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Five on Friday: August 2nd, 2024

A look at the must-read news stories impacting the hospitality industry this week

News August 2
Americas Fine Dining
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Nardó Brings a Piece of Ancient Rome to West Hollywood

Local designer Francesca Grace combines vintage Italian flair with maximalist aesthetics

News August 1
Asia Pacific Lifestyle + Boutique
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The StandardX, Melbourne Channels Fitzroy’s Creativity

Standard International inaugurates its newest hotel concept with a 125-key outpost in Australia

News August 1
Accor Asia Pacific Renovations + Restorations Upscale + Luxury
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Raffles Slated to Debut First Tokyo Hotel in 2028

Forty-six floors of the city’s iconic World Trade Center building will be transformed into a luxury destination

News August 1
Americas Renovations + Restorations Upscale + Luxury
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Primland’s Renovation Preserves Its Southeastern Spirit

The Auberge property adds a new farm-to-table restaurant, two mountaintop suites, and more

News July 31
Americas New Builds
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Method Co. Launches Mixed-Use Development in Atlanta

FORTH Atlanta is home to a luxury boutique hotel as well as a members-only social club

News July 31
Middle East + Africa New Builds Spas + Wellbeing Upscale + Luxury
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Equinox Hotels to Debut Resort at Saudi Arabia’s NEOM

Equinox Resort Treyam will occupy an immense bridge-like structure spanning nearly 1,500 feet

News July 30
IHG
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IHG Grows in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean

The company has launched five properties to date this year, with 32 more in the regional pipeline

News July 29
Americas Renovations + Restorations
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Reopens After Transformation

The renovation celebrates the San Diego property’s heritage and history through a contemporary lens

News July 29