World
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Chef Takuya Watanabe-led “HAKUBA” Opens at the Five-Star Hotel, Cheval Blanc Paris: Bringing a New Breeze of Japanese Cuisine to Paris
（Source：Cheval Blanc Paris） The LVMH Group's five-star hotel, Cheval Blanc Paris, has announced the opening of a new flagship Japanese restaurant, "HAKUBA". Hokkaido-born Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe has been appointed as the head chef at the restaurant, located in the luxury Parisian hotel, Cheval Blanc. This establishment becomes the fourth dining option at the hotel, following other Michelin three-starred restaurants: Plénitude, Le Tout-Paris, and Langosteria. Head Chef Watanabe, in collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Donckele and Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric, aims to explore new territories in Japanese cuisine.
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Hilton’s First Foray into Southeast Asia: The Grand Opening of ‘Umana Bali LXR Hotels & Resorts’ in Bali
（Source：Umana Bali LXR Hotels & Resorts） Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of 'Umana Bali LXR Hotels & Resorts' on the island of Bali in Indonesia on November 23, 2023, marking the brand's first venture into Southeast Asia. This new resort comprises 72 villas offering a unique experience that blends wellbeing, culture, and community.
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Bringing Japanese Harmony and Modern Comfort to Jiangsu Province: Hotel Okura Suzhou (Tentative Name), Scheduled to Open in 2027
（Source：Hotel Okura Co., Ltd） Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. has entered into a management contract to operate the Hotel Okura Suzhou (tentatively named, scheduled to open in 2027) in partnership with Suzhou Yuanrong Development Group, Marimo Holdings, Inc., and Sumitomo Corporation, investors in Suzhou Ronghe Real Estate Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Jiangsu Province, China).