Hotel Openings

🏨 In 2015, La Réserve Paris opened on Avenue Gabriel, quickly becoming a top destination by offering a private residence feel. Located in Paris’ 8th arrondissement, near the Grand Palais and Eiffel Tower, it features Jacques Garcia's elegant design. The 140 sqm Eiffel Presidential Suite offers luxury and city views. Le Gabriel, a three Michelin-starred restaurant, stands out with its refined French cuisine. Spa Nescens provides relaxation with its 16-meter pool and expert treatments.

🏠 Designer Joyce Wang revamped the interior of the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark hotel in Hong Kong, aiming to evoke colonial mansion vibes. Located on Queen's Road in Central Hong Kong, the hotel first opened a decade ago and recently reopened after renovations by Joyce Wang Studio and a facade redesign by Neri&Hu. Emphasizing local relevance and heritage, the interior includes stone, timber, and terracotta tones, complemented by custom eglomisé glass and a curated art program.

📅 In the hotel industry, proactive capital planning is vital for maintaining guest satisfaction and competitive positioning. Effective renovations involve collaboration with stakeholders to ensure projects are well-planned and executed. Prioritizing investments like FF&E, timing improvements together, and integrating technology are key. With rising construction costs and supply chain issues, careful planning and communication are crucial. The goal is to enhance guest experiences, support staff, and protect long-term asset values.

🏨 Effective hotel renovations and constructions require strategic capital planning with collaboration among owners, brand reps, designers, contractors, and vendors. Key priorities include FF&E investments, synchronized improvements, and technology integration. Projects face challenges like high construction costs, supply chain issues, and labor availability. Successful execution needs clear communication and proactive planning, focusing on guest experience and long-term asset value. Decisions impact hotel staff, owners, and guests, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive and functional spaces.

🏨 Lark debuted Shore Haven in Falmouth, Massachusetts, this week. The 21-room hotel, located across Surf Drive Beach, is in a historic 1800s property. Guests can enjoy a heated saltwater pool, picnic areas, and a location close to Falmouth's attractions like Main Street and Nobska Lighthouse. Rooms range from double queens to two-bedroom suites, equipped with modern amenities. Shore Haven offers small plates breakfast, complimentary coffee, tea, and sleep kits.

🏖 Banyan Group has launched the 130-room Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort, near Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China, expanding its flagship brand. The resort features six accommodation categories, including a 320m² Presidential Villa. Dining options include Jiayao Chinese Restaurant and Mingyue All-Day Dining. Located five minutes from Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station and two hours from Chengdu airports, the resort offers over 1,200m² of event space.

📊 Accor's H1 2026 results showed a 2.2% RevPAR increase, excluding the Middle East. They opened 109 hotels with 14,000 rooms, marking 3.2% growth. Total revenue was $3.18 billion, with net profit at $131.4 million, a 51% drop from 2025 due to high non-recurring expenses. In the Americas, RevPAR rose 4.8%. The Middle East conflict caused a 1.1% RevPAR decline in that region. Accor aims for 2-2.5% RevPAR growth for 2026.

🍴 Vicky Lau, renowned chef and restaurateur, is opening a new restaurant in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, on 4 August 2026. The 5,500 sq ft space offers seating for 20 guests and dedicates over 60% of its area to behind-the-scenes hospitality. Designed by Chris Shao, the interiors emphasize craftsmanship and custom design. Key features include a Korean charcoal grill, gas wok, and artisan bread proofer. "Ode to Pigeon" is among the debut dishes.

🍴 Shaftesbury Capital introduces Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern in Covent Garden's Market Building, boasting 4,500 sq ft and accommodating 130 indoor and 60 terrace covers. It's the largest in Mr Fogg’s collection, joining other London sites. Features include a Guinness Saloon bar. Covent Garden, a hub for innovative dining, recently welcomed Burro and Buvette restaurants. This expansion, part of a five-brand influx, highlights the area's dining appeal and Shaftesbury Capital's enduring investment strategy.

🍴 Camilla Meshiea and Ryan Sheehan transformed their Shoreditch venue, Counter 71, into Appalachia, inspired by America's eastern mountain range. Located at 71 Nile St, London, the venue showcases Appalachian culinary traditions with Thai influences under chef Ali Borer. The menu features dishes like curried crab omelette and smoked pork chop. The downstairs bar, Lowcountry, offers a rare bourbon and rye whiskey collection. The space includes personal touches from the owners' home, creating a cozy, party-like atmosphere.