Marina Bay Sands has unveiled a new brand vision and campaign as it marks a significant milestone in its US$1.75 billion reinvestment program, including the completion of the exclusive Paiza Collection across all three hotel towers.

Homm, part of Banyan Group’s multi-brand ecosystem, has expanded its footprint with the opening of Homm Souvannaphoum Luang Prabang.  Once the residence of Prince Souvanna Phouma, Laos’ former Prime Minister, the hotel showcases a distinct blend of French colonial architecture with traditional Lao design.

The Other House has confirmed a late 2025 launch for a sister property in London – The Other House Covent Garden. Located in London’s theatre district, The Other House Convent Garden will showcase the brand’s ‘Residents Club’ concept, blending hotel flexibility, services and amenities with apartment-style accommodation and an exclusive private members’ club.

The third quarter saw independent hotel group Preferred Hotels & Resorts add 24 new member properties to its global portfolio.

Red Sea Global has opened its first owned and operated resort, the ultra-luxury Shebara, in the emerging Saudi Arabia holiday destination. Shebara is the fourth resort to open its doors in the Red Sea precinct.

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes has expanded its ultra-luxury offering beyond Europe and Southeast Asia into North America for the first time. Two exceptional properties have been introduced in Los Angeles’ prestigious Bel Air neighbourhood.

Belmond remains on the look-out for new opportunities in Asia after it confirmed the completion of its sale of two La Résidence hotels in the region to Thailand-based KS Hotels.

Champagne lovers are flocking to the InterContinental Singapore after the hotel launched the world’s first champagne drive-thru concept.

Centara Hotels & Resorts will welcome guests to its newest property, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, this month. The stunning underwater world-themed paradise represents a major milestone in the company’s expansion plans, marking Centara’s third property to open in the Maldives and fourth resort in the group’s portfolio under the renowned family-focused Mirage brand.

Culture is on the menu at ME Malta, with the first Maltese property under the growing ME by Melia brand opening its doors today.

The Luxury Collection has opened its third Indonesian property, with the launch of The Sira in Lombok.

Sofitel has set its sights on the Sapa region of Northern Vietnam, with Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences to open in 2030.