Travellers will now be able to find perfect seclusion in the heart of the Thai capital thanks to a new riverside villa offering from Capella Bangkok.

The AU$70 million refurbishment of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is nearing completion, with the five-star hotel unveiling its new look this week.

Hilton is expanding its footprint in Far North Queensland, revealing plans to launch Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa in Q1 2026. Signed as part of a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management, the 140-room resort is located in the heart of Palm Cove, within 25 minutes of Cairns and 40 minutes south of Port Douglas.

The St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai has opened its doors, taking the luxury hotel firm’s tally of global properties to 60 and its Chinese portfolio to 13.

Marriott International and MGM Resorts International have revealed plans to convert the Delano Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Las Vegas. Anticipated to complete the property conversion later this year, W Las Vegas marks the latest step in the companies’ long-term strategic licensing agreement between Marriott and MGM announced in July 2023.

Four Seasons Hotel New York will soft launch to the public next month after a long-anticipated renovation. The iconic address at 57 East 57th Street will initially reopen with a selection of rooms and suites across multiple categories. Suites are expected to return to inventory in 2025. Brand new one-, two- and three-bedroom extended stay accommodation, some featuring terraces, will come online at a later date.

Six Senses is adding new properties in Italy, with the ultra-luxury hospitality company securing hotel management deals with Gruppo Statuto for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como. They build on the 2023 opening of Six Senses Rome in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, and Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria

Four Seasons has unveiled plans for a brand-new 94-key resort on the Greek island of Mykonos. Located along the coastline of Kalo Livadi Bay, Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece will offer exquisite views of the Aegean Sea.  Featuring a mix of luxury rooms, villas and suites, the beachside resort is earmarked to welcome guests next year over the northern summer.

Auberge Resorts Collection has been tapped to manage The Birdsall, Auberge Resorts Collection, slated to open in Houston, Texas in 2027. Inspired by the natural beauty and architectural heritage of River Oaks and reflecting the genuine nature of its community, the 105-room boutique hotel, 44 world-class private residences, and private members’ club will augment the storied heritage of the city’s most beloved neighbourhood, while introducing it to the world.

The Regent hotel brand has returned to the shores of the United States with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach.Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, reintroduces the legendary Regent name to Los Angeles and becomes the brand’s first flagship property within the Americas. Originally located in Beverly Hills, Regent returns along one of the nation’s most celebrated beaches and just steps from the famed Santa Monica Pier. The destination resort will deliver inspired stays through a blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury and is poised to usher in a new era of extraordinary experiences.

Mohari Hospitality, Omnam Investment Group and Pharrell Williams Partner to Acquire Historic Parisian 5-star Hotel in 1st Arrondissement Built in the 17th Century, the property features a direct view of the Tuileries

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed a new brand-led, guest-centric vision and strategy for its next ten years of “accelerated growth”. With a current portfolio of 41 properties, the plan builds on the strength of Mandarin Oriental’s dual Asian heritage to create exceptional luxury hospitality experiences of the future.