Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 234

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Vandelay Hospitality opens Le Bistrot Bar Sardine in Dallas

🍴 Vandelay Hospitality opened Le Bistrot Bar Sardine on December 20 in Snider Plaza, Dallas. Chef Elliot Azoulay, trained at École Ducasse and with experience at Paris's La Fontaine de Mars and Marseille's Le Petit Nice, leads the Parisian-style restaurant. The menu includes French bistro classics, complemented by a diverse French wine list and cocktails like Chocolate Negroni and Caviar Martini. Vandelay's portfolio also includes Jack and Harry’s, El Molino, Slider and Blues, and DL Mack’s in Snider Plaza.

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Chef Johnny Lee opens Rasarumah, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Los Angeles

🍗 Chef Johnny Lee launched Rasarumah in collaboration with Last Word Hospitality on November 24. Lee previously operated Side Chick and Pearl River Deli, which closed in February, in Los Angeles. Located in Historic Filipinotown, the restaurant occupies a former brassiere factory's ground floor. Rasarumah offers a 40-seat space with a menu featuring Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine, including dishes like rojak salad, satay skewers, and banana leaf steamed black cod. The design echoes Penang's cafes, and the wine list includes global selections.

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The Remarkable Story of the Dunlap Hollow A-frame & Cave

🏡 Amy, a stay-at-home mom with 3 kids and Bryant, an unsatisfied engineer, bought 34 acres in Hocking Hills in 2018 for top dollar at $10,000/acre. They renovated a 1920s cottage on the property within four months at a cost of $120,000. They now rent it out to cover the mortgage, financed by a local community bank.

Sofitel Unveils the Refurbished Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

🏛 In Sydney, Australia, on December 31, 2024, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, with 436 rooms and suites, reopens after refurbishment. Located in the central business district, minutes from the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the hotel embraces 'Modern Heritage' design, incorporating Australian landscape elements and French style. It offers luxury amenities including MySmart lighting and the Sofitel MyBed™ experience. The hotel also features art exhibitions, four unique bars and restaurants, and a grand ballroom for up to 750 guests.

Aluasoul Costa Adeje, Part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, Debuts in Spain’s Canary Islands

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened AluaSoul Costa Adeje in Tenerife on December 30, 2024, expanding its brand in the Canary Islands. The hotel features 226 guest rooms, multiple dining options, and amenities like an outdoor pool, spa, and meeting facilities for up to 300 guests. Local materials were used for renovations, emphasizing community support. The location offers access to beaches and attractions, catering to a range of travelers with all-inclusive, half-board, or bed and breakfast meal plans.

Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr Opens in the Heart of Morocco’s Capital

🏡 Canada, Toronto, Ontario - December 26, 2024. Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens in Rabat's Quartier l'Océan, alongside the Atlantic. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012, the hotel features 200 rooms with options like the Turquoise Ocean View Suite and Moulay Slimane Presidential Suite. The two-storey Sultan's Riad offers 950 square meters of luxury. Dining includes Brasserie Marie, Flamme, Noora Lobby Lounge, and Bar Atlantique. Resort sprawls over five hectares with two outdoor pools, a spa, wellness center, and a 24/7 fitness center. Additional venues Verdello and Laila Lounge are set to open later in the year.

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Toronto’s Mimi Chinese will open its first U.S. location in Miami Beach

🍽 Big Hug Hospitality, founded in 2019 by David Schwartz and Brandon Marek, will open Mimi Chinese in Miami Beach by December 2024. The Michelin-recognized Toronto-based group offers modern Chinese cuisine inspired by Guangdong, Sichuan, Hong Kong, and Hunan regions. The new location is over 4,000 square feet with 88 seats. Mimi Chinese Miami will offer signature dishes and a beverage program with cocktails, wines, baijiu, and sakes. Schwartz received the Michelin Young Chef award in 2023.

Hyatt Set to Expand Brand Presence in Nepal With Hyatt Regency Lumbini

🏠 USA, Chicago, Illinois-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) on December 20, 2024, disclosed a management agreement with Veda Hospitality Private Limited for Hyatt Regency Lumbini in Nepal. The fourth Hyatt branded hotel in Nepal will open by 2028 near UNESCO World Heritage site Lumbini—birthplace of Lord Buddha—and Gautam Buddha International Airport. The hotel spans 11 acres with 175 rooms, dining options, event spaces, and amenities like a fitness center, spa, and pool. Hyatt's portfolio includes 52 properties in India and Southwest Asia.

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Reside appoints Walter “J.R.” Dembiec, Jr. as Brand President of ‘Reside, a Wyndham Residence’

SEATTLE, 17 December, 2024 – Reside, a global leader in residential hospitality management, has today announced the appointment of Walter “J.R.” Dembiec, Jr., as Brand President of ‘Reside, a Wyndham Residence’. Dembiec is…

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Escape the urban jungle for a forest-stay at the Mandai wildlife reserve

🌳 Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, set to open in April 2025, is a 4.6-hectare, 338-room nature-inspired resort within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore. Designed by WOW Architects, it includes 24 tree houses and a 300-seater Meranti Ballroom. The resort features biophilic architecture, sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting, and exclusive wildlife experiences. Glen Cook, General Manager, and Teo Joo Leng, Chief Product Officer of Mandai Wildlife Group, emphasize the resort's dedication to mindfulness and nature reconnection.

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