Hotel Openings

🏨 Omni Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and Matthews Southwest, opened the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, the hotel, featuring 801 rooms and 120,000 sq. ft. of event space, serves as the cornerstone of the Broward County Convention Center expansion. This project is expected to generate over $450 million for the local economy and create over 3,000 jobs, symbolizing a new era of luxury and hospitality in South Florida.

🏨 Grand Royal Riverside Hue, located on Hung Vuong Street, Hue, Vietnam, promises a blend of historical and modern luxury with 161 rooms. Featuring Indochine-style interiors, the hotel boasts views of the Truong Tien Bridge and UNESCO sites. It includes full-service amenities, multiple dining venues, spa and wellness facilities, and MICE spaces for up to 250 guests, making it a key destination in the Fusion Hotel Group's portfolio.

🍔 Melody Adams opens Maset in November on Chiltern Street, London, offering French coastal cuisine from the Occitania region. The menu reflects her experiences in Occitan, featuring dishes like Bouillabaisse croquettas and Pâtes au Pistou. Wines are sourced from small vineyards in France, Italy, and Spain. The design, by Parisian studio Haddou-Dufourcq, provides a welcoming, homey atmosphere. Maset aims to blend the warmth, style, and authenticity of South France with a modern twist.

🏨 Hyatt Place Bozeman Yellowstone Airport has opened with 130 rooms, including 15 suites, marking the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the Bozeman area. Located steps from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, the hotel is 15 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. It features a 360-degree fireplace, business lounge, fitness center, and heated patio. Developed by West Post Hotel Partners LLC and managed by Concord Hospitality, it offers a full hot breakfast buffet and will soon host The Social Story restaurant.

🏨 Hilton Milwaukee completed a $42 million renovation, blending 1920s architecture with modern design. Updates include a refreshed lobby, redesigned 554 guestrooms, and 34,000 square feet of meeting space. Originally opened in 1928 as the Schroeder Hotel, it was rebranded as Hilton Milwaukee City Center in 1995. The hotel offers dining options like Milwaukee ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill. Located near the Baird Center, it serves as a hub for visitors and locals alike.

🏖️ Montage International and partners Thor Urbana and Life Properties International plan to develop the luxury Montage Valle de Guadalupe resort in Mexico's Bruma Wine Estate, opening in 2028. The resort will offer 62 guestrooms, Montage Residences, and numerous amenities, including a 4,000 sq ft wedding lawn. Valle de Guadalupe, producing 90% of Mexican wine, is an hour from the U.S.-Mexico border and home to Michelin-star restaurants. Future plans include a curated wine club and equestrian facility.

Le Specialità Expands to Miami 🍕 Le Specialità, founded in Milan in 1977, opened in Miami's Design District on November 10. Led by Spicy Hospitality Group, this 100-seat restaurant features a "Milan meets Miami" design by Rockwell Group. The menu includes over a dozen pizzas and classic Italian dishes, while the bar offers a 260-label wine list. Future expansions are planned beyond Miami, along with new ventures like Karyu and Yasu in the Design District.

🍵 Maman, a café brand founded by Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, opened its first Texas location in Dallas on November 20, 2023, at The Plaza at Preston Center. Established in New York City in 2014, Maman is known for its French provincial style and unique offerings, like the Croque Maman and celebrity collaborations. The Dallas spot features Texas-inspired menu items like the cheesy brisket croissant and implements a no-laptop policy to promote social interaction.