Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025.

Alila Shanghai has opened in the China’s largest city by population, offering a revitalising urban retreat, alongside vibrant immersion in the lively Jing’an area and the scintillating city beyond.

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, the intimate resort within Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, has unveiled its reimagined collection of Arabian Houses.

The historic Hotel Woolstore 1888 Sydney – Handwritten Collection has officially completed its transition in joining Accor’s global portfolio of boutique hotels within Handwritten Collection, following its purchase by the hotel’s new owners, Shakespeare Property Group.

Plans for a new five-star hotel in the heart of Launceston have won praise from Tasmania’s Premier.

Nestled among the slopes of Sri Lanka’s southern province, Cape Weligama, a distinguished Relais & Châteaux property and part of the Resplendent Ceylon portfolio, will undertake an extensive refresh in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

MICHELIN Guide this week revealed the new One, Two and Three Key distinctions for the most outstanding hotels in Thailand. This announcement comes four years into a comprehensive refresh of MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection, which now includes over 5,000 hotels across the world. The culmination of countless hours of evaluation by the company’s Inspectors.

Aman Maldives will feature a 52 key resort and 16 branded residences, located on a private island in the Vaavu atoll. The resort will be the 21st destination for Aman and the latest addition to its 35-strong collection.

Marriott International, Inc. and Sands China Ltd. have signed an agreement to debut The Luxury Collection brand in the Macao market. Anticipated to open in January 2025, Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao will blend the brand’s authentic take on luxury with the city’s local charm to provide a unique and enriching travel experience.

Hyatt has entered into agreements with Destination Gold Coast Consortium for an Andaz resort in the Gold Coast. Destination Gold Coast Consortium is a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

Sofitel has increased its presence in West Africa with the opening of Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa in Benin.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is expanding regionally in the Americas market with the addition of a picturesque country estate outside Western Pennyslvania. Six Senses RiverStone Estate is situated on a sprawling wooded ridge at the confluence of the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers, 90 minutes north of Pittsburgh.