Aman is set to unveil its newest coastal resort, Amanvari, on the untouched East Cape of Baja California, Mexico, in spring 2026. The 18-key resort and its collection of branded residences are located at the meeting point of three landscapes: beachfront, desert and estuary.

After carving out a strong presence across Asia’s mid and upscale hotel segments over the last four decades, Thai hospitality firm Centara is cautiously stepping into the luxury market, with early signs of success inspiring more high-end properties.

WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA)—which were recently aligned with the founder of the former acquiring the latter—are launching a “first-of-its-kind” global initiative designed to help hotels integrate authentic, holistic and high-quality wellness into every guest touchpoint.

Bernard Arnault’s family holding company, Financière Agache, has purchased the luxurious Hôtel Cap Estel on the Côte d’Azur, extending its footprint on the French Riviera. The company already is a stakeholder in The Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) which operates a huge stable of assets down the road in Monaco, including two palaces and two deluxe hotels, four casinos, 33 bars and restaurants, three spas and more.

Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) will welcome Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa as its second heritage estate to join the Ardour Hotels & Estates collection. Undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation, the rebranded Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains will be unveiled in 2026 – honouring its legacy while embracing a contemporary vision under SBH.