Luxury hotel brand, Waldorf Astoria, is entering the cruising sector. The latest ultra-luxury hospitality brand to do so, joining the likes of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons, Aman and Orient-Express.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to bring the storied brand to Mexico’s Los Cabos region. Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences is slated to debut in 2029, expanding Raffles’ presence in North America and marking the global luxury hospitality leader’s first resort in the region.

Brisbane’s accommodation landscape has been shaken up with the opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences, a collection of more than 200 contemporary apartments by Minor Hotels.

Plans are underway for a new luxury hotel in the Hunter Valley, with HVL Hotels confident the project will enhance the wine-growing region’s reputation as a beacon of high-end hospitality.

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding Hilton’s luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America

Brisbane hotel The Calile has joined Virtuoso’s luxury portfolio of hotels, cruise lines, destination and tour companies as a preferred supplier.

Accor’s Ennismore division will add six existing all-inclusive resorts in Mexico to its portfolio under a new deal currently in the making with Royal Holiday Group that will see Rixos Hotels make its debut in the Americas.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has unveiled a visionary transformation of its iconic spaces, with a new beachfront bar, villa refurbishments and expanded fitness facilities, further bolstering the Resort’s standing as the premier destination in central Vietnam.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted Fairmont Golden Prague, bringing a new chapter to one of the city’s most iconic and historic buildings. Located at the gate of prestigious Pařížská Boulevard on the banks of the Vltava River, the hotel unveils a multi-million euro renovation of the landmark building of brutalist architecture it occupies.

Set among the rice paddies and rainforests of Bali’s Tabanan district, boutique resort Nirjhara is attracting travellers nostalgic for the tranquillity and natural beauty they experienced when they first visited the Indonesian island, according to General Manager Alejandro Rueda.

Marriott’s The Luxury Collection brand has expanded in Canada with the introduction of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax. The Nova Scotia hotel joins the brand’s global portfolio, known for offering exceptional, authentic experiences rooted in the world’s most captivating destinations.

The signing of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay, a private island retreat set to open in 2028, marks the latest phase of Hilton’s regional expansion.