Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 52

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IHG to Expand All Luxury & Lifestyle Brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028, Bolstering Vision 2030 Goals

🏨 By 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle brands across Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030. With 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline, IHG aims to enhance its presence with brands like InterContinental, Six Senses, and Regent. Notably, Six Senses Southern Dunes opened in December 2023, with more openings slated for 2026-2028. IHG opened its Riyadh office in 2023, fortifying its 50-year legacy in the region.

Traditional Japanese-style storefront with grey tiled roof, wooden beams, and a Starbucks banner hanging outside.

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Hyatt to Open Alila Sengokuhara Hakone in 2028, Marking Alila Brand's Debut in Japan

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open Alila Sengokuhara Hakone in 2028, marking the Alila brand's debut in Japan. Located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the resort will feature 60 guestrooms and 11 suites, each with private hot spring baths. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the hotel will integrate seamlessly with its natural surroundings. This addition will increase Hyatt’s Japan portfolio to 10 brands, aligning with their strategy to double their presence in the country over the next decade.

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Nobu Opens 23,680-Square-Foot Restaurant in SODIC's Eastown District, New Cairo; Hotel to Follow in 2027

🏨 Nobu opened its first Egyptian location in SODIC’s Eastown District New Cairo, covering 160,000 square feet. The Nobu New Cairo restaurant, designed by Rockwell Group, spans 23,680 square feet with a 300-guest capacity. Key features include a limestone sushi bar and a glowing installation. A Nobu hotel is set to follow in 2027. Future expansions include a hotel and residences in Ras El Hekma's Ogami development on Egypt’s North Coast.

Poolside at a resort with palm trees, white modern buildings, and a pink-orange sunset reflected in the water

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Avion Hospitality to Manage Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown with Planned Renovation Amid Convention Center Expansion

🏨 Avion Hospitality will manage the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown, beginning with a significant renovation. Located steps from the Austin Convention Center, this 254-room hotel is set to benefit from a $1.6 billion expansion of the convention center. Avion's CEO, Robert Burg, and JMI Realty's CEO, John Kratzer, see this as a key opportunity for growth in Austin's robust market. This marks Avion's 16th hotel in Texas, strengthening its portfolio.

Trailborn Hotels & Resorts Opens First West Coast Property, Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, with 44 Rooms

29 June 2026

🏨 Trailborn Hotels & Resorts launched Hill House, a 44-room retreat in Mendocino, California, marking its West Coast debut. The destination, part of Trailborn Mendocino, will expand to 89 rooms with the Mendocino Hotel reopening in early 2027. Hill House incorporates original elements with modern updates, featuring dining options and event venues. Trailborn's "Keep Extraordinary" initiative supports the Mendocino Land Trust, part of Marriott Bonvoy's Outdoor Collection, accessible to over 270 million members.

Bright yellow Vienna Ring Tram with windows showing passengers, parked on a city street as pedestrians walk by.

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Italian Architect Fabio Fantolino Designs Space Age-Inspired Lève Office Bar in Turin with 1960s Aesthetic Elements

📖 In Turin, architect Fabio Fantolino transformed a 1920s building into Lève Office Bar, inspired by post-war American office aesthetics. The venue combines a former café and bookshop into a cohesive interior with three themed spaces referencing 1960s offices. Designed for city center professionals, it supports daily routines with a concept reflecting contemporary work-life balance, extending to hospitality. The design features cantilever chairs, wood paneling, and mirror-clad surfaces, capturing retro workplace charm.

Raines Opens 118-Room Courtyard by Marriott in Sugar Mountain, Expanding Southeast U.S. Presence

29 June 2026

🏨 June 29, 2026, USA, Florence, South Carolina. Raines expands in the Southeast by opening a 118-room Courtyard by Marriott in Sugar Mountain, NC. Located at 3988 NC 105 Hwy, the hotel features a restaurant, meeting space, indoor pool, and fitness center. Managed by Raines, owned by Sugar Mountain Hospitality LLC, and co-developed with Clarendon Properties and Commercial Realty Advisors. Pre-opening operations included staff hiring, training, and community engagement initiatives. Raines aims for further growth with multiple projects in the pipeline.

Ennismore and YAMED Sign Agreement for First Delano Hotel & Residences in Marrakech, Opening in 2030

29 June 2026

🏨 June 29, 2026, London, England: Ennismore and YAMED announce the Delano Marrakech Hotel & Residences, marking Delano's African debut. Located in Marrakech, the development will feature 130 rooms, 80 villa-style residences, and a 2030 opening following a late 2026 sales launch. The property includes wellness amenities, F&B venues, and bespoke services. Marrakech joins Miami and Dubai in Delano's expansion. Construction involves Elastic Architects and Ennismore's team, emphasizing luxury and local culture.

Schloss Elmau in Bavaria Hosts 15-Michelin-Star Culinary Event During Second G7 Culinary Summit in 2026

🏨 Schloss Elmau, located in Upper Bavaria, hosted G7 Summits in 2015 and 2022. The hotel launched its Culinary G7 Summit in June 2025, followed by a second edition in June 2026, featuring 15 Michelin stars. Yona, in Obernai, Alsace, underwent a €25 million renovation, opening Yonaguni Spa in August 2020, and Yonasaya in 2024. The spa spans 3,000 m² and won multiple World Luxury Spa Awards, attracting both local and international guests.

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Spanish Designer Isern Serra Completes Barcelona Speakeasy Bar with Retro-Futuristic Furniture Inspired by Verner Panton

🍺 Spanish designer Isern Serra completed a speakeasy bar in Barcelona called Focacha, featuring multi-coloured modular furniture inspired by 1960s Verner Panton designs. Located on Tuset Street, a historical nightlife hub, the bar is a tribute to Barcelona's vibrant era of the "gauche divine." Concealed behind a traditional focacceria, the hidden entry is through a refrigerator. Grupo La Confitería commissioned the design, emphasizing a multi-sensory experience with design, light, and music.

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