Being driven through the historic centre of Vienna is a memorable arrival to any stay, and that’s just one of dozens of experiences possible at Rosewood Vienna.

Swire Hotels has unveiled plans for a new luxury hotel in Tokyo under The House Collective brand. Set in the neighbourhood of Shibuya, the as-yet-unnamed House – due for completion in fiscal year 2027 – will be the first outside China for The House Collective; a notable milestone for the brand which marks the start of a new phase of expansion.

The five-star Park Hyatt Milan has reopened after a €20 million, two-year extensive regeneration of its spaces, while maintaining the property’s historic character.

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula has made its debut on Victoria’s coastline after an extensive reimagination of the former Hotel Continental.

Banyan Tree Group has introduced a new exclusive pass allowing guests to purchase stays in blocks of 10- or 20-nights, with savings of up to 40% for longer stays.

Progress on The Star Gold Coast’s $2 billion-plus master plan is ramping up with the second 63-storey hotel and apartments tower reaching a significant construction milestone – 12,000 cubic metres of concrete have now been poured on the 21-metre high, six-level podium – the foundation for a luxury recreation deck with pool, pool bar, events lawn and other new hospitality amenities.

7Pines Resort Sardinia, a luxury beachfront resort overlooking the archipelago of La Maddalena, has officially opened in Sardinia this week as a Hyatt-affiliate property.

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has unveiled its new suites, designed to showcase the hotel’s captivating architectural narrative.

The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, becoming the fourth property in New Zealand to be welcomed into the collection.

Some say it was Greeks who first said ‘elephants never forget’ and, indeed, Asian elephants apparently really impressed Alexander the Great in battles in the 4th century BC. In modern peace-time language, the elephants of Northern Thailand are waiting for travellers to return.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has debuted the brand’s first hotel in the German-speaking market with the launch of Rosewood Vienna.

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has forged a new partnership with Aegean Rib Voyages to offer a range of scheduled and tailor-made boat excursions to local destinations.