With properties ranging from heritage icons to remote resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is leaning into its differences while unifying the guest experience around personal, heartfelt moments as part of a new repositioning strategy.

A century-old clifftop villa once built as used as a summer home has been reimagined into a rare private retreat, with Villa Beatrice, the first private villa in Belmond’s portfolio, now available for exclusive use.

Sam Panetta has been appointed General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, succeeding Greg Brady after his retirement.

La Vie Hotels and Resorts welcomed Amanda Cottome to the role of Director of Operations – Pacific. Cottome brings more than 23 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality operations, service excellence and team development to the role.

Set to open in 2028, Six Senses Bangkok will be set on the site of the historic Narai Hotel in Silom, representing an important milestone for the Bangkok-headquartered IHG brand.

Langham Hospitality Group is setting its sights firmly on Australia as a key market for future growth, with a multi-pronged approach that includes renovation of its flagship Melbourne property, continued focus on its Gold Coast address and actively scouting for new developments in Sydney and beyond.

Paradisus is opening a luxury hotel in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Fuerteventura, Spain, this summer. Located on Sotavento Beach, Paradisus Fuerteventura is the island’s first luxury all-inclusive property and marks Paradisus by Meliá’s third hotel in the Canary Islands, which the brand calls “a haven for reconnection and exclusivity.”

Marriott International has unveiled plans to elevate its luxury offering in Calgary, Alberta, signing a trio of properties and brands – W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary and the Autograph Collection. The later will be located at the iconic Stampede Park.

W Hotels has announced the opening of W Florence, housed in the former Grand Hotel Majestic. W Florence follows the recently unveiled W Prague, W Budapest and the brand’s first Italian property, W Rome, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to Europe.

Hilton has announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Bali, with the new property to open in late 2027 in Nusa Dua.

Grand Hyatt Singapore has officially completed an extensive multi-year redevelopment. The project redefines the 54-year-old icon as a contemporary haven of wellness, and meaningful luxury.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has made its brand debut in Japan with the 1 July opening of Fairmont Tokyo in the Shibaura district.