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ITV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Manchester to get the UK's tallest building outside of London
ITV Granada's Emma Sweeney reports on plans to build two new skyscrapers in Manchester City centre. Manchester planners have given the go-ahead for the UK's tallest skyscraper outside of London to be built in the city centre. The 76-storey 'Viadux 2' tower will stand at 246m high, which is roughly the height of 12 double decker buses. It will be home to Robert De Niro's luxury hotel and restaurant chain, Nobu, and also house 452 apartments. Manchester City Council also gave the green light for a second skyscraper nearby. But music venue, Rebellion, on Whitworth Street, says it'll be sandwiched between the two. Co-owner Alex Kostayakov says he fears complaints from new residents could impact the business: "At the very worst, we get closed down after noise complaints, and that prohibits our ability to put bands on and give them a performance base." Rebellion puts on around 220 events each year. The two skyscrapers were given approval last month, but the proposals had to go back before planners after the venue said they weren't properly consulted. Jay Taylor from the Music Venue Trust says: "Plans have proceeded for both these developments without engaging in any meaningful way with the operators of the venue, so no conversations have been had about noise, about operational choices, about footfall, about how their customers come and go. There's been no consideration to that at all." But today, concerns around the developments were considered as councillors reassessed the planning proposals and the plan was approved for a second time, as Alex Kostayakov watched on: "As a young person living in Manchester, I totally understand the need for new housing." He went on to say: "We'll have our door open, and we hope the developers talk to us." "We want to be amicable, we want to work with them, we want to co-exist alongside them, but that only works if they talk to us."
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Crypto-bro ‘kidnappers' ordered thousands of dollars of fancy food a day — and sometimes couldn't even be bothered to bring it inside
Accused kidnappers William Duplessie and John Woeltz lived a party-bro lifestyle at the Soho townhouse where they allegedly tortured an Italian tourist — sometimes ordering so much fancy food they didn't even bother to bring it inside. 'Will and John would order about $1,500, $2,000 in food every day, literally from the best restaurants. They would get delivery food from Nobu, Cipriani, Blue Ribbon, you name it,' one visitor to the house told The Post Wednesday. 'There was one time I came in and it was the funniest thing — they had $600 of Blue Ribbon [delivery] sitting outside that nobody even got.' Duplessie, 33, and his 37-year-old pal Woeltz — who reportedly calls himself the 'Crypto King of Kentucky' and has boasted of holding $100 million in digital currency — have been arrested on charges including the kidnapping and assault of Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan. Advertisement 13 John Woeltz — seen here after being arrested at his rented Soho townhouse — reportedly would 'order about $1,500, $2,000 in food every day, literally from the best restaurants.' Obtained by NY Post 13 Woeltz was arrested in Manhattan Saturday on charges including kidnapping and assault. He is being held without bail. David Burns The Italian national claims he was held against his will for 17 days, from May 6 to 23, and allegedly tortured for the password to his $30 million Bitcoin wallet. Advertisement 13 William Duplessie, who was apparently staying at the townhouse with Woeltz, was also arrested on similar charges. Steven Hirsch The visitor to Woeltz's rented townhouse described a lavish scene at the property, where police reportedly found Polaroid photos of Carturan with a gun to his head, as well as firearms and ammunition, night vision goggles, a ballistic vest and traces of blood. 'They had every type of liquor, thousand dollar bottles of wine, $20K of liquor including Pappy Van Winkle,' said the visitor. 'They were always smoking weed at the house' — to the point that they 'set off the smoke detector.' The scene lined up with one crypto insider's description of Duplessie, who is from Miami but also said to have ties to Switzerland. Advertisement 13 Duplessie (left, with Woeltz) has a reputation as 'quite the partier,' a source said. TMZ / BACKGRID 13 Video obtained by TMZ shows Duplessie dancing shirtless in a club with a woman on his shoulders — revealing tattoos of leopards, the seal of Kentucky and the coiled 'Don't Tread on Me' rattlesnake of the Gadsden Flag. TMZ / BACKGRID He turned himself in Tuesday after reportedly partying hard in the Hamptons over Memorial Day weekend, according to sources. 'I saw him at parties. He was quite the partier,' said the insider, who recalled 'douchey' Duplessie's days in Miami, including at the Fontainebleu Hotel. 'He struck me as a little 'Wolf of Wall Street,' I think would be the right way to phrase it. Like if you gave a frat guy $100 million. Advertisement 'He drank a lot. He was hitting on girls a lot, sometimes obnoxiously and in a rude sense.' 13 One visitor to the house said Woeltz'had every type of liquor, thousand dollar bottles of wine, $20K of liquor including Pappy Van Winkle.' Paul Martinka 13 'They were always smoking weed at the house' — to the point that they 'set off the smoke detector,' the visitor said of Woeltz and Duplessie. Kevin C Downs forThe New York Post According to TMZ, the pair 'partied like every day was their last.' And a source previously told The Post that the Soho townhouse, which Woeltz was allegedly renting for roughly $30,000- to $40,000-a-month, saw plenty of people coming in and out — including some well-known socialites. A video obtained by TMZ shows Duplessie dancing shirtless in a club with a woman on his shoulders — revealing tattoos of leopards, the seal of Kentucky and the coiled 'Don't Tread on Me' rattlesnake of the Gadsden Flag, which is today associated with rebellion and distrust of government. Duplessie and Woeltz are also pictured partying at The Box, an exclusive erotic nightclub in Manhattan, where they would reportedly drop up to $100,000 in a single night before inviting girls back to the Prince Street townhouse. 13 Alleged victim Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan fled the townhouse without shoes. WNBC 13 Carturan was allegedly held against his will for 17 days. WNBC Advertisement Another alleged guest was Charlie Zakkour — a club kid turned crypto trader who is one of the stars of a new Bravo reality show. A video from Woeltz's arrest Friday shows a blond man looking concerned as cops led Carturan away from the Soho townhouse. Page Six reported the man is Zakkour, whose show, 'Next Gen NYC,' premieres June 3. The series, according to Bravo's website, 'follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time.' 13 Charlie Zakkour, a co-star of the new Bravo reality series 'Next Gen NYC,' was seen outside the house at the time of Woeltz's arrest and is reportedly a friend of the accused. Bronson Farr/Bravo via Getty Images Advertisement 13 Zakkour, seen here with Evans Rhett at a 2025 Met Gala after party, is said to be a Manhattan club kid turned crypto trader. Getty Images for Raising Cane's The cast includes Gia Giudice, whose mom, Teresa Giudice, is a longtime fixture on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'; Ariana Biermann, daughter of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kim Zolciak-Biermann; Ava Dash, the daughter of Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash and fashion designer Rachel Roy; and Riley Burruss, whose mom, Kandi Burruss, formerly of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' While Zakkour isn't a reality show nepo baby, he does come from enormous privilege. Mom Elizabeth Williams is an art collector in Palm Beach and dad Anwar Zakkour, who has an address in Manhattan, is a private investor who has held high-profile roles at JP Morgan, CitiBank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was the Global ead of Technology, Media and Telecommunications Investment Banking. 13 The Soho townhouse where the crime allegedly took place is said to rent for $30,000-$40,000 a month. TMZ / BACKGRID Advertisement 13 Photos of the home show a trash-strewn kitchen. TMZ / BACKGRID Page Six previously reported that Zakkour, who is not implicated in the alleged crimes, would sometimes 'crash' at Woeltz's luxurious Prince Street pad. On Wednesday, a source said that Zakkour is known as the 'Chuck Bass' of 'Next Gen NYC' — a reference to Ed Westwick's bad-boy character from 'Gossip Girl.' 'We don't see him at his job on the show. He's just a kid making it in Manhattan like the other kids,' the source said, adding that filming 'has been done for a long time' and 'I don't think anyone [on the show] has spoken to him' since it wrapped. Advertisement Another source told The Post that Zakkour knew the accused through the crypto world. The crypto insider said that Duplessie 'was known, at least, to be a successful person in the space' — but admitted that 'a lot of crypto people are a little obnoxious, and I think [Duplessie] had that reputation.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
The 20 best family holidays in Spain
British families simply love Spanish holidays. In fact, there were more visitors to the country from the UK than anywhere else in 2024 – a habit born when package breaks first took off in the 1960s. For a no-nonsense family getaway, the country is hard to beat. Flight times are short, with destinations including Barcelona and the Costa Brava accessible in two hours. Spain has the most Blue Flag beaches in the world, too – 638 compared with England's 85. And there are countless hotels with kids' clubs, swimming pools and child-friendly restaurant menus to keep even the most demanding of offspring happy. But Spain's allure stretches far away from the well-trodden resort towns. Inland, or on lesser-visited stretches of coastline, there's the opportunity to embark on a real family adventure – from star-spotting under unpolluted skies and hiking empty landscapes to learning how to dance flamenco or make cheese. Here we've rounded up 20 of the best family holidays in Spain for parents with toddlers, teens or those in between, whether you want to head for the beach or try something completely different. Jump to: Best for under fives Best for five-to eight-year-olds Best for tweens Best for teenagers Best for every age A celebrity favourite thanks to its roomy suites, brilliant babysitting and location right on the sand of Marbella's Golden Mile, Puente Romano Beach Resort is the place to go and be properly spoiled (in fact, staff at Marbella's most established hotels are generally brilliant with little ones). Here, there is a choice of 20 restaurants (from glitzy Nobu to kid-friendly Cheat Burger), a dedicated childrens' pool and a holiday kids' club where teeny ones can use the playground and watch entertainment including magic shows with accompanying adults (the over 4s can attend without mum and dad). Persuade them to leave the premises for toddles along the promenade in search of ice cream. From £5,950 for two adults and a child under two, B&B, with a free infant place, in September, with Jet 2 ( Away from Mallorca's busiest bits, on a country estate that's been declared a wildlife sanctuary, Agroturisme Son Pons is a place to spot sheep, chatter with chickens and play in a pool surrounded by outsized palms and clouds of magenta blooms. While teenagers might not love the pace here, it's perfect for little ones. Wake to birdsong, book light lunches and dinners as you want, and trundle off to nearby Playa de Muro for white sand and warm water. Aim for September, once the school kids have gone. From £1,435 per week, B&B, for two adults and a baby, booked direct ( Babies are too young to take advantage of the kids' facilities of the Canarian mega-resorts – which gives parents a chance to see a different side of the islands. In the hills outside the village of Uga on Lanzarote, the little casitas at Casa el Morro make a quirkily comfy base for some off-season family time. A boho approach to decor means lots of shady nooks with daybeds for afternoon naps (no matter what your age) with a pretty pool and delicious, homemade breakfasts in the morning. The beach at Playa Blanca is a 20-minute drive away. From £1,060 per week, B&B, for two adults and a child in November, booked direct ( We challenge you to find an under 5 who won't snigger at a beach named Playa de Poo. But, once they've got over the moniker, they'll love paddling in the pool-like waters of this calm cove in Asturias. Base yourselves in the nearby town of Llanes, which feels a little like a miniature Lisbon and comes with a Tuesday market, plenty more sandy beaches and a port filled with bobbing boats. With average August temperatures just shy of 19 degrees in the region, there's no danger of over-heating either. In a converted building at the centre of town, the immaculate Llanes Suites apartments are a better option than some of the area's fusty hotels – and incredible value too. From £350 per week, self-catered, for two adults and a child, in September, , booked direct ( For added adventure, take the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Santander to get there; from £1,061 return for travel by car, including a four-berth cabin with Brittany Ferries ( Back to index With Jet2 launching flights to nearby Jerez for 2025, it's an even easier hop to the Califa Group's scattering of houses spread around the whitewashed hilltop town of Vejer de la Frontera. Lovingly-restored, they're a world away from the mega resorts further west and make the perfect base from which to get acquainted with the town's tasty tapas scene. Slightly further afield, the area's coastline is popular with holidaying Spanish families: Los Caños de Meca, with its unspoiled sweeps of sand, is 20 minutes' drive away. From £1,125 per week, self-catered, in a two-bedroom house, booked direct ( Little wildlife lovers will adore Suerte Tierra, a bijou collection of yurts in a natural park on the outskirts of Tarifa, where they can spot lizards, make feathered friends in the blossoming gardens or dip in the natural pond and plunge pool (where birds and insects also congregate). There's also a playground for smaller kids and the communal kitchen and shower block are so cottagey that you'll forget you're sharing. Tarifa's windswept beaches are just 10 minutes' away by car. From £644 per week, self-catered, during the summer holidays, with Hip Camp ( Menorca has had something of a makeover during the last few years, but cool hotels for families are still thin on the ground. With its calming caramel accented decor and pool surrounded by day beds, Melia's Villa Le Blanc is the answer. Children of this age will love the Montessori-inspired Kids Club and pizza and paella restaurant and there's the chance to try family activities including workshops with cheese or sandal makers too. Interconnecting rooms work well with two kids. From £741 per night, B&B, during the summer holidays, booked direct ( Just 15 minutes' drive from Reus airport, PortAventura gives better known theme parks a real run for their money, with three areas including car-themed Ferrari Land, home to the fastest rollercoaster in Europe (though you must be 1.4 metres to ride it) as well as a museum of vintage models. Elsewhere, there are the waterslides and pools of Caribe Aquatic Park and the themed rides and shows of six 'worlds' including Mexico and Polynesia. Stay onsite to maximise ride time. The park has special offers linked to its 30th birthday for 2025. Four nights at the beginning of the summer holidays costs from £895, room only, for a family of four staying at the four-star Hotel Roulette, including parking and access to PortAventura and Ferrari World, , booked direct( Back to index There are adventures and then there's time at El Geco Verde near Granada, where you can pack your days full of rafting, kayaking, horse-riding, pizza-making – and even try flamenco. Run by an ex-pat family, this converted farmhouse is a place to embrace local life in a lesser-visited region of Spain, and its brand of authentic activities have proved extremely popular: the hotel's Altiplano de Granada Activity itinerary is among Responsible Travel's best-selling Spanish trips. From £425 per person per week, B&B, with Responsible Travel ( Every day's a party at Tenerife's Hard Rock Hotel, an all-inclusive where the Roxity and Teen Spirit Kids Club (for those aged 4-9 and 10-16 respectively) put the focus on mood-boosting music and video games. There are also DJ, guitar and scuba diving lessons on offer while family dinners at the Le Petit Chef restaurant are served up alongside a magical show involving music and props at the table. From £2,440 per week for a family of four in a Studio Suite Silver, B&B, during the summer holidays, booked direct ( In the relatively cool Asturias region, the Picos de Europa mountains make the ideal location for families who need to 'run' kids with plenty of pent-up energy. Home to walking trails, wild flower meadows, icy rivers and hidden villages, they lend themselves to active exploration on S-Cape's flexible five-night itinerary. Between easy hikes, guests can learn how to make cheese at a local dairy and go canyoning near the deep green River Deva, while nights are spent in village houses far off Spain's usual tourist trail. From £1,334 per week, self-catering, with S-Cape ( Barcelona residents can escape to the little bays of the Empordà region in summer, driving for an hour and a half to reach whitewashed fishing villages such as Tamariu and Llafranc and sunny beaches including Aigua Blava and Sa Riera. Around 20 minutes inland from it all, the sleepy village of Regencós is home to an old rectory that's been converted into four apartments, which work well as a base for exploring the area. There's a pretty pink pool too, or head to the coast to clamber between the coves on cliffside paths. From £1,510 per week, self-catered, in the summer holidays, booked direct ( Back to index There are two stops on Original Travel's Family Island-Hopping Adventure in the Balearic Islands: Mallorca and Menorca. On the former, families can kick back in the resort town of Colonia de Sant Jordi, spending days hopping between the pristine coves of Mondrago Natural Park and the tapas bars in town. Then it's off to Menorca to stay at an estate hidden at the heart of the island, venturing out for bike rides along sleepy country roads, starlit beach barbecues and wetland walks in search of sandpipers and peregrine falcons. Tailormade from £1,485 per person per week , B&B, including flights, with Original Travel ( Pony lovers may grow giddy at the sight of Polo Valley, Powder Byrne's private ranch lost in countryside just outside glitzy Sotogrande. Spending nights in the comfort of a lodge overlooking its polo fields, families can learn the sport together, combining lessons with a Pro with hacks through the countryside, dips in the pool and long lunches. There's also the chance to glamp out under the stars after feasting on an Argentinian barbecue or cruise along the Med by yacht. From £16,996 for a family of four, full board, including rides and hacks, with Powder Byrne ( The last thing a teen needs is a parent cramping their style during group activities. Enter Club Med's Magna Marbella, where they can play padel, golf and tennis or try archery and flying trapeze without mum or dad getting in the way, thanks to a club specifically for 14 to 17 year olds. The spa is also open to those aged 11 upwards and there's a choice of five pools, including a vast heated lagoon. From £5,814 for a family of four, all inclusive in an inter-connectiong suite during the summer holidays, with Club Med ( Get them off their phones and into the mountains with Pura Aventura's family trip to the Pyrenees, based in a converted monastery on the banks of the Ara river. Relaxed hikes and trips by e-bike are on the menu, ensuring moaning is kept to a minimum and ticking off waterfalls, forests and the dramatic glacial dip of the Ordesa Canyon. On other days, canyoning and kayaking provide plenty of excitement. From £1,400 per person per week, B&B, including some activities but excluding flights, with Pura Aventura ( Back to index Amid the pines of the Unesco-protected Doñana National Park, Huttopia Parque de Doñana might be the most tranquil campsite in the country. Pitches, safari tents and log cabins hide between the trees and, though it's 40 minutes' drive to the sea, one of two onsite pools comes surrounded by a beach-like landscape of white sand punctuated by sun umbrellas. Little ones benefit from a playground and paddling pool, while those with older kids can hike the national park and cycle to the nearby village of Hinojos. Pitches from £292 for a week in the summer holidays through the Caravan Club ; a safari tent costs from £580 through Self-catering for the whole family can soon start to feel like a hard slog, but hotels don't always offer much-needed flexibility in terms of meal times or room layouts. An aparthotel may be the answer. At the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol between Malaga and Marbella, guests get a kids' club, spa, four restaurants and a choice of B&B or half-board meal plans but generous rooms also come with full kitchens for lazy days or early nights (upgrade for a roof terrace or garden with private hot tub). From £1,842 for a week, room only, during the summer holidays, booked direct ( It doesn't matter if they're in their Disney Princess or TikTok eras, any kid will be impressed with the dreamy interiors of El Palauet, a collection of suites in a whimsical building in Barcelona. Spend evenings beneath delicately painted ceilings or on dainty wrought iron balconies and days exploring the Passeig de Gràcia, where Gaudi's La Pedrera lurks between shops, restaurants and galleries. Make time for a trip to Casa Batlló – free to the under 12s, it's full of immersive rooms and installations that bring the Gaudi-designed building to life. From £3,620 for four nights, room only, during the summer holidays, booked direct ( A considered layout means two families can have their own space at Scott Williams' new property near the kid-friendly town of Santa Eulària in Ibiza. At Casa Carpinteros, two bedrooms on the lower ground floor open straight out onto the pool terrace, while there are a further two upstairs. Come together for meals cooked in the outdoor kitchen and served al fresco surrounded by pine trees, or for excursions to Ibiza Town or the Hippy Market near Es Cana. Brilliant house manager Kiki is on hand to suggest and help arrange day trips and reservations. From £6,878 for seven nights, self-catered, for up to eight people, during October half term, with Scott Williams ( Back to index Unless stated otherwise prices are for a family of four. Specific departure dates given where applicable. This article was first published in June 2024 and has been revised and updated. 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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Mark Zuckerberg Ate at a Japanese McDonald's And Was Blown Away By The Delicious Meal — Rated It 10/10 And Joked 'Give These Guys a Michelin Star'
Last year, Mark Zuckerberg sat down for a meal that, by all accounts, blew his tech-loving mind—and it wasn't at a five-star sushi bar or some underground Tokyo tasting room. It was McDonald's. "Japanese McDonald's: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star," the Meta CEO wrote in an Instagram post, wearing a shearling coat and Meta smart glasses, mid-bite into what looked like a bacon-and-fried-egg burger. His wife, Priscilla Chan, posed outside the restaurant like it was Nobu, not the Golden Arches. The next slide showed a tray loaded with a teriyaki McBurger, Filet-O-Fish, nuggets, fries, and a corn and edamame cup. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Zuckerberg's certainly not the first billionaire to act like McDonald's is fine dining. Warren Buffett has been committed to his breakfast ritual at McDonald's for decades. In "Becoming Warren Buffett," he explained how he decides what to order each morning depending on how the market is doing—$2.61 if it's a slow day, $3.17 if he's feeling flush. "She puts that amount in the cup by me here and that's what I go to McDonald's with," he said, referring to his late wife. His go-to meal? Sausage McMuffin with egg, plus a Coke. Yes, for breakfast. Then there's Bill Gates, who once stopped at a Hong Kong McDonald's with Buffett and paid with coupons. "Remember the laugh we had when we traveled to Hong Kong together and found a McDonald's?" Gates wrote in a 2017 blog post. "You offered to pay, dug into your pocket, and pulled out coupons!" Both Gates and Buffett also hold McDonald's "McGold" Cards, which let them eat there for free. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — So what gives? Why do billionaires with private jets keep circling back to McNuggets? It could be the reliability. Or maybe it's the price-to-pleasure ratio. McDonald's is one of the few global brands where $5 still buys you a full meal and the same fries you loved as a kid. Even Zuckerberg—whose usual tech diet is more AI than apple pie—couldn't resist the draw. There's something refreshing about a billionaire choosing McDonald's. Maybe it's the nostalgia. Maybe it's the convenience. Or maybe, deep down, they just like their assets like their meals: low-cost, high-yield, and easy to pick up on the way to global domination. Whatever the reason, when the rich and powerful want comfort food, they head for the arches. And apparently, in Japan, it's worthy of a Michelin star. Read Next: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: . Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Mark Zuckerberg Ate at a Japanese McDonald's And Was Blown Away By The Delicious Meal — Rated It 10/10 And Joked 'Give These Guys a Michelin Star' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Nobu Hotels Amp Up Fashion and Design Services
Room service is a given at most hotels, but now the Nobu Hotel Barcelona is adding 'dress service' to its menu. Through an alliance with the Spanish start-up Trent, guests will be able to rent or buy designer clothing, accessories and jewelry from well-known brands and emerging Spanish ones. Starting Monday, overnighters can scan a QR code to place an order or connect with the company via WhatsApp with specific questions. Their choices will be delivered to the hotel within an hour. After the garments are worn, guests leave them with the concierge, who will see to it that they are returned. Trent also has a new showroom in Barcelona for those who want to try on their rentals beforehand. More from WWD Chantecler Embarks on Capri-to-Alicudi Boat Ride With Artistic Collab Step Inside Van Cleef & Arpels' First Store in Florence Gucci Names New President for EMEA Region As is the case with the other 18 Nobu Hotels, the Barcelona locale aims to ingrain itself with the local community. Lorna Turnbull, director of marketing, said, 'For us, that is so important. Nobu is a worldwide and powerful brand. But it's been fun, discovering how we can cement Nobu into each place to give each hotel and restaurant a real link to where we are.' Nobu Hotels was created by the famed chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper with a spotlight on creating a sense of place with refined service. Nobu Hotel Barcelona is located near the Montjuïc neighborhood, where several museums are based including the Joan Miró Foundation, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary from June through March. The exhibition 'Exchanges: Miró and the United States' highlighting how American artists like Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Louise Bourgeois were influenced by Miró will be part of those festivities. For the Barcelona property, design is also being infused through a new walking tour. And at its San Sebastian 20-room retreat, there is a Balenciaga Experience that whisks travelers to the Balenciaga Museum. The Trent concept was created partially due to airlines' scaling back on passengers' baggage allowances, especially European carriers. Another incentive was driven by the many visitors who travel to Barcelona for specific events like music festivals and want to have a certain look. Access to Trent's rentals is meant to make packing easier and the chance to discover designers, whom they might not be familiar with. It is also a more sustainable option than buying an outfit that they would never wear again, Turnbull said. Nobu Hotel Barcelona liked the idea of supporting Trent's founders Laia Cusco and Alejandro Assens, and the prospect appealed to the hotel's client base, who tend to be slightly younger guests who are more into fashion and events, according to Turnbull. 'Tourism for live events is booming,' she said. Guests who are in the city for extended stays can also arrange for monthly rentals through Trent. The capital city location is one of 19 Nobu Hotels, and more are in the pipeline through 2030. Rome and Toronto openings are slated for this year, followed by Madrid, Lisbon and possibly some of the Middle East locales are expected to bow next year. Bangkok, Vietnam and other outposts in Asia are being planned. Next month, Nobu Hotel Barcelona will host the opening party for Off Sónar and it will welcome popular DJs like Elrow and DJ Tennis to headline events on specific nights. The tie-in with DJ Tennis, who is a 'big foodie,' will include his 'Munchietown' cooking club, as that aligns with Nobu's culinary reputation. Through a partnership with Barcelona Fashion Week, the property periodically has pop-up shops. In advance of Barcelona becoming the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture next year, which will coincide with the centennial anniversary of the death of the city's prized architect Antoni Gaudí, Nobu Hotel Barcelona hotel has teamed up with Barcelona Design Tours. The end result is a walking tour of the Sants neighborhood, which used to be a separate village before it was absorbed by the city. The area once housed many factories and helped to start the trade unionism movement, but it has evolved from being an industrial heartland. This summer locals will show off their style, as in years past, by having neighbors get together to decorate their respective streets in a theme for a competition that is part of the annual Sants Festival. On another front, the Nobu Hotel San Sebastian has partnered with the Balenciaga Museum in Getaria to offer guests guided tours. With 7,000 archival pieces, the museum's current exhibition 'Cristóbal Balenciaga: Technique, Material and Form' features interviews with former seamstresses who are now in their 90s. 'They talk about the experiences working for him in San Sebastian and some worked with him in Paris. They say how meticulous he was,' Turnbull said. 'One said, 'The doors closed at nine. And if you were late, you didn't get to work. So we would go to the beach.'' Ever intent on giving a global brand a sense for the city that is in, Nobu Hotel San Sebastian will be offering flower workshops to the public with a local florist and yoga classes with a local yoga instructor. The property has also teamed up with the Basque Culinary Center, which trains people and promotes Basque gastronomy. When the center flies in some of the best chefs in the world for an event, they will be hosted in the hotel. Emphasizing the importance of having locals enjoy Nobu Hotels, Turnbull said, 'We want people to know that the hotel is part of the city and it's for them as well.' Best of WWD Model and Hip Hop Fashion Pioneer Kimora Lee Simmons' Runway Career Through the Years [PHOTOS] Salma Hayek's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: A Red Carpet Journey [PHOTOS] How Christian Dior Revolutionized Fashion With His New Look: A History and Timeline
