Hotel Openings

🏡 Accor partners with DOJI Group to open Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in 2026. Located in Hai Phong, Vietnam within the Diamond Crown complex, the luxury hotel will feature a 45-story tower and 39-story residential tower. Offering 231 hotel rooms, 180 serviced apartments, and amenities such as an infinity pool, golf simulator, gym, restaurants, spa, and a conference center. This expansion strengthens Sofitel’s presence in northern Vietnam and aims to elevate Hai Phong as a prime luxury travel destination.

🍽 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.

🏖️ Hilton, in partnership with Parks Hospitality Holdings, will open Conrad Los Cabos in Mexico by 2027. This resort will be located in the Baja California Sur region and will become Conrad's first property on the Baja California Peninsula, joining Hilton's eight existing properties in the area. It will feature 175 rooms and residences, including 111 guest rooms with private plunge pools. The resort will offer a 3,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, several pools, five dining venues, and over 500 square feet of meeting space. Conrad Los Cabos will be part of the OLEADA Pacific Living & Golf community, and it will include Ernie Els’ first golf course in Mexico. Hilton plans to expand its luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America with over 270 hotels and 135 properties in development.

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…

🏠 Canopy by Hilton debuts in South Dakota with the Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown. Located in the Steel District on Big Sioux River, the hotel features 216 rooms, a riverfront location, two culinary outlets, a fitness center, and nearly 20,000 square feet of event space. This is Hilton's first lifestyle hotel in Sioux Falls. The property is near Falls Park, the 123-acre city center park, Levitt Outdoor Amphitheater, and the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The interiors showcase local art and pay tribute to Sioux Steel's heritage, including yellow barrel drums in king rooms as nightstands and original ledger framing for in-room artwork. The hotel's restaurant serves Italian cuisine, and guests can enjoy a coffee bar with specialty coffees and seasonal treats.

🌳 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.

🏠 Hyatt Hotels Corp. partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a licensing deal, enabling booking through Hyatt.com and World of Hyatt app. World of Hyatt members can earn/redeem points, enjoy benefits, and credit toward Brand Explorer Award at the resort's 7,000 rooms and 2.25 million square feet meeting space. The Venetian Resort, an all-suite luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip, features gondola rides, celebrity chef dining, and entertainment. It recently underwent a $1.5-billion reinvestment, enhancing its suites. Venetian Rewards members will join World of Hyatt, aligning rewards for both memberships.