Florida, owned by Nick and Vinny Gannascoli, making it the 15th in Florida. Established in 2010 in Mobile, Alabama, by Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark, the franchise features a 2,000 sq ft, rock-inspired décor. The menu includes creatively named sushi rolls and other dishes, offering a unique dining experience. All locations operate as franchises.

🏨 Nobu Hotel Toronto opened in 2025, located in the Entertainment District atop Nobu Residences. The 36-room hotel spans floors 41-45 and features Japanese-inspired design, including hinoki wood tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Toronto and Lake Ontario. Guests enjoy amenities like a Sakura Lounge, on-demand fitness classes, and a 24-hour fitness center. This marks Nobu’s first fully integrated project in Canada, blending residential, dining, and hospitality elements.

🏖️ Cala Llonga, Ibiza, in 2025, welcomes Sonrojo, a new beachside restaurant by Mondrian and Hyde. Positioned by the turquoise waters, it offers Mediterranean cuisine and Spanish dishes like Andalusian Calamari, Ibérico Ham Croquettes, and paellas. The menu highlights local KM 0 ingredients, Sangria, and creative cocktails. Sonrojo enhances Ibiza’s culinary scene, offering an inviting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxed dining by the sea.

🏛 Blenheim Palace's Orangery, a historic 18th-century structure, underwent a £2 million restoration, reopening in October 2023. On May 21, 2025, it won a prestigious RIBA South Architecture Award at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Hampshire. The project, led by Nick Cox Architects and Historic England, involved replacing the glass ceiling with timber and slate. The Orangery was one of six winners, including Eton College Hall and Hope Street, Southampton.

📍 Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson's Michelin-starred Osip, located near Bruton, Somerset, will open four guest rooms above the restaurant on June 10, 2025. The rooms, designed by Johnny Smith, reflect local heritage and materials, with prices starting at £240 per night. Osip was awarded a Michelin Green star in 2023, emphasizing sustainability. Guests receive farm-to-table meals, welcome refreshments, and local transfers. Osip relocated in 2024 to enhance its local sourcing, including its two farms.

🏖️ The Montenotte in Cork partners with Elemental Herbology, marking the first spa in Cork to feature this brand. The Bellevue Spa introduces a menu based on The Five Element Theory, offering bespoke treatments like the Five Element Aroma Facial and Rose Hydrator Body Wrap. Room rates start at €245, including breakfast and amenities. The Woodland Suite Experience begins at €610, featuring exclusive perks. Spa treatment rates start from €135.

🍽 Nerolab, an Italian dining group, opened its first U.S. flagship restaurant in Trump Tower, Wall Street, New York City, in May 2025. Founded by Alfredo and Carlo Polizzi, the 21,500-square-foot restaurant is led by chef Matteo Anselmi, seats 350 guests, and embraces Roman cuisine. This location is the largest of their seven, and the group plans to open ten more U.S. locations by 2025. The menu adapts to local tastes while maintaining Italian authenticity.

🏨 Shangri-La Group unveiled its ultra-luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures, in Hangzhou with The Silk Lakehouse. Opened in the former Xiling Hotel on UNESCO-listed West Lake, the property offers 68 rooms with scenic views and AI-responsive mattresses. Amenities include an indoor pool, four dining venues led by Michelin-starred chef Alan Yu, and a Personal Host Programme for customized activities. Future Shangri-La Signatures properties will focus on immersive experiences rooted in local heritage.

📶 Dense Air rebrands to IONX Networks, aiming to tackle mobile coverage issues like dropped calls and dead zones. CEO Jim Estes and CRO Mark Meuleman emphasize their commitment to improving connectivity for enterprises and operators using scalable, cost-effective solutions. IONX adopts a shared, multi-operator approach, integrating small cell technology and shared spectrum to enhance network performance. The rebrand includes a new visual identity and messaging focused on customer-centered solutions for seamless connectivity.