A new partnership with Hinitsa Bay Holdings will see Four Seasons redevelop a 75-hectare beachside estate at Hinitsa Bay, Porto Heli, Greece, into a luxurious resort and private residences.

Waldorf Astoria New York will start accepting reservations from 10 December for stays in 2025, following a multi-year transformation,

Dubai-based hospitality firm Jumeirah has confirmed its first foray into Africa, partnering with the Thanda Group to introduce two new destinations on the continent – Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa.

A new CEO of The Doyle Collection has been named, with Timur Sentuerk to step into the void created by the departure of Gordon Drake.

More than 50 hotels are set to open around the world by 2026 under Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s luxury and lifestyle brands, with the company reorganising its portfolio to better capitalise on a surge in luxury travel demand.

The sixth Maison Cheval Blanc has opened its doors this month. Cheval Blanc Seychelles is curled around the Anse Intendance beach on Mahé Island in the Seychelles. With 52 villas that offer stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, the Cheval Blanc Seychelles stands out for its harmony with the lush nature of the Seychelles. Designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, the villas meld spacious volumes, contemporary lines and local inspirations, creating a perfect balance.

Marriott International will introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand to Serbia with an anticipated opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Belgrade in 2027.

Auberge Resorts Collection has been selected to manage Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new beachfront resort and exclusive collection of Resort Villas and Private Residences set within Moncayo, the 1,100-acre community on Puerto Rico’s pristine eastern shoreline.

Hilton will open the first Signia by Hilton property outside the United States next month when the 272-key Signia by Hilton in Amman debuts in Jordan.

Croatia’s stunning Hvar Island, Maslina Resort has joined the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program as a new member. Maslina Resort is the 11th property in Croatia to join the portfolio and first in Stari Grad.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, a multimillion refurbishment of an iconic Long Beach hotel.

Jumeirah Bali has added new one- and three-bedroom residences to its accommodation mix, set against the cliffs of Uluwatu and with direct access to Dreamland Beach.