The first ever hotel from Orient Express has officially launched with Orient Express La Minerva now welcoming guests in Rome – a huge milestone for the Accor-owned brand.

Mandarin Oriental has officially assumed management of the legendary Hôtel Lutetia, unveiling its new identity as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris. As the only Palace hotel on the Left Bank, this landmark now joins Mandarin Oriental, further enhancing the Group’s presence in the French capital with an exceptional hospitality experience on both sides of the Seine.

Treehouse Hotels, the free-spirited hospitality brand from Starwood Hotels Founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened its latest property in the heart of Manchester.

The wellness-focused SIRO hotel brand has been flagged as a key avenue for growth for hotel giant Kerzner, as its caps its One&Only and Atlantis portfolios in order to maintain their exclusivity.

Originally slated to launch in 2024, SLS Hotels’ first European property, SLS Barcelona, has opened its doors, welcoming guests to its prime location on Port Forums’s waterfront, just steps from the beach.

Aman has confirmed the name of its first luxury motor yacht as Amangati, meaning ”peaceful motion” in Sanskrit, with the new offering set to launch in 2027.

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria has made its premiere in Japan with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Osaka. A soaring 252-room edifice with panoramic skyline views, the hotel seamlessly blends New York’s timeless legacy with the dynamic energy of Osaka, offering an elegant retreat within the city.

The $12 million renovation of Nanuku Resort Fiji is now complete, with the redesign coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Following in the pioneering footsteps of Aman Tokyo and Aman New York, today, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok opens its doors.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Japan, Fairmont Tokyo, is set to debut on July 1 2025, with bookings now open for the hotel located in the city’s popular Shibaura district.

Accor has unveiled plans for its first Emblems Collection property in Italy. Hotel Bellevue Cortina d’Ampezzo, Emblems Collection is slated to open in the heart of the southern Dolomitic Alps by the end of 2026, under a partnership with Invel Real Estate and Prodea Investments.