Accor has highlighted the importance of Indonesia to its regional growth plans as it announced the official opening of 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird.

Four Seasons has become the latest luxury hotel company to arrive in Puerto Rico with the rebadging of St Regis Bahia Beach – to reopen as Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico in late 2025.

Cambodia will welcome a new private island resort with the March 2025 opening of JATI – the latest offering from HMD Asia.

Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.

The Lux Collective has revealed new openings in the pipeline for China, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Group’s brand of boutique and purpose-led properties SALT will debut outside of Mauritius with two openings in China, whilst The Lux Collective’s flagship luxury brand LUX* will launch in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, as well as growing its presence in Africa with a futuristic, opulent safari-camp in Botswana.

The inaugural Climate Action Plan unveiled by Preferred Travel Group earlier this month aims to tackle the climate crisis within the travel and tourism industry.

Red Sea Global is now accepting reservations for its mesmerising Desert Rock resort, a hidden valley nestled between mountains, set among ancient rocky outcrops. Hidden within the heart of an untouched landscape, Desert Rock is a 64-key luxury hotel featuring pool villas and exceptional dining venues ingeniously integrated into the rugged face of the rocky mountain.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Japan has begun accepting reservations for stays from 1 March 2025. On a remote island paradise in Okinawa, Rosewood Miyakojima will offer exceptional luxury amidst untouched nature. The resort has begun accepting reservations, inviting travellers to explore an unseen side of Japan while pioneering a new era of ultra-luxury hospitality on Miyakojima.

Kerzner International has announced new division heads for its luxury brands One&Only, SIRO/Rare Finds and Atlantis.

North America’s first new luxury alpine village in over 40 years will be home to a new high-end resort and residential offering from Four Seasons.

Boutique hotel platform Mr & Mrs Smith has revealed its top performing hotels in 2024, with a Thailand property coming out on top in terms of bookings through the trade.