Hilton has confirmed enhancements and a name change to its program for luxury travel advisors. Hilton for Luxury is an invitation-only program, designed for Hilton’s top-producing luxury travel advisors in every region, who support customers in booking world-class accommodations around the globe.

Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection. The resort will join Autograph Collection Hotels’ portfolio of over 300 independent properties in the most desirable locations across the world, each with its own unique perspective on heartfelt design and hospitality.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed its planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of pioneering lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. The newest addition to The Standard’s portfolio is The StandardX Melbourne which opened this month in the Victorian capital.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a new Park Hyatt hotel for Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will be situated in the economic and cultural centre of the Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan. It will be the fourth Park Hyatt branded hotel in the country, complementing Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxury mountain retreat located in Hokkaido’s leading ski resort.

Hotel Indigo has opened Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, its second property in Indonesia and a tribute to the rich tapestry of Sundanese culture and the natural splendour of Bandung.

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has launched its newest European property with the opening of Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor.

Christian Clerc, an accomplished hospitality industry leader with more than three decades of operations and management experience at some of the most esteemed global luxury hotel brands, has been named President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell has revealed four new Presidential and Penthouse Suites, marking the redesign completion of all guest rooms and suites at this South Florida destination.

Olivier Bertrand has reopened Hôtel Balzac just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in Paris’ 8th Arr. Bertrand’s fifth hotel property (and his third new hotel in three years), Hôtel Balzac has undergone a total reinvention of its interiors by the renowned French architecture firm, Festen.

Step into the World of Paiza at Marina Bay Sands – a bold reimagination of ultra-luxury hospitality reserved for the most discerning guests. With the ongoing US$1.75 billion reinvestment program, the Paiza experience has been elevated to the pinnacle of luxury, with new suites, dedicated spaces and curated experiences.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Exuma, a pristine archipelago of 365 islands in the Bahamas, as the latest addition to the brand’s Caribbean portfolio with the announcement of Rosewood Exuma, a private island experience that will fuse together the best of both ultra-luxury and adventure travel.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC this week reported a “strong performance” for its half year results to 30 June 2024. The hospitality company’s revenue on reportable segments rose 7% compared to H1 2023 to US$1.108 billion, with operating profit increasing 12% to US$535 million.