Courtney Reagan will lead the integrated sales and marketing teams for Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, with her appointment effective today.

Kimpton, part of the IHG luxury lifestyle portfolio of hotels, has unveiled plans to develop the brand’s next Texas location in the picturesque Hill Country. Poised to open in 2027, Kimpton Fredericksburg will anchor the 22-acre mixed-use development, The Meuse.

Virgin Hotels Collection has officially opened its first address in London – the birthplace of the Virgin Group.

‘Beige-ification’ has been highlighted as the luxury travel segment’s biggest threat in a new report which also revealed that the desire for high-end getaways remains “robust”

Singapore icon Marina Bay Sands has reached a major milestone in its US$1.75 billion transformation, as it unveiled its newly renovated hotel rooms and expanded its suite inventory to 775 – up from 180 before the revamp.

When it opens it doors on 19 June, 1 Hotel Melbourne will herald a new era of Australian luxury with excitement building about the brand’s local debut, both domestically and internationally.

The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Munich, has unveiled a glamorous makeover as it completes the extensive renovation of its ground floor.

The JW Marriott brand has made its New Zealand debut with the unveiling of JW Marriott Auckland, the result of an extensive multi-million-dollar transformation of the former Stamford Plaza hotel.

Aman has revealed it will open a new hotel and residences in Exuma, The Bahamas. Amancaya will be set across two of the Exumas’ most secluded private cays, known for their white-sand beaches and world-class diving. Meaning ‘peaceful island’ in Taíno, the property will comprise of a 36-pavilion Aman hotel and limited collection of fully-serviced Aman Residences.

The Peninsula Hong Kong has welcomed a fleet of six new Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended saloons to its transport fleet. The vehicles will be in service commencing late May, offering hotel guests a new generation of luxurious transport – one which blends the iconic heritage of Rolls-Royce with cutting-edge technology.

The opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences in Brisbane represents a major milestone for Minor Hotels in Australasia as the company works towards ambitious expansion targets and strengthened brand presence in the local market.

The Amalfi Coast has welcomed its first private luxury pool club with La Piscina at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel in Ravello, now open.