Virtuoso has appointed seasoned executive Lori Kresse as Vice President, Hotels & Resorts. Kresse will oversee the network’s longstanding property program, Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts, and the team that services Virtuoso’s preferred partners within this category.

Relais & Châteaux has an accommodation partner in Australia once again, with Lizard Island Resort within the Great Barrier Reef one of a dozen new members welcomed into the collection in the latest intake.

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, will bring the Delano brand to the UAE for the first time. Opening later this year at the waterfront destination Bluewaters Dubai, Delano Dubai will be a luxurious destination in its own right, appealing to discerning individuals who define luxury by attention to detail, craftsmanship and personalised experiences.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation will close the doors to guests of The Confidante Miami Beach hotel from 25 March 2024, as the property moves to the next phase of redevelopment and its transformation to become Andaz Miami Beach hotel.

Marriott International’s Luxury Collection has welcomed a new property to its portfolio with the addition of Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul.

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes has welcomed Château de la Croix des Gardes into its growing portfolio for 2024. The 16-bedroom estate (sleeps 32 guests) is the latest property to join the collection, bringing the number of homes in the Côte d’Azur to a total of six, solidifying the region’s reputation as a renowned destination for luxury homes.

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Hainan Qianrui Industrial Development Co., Ltd. to bring the W Hotels brand to Sanya, the tourist hub located on China’s southerly island province of Hainan. Located in Sanya Bay, W Sanya is slated to open in the second quarter of 2028.

SH Hotels & Resorts has firmed up plans for its long-mooted entry in the Indian Ocean with the forthcoming debut of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, slated to open in 2027.

The Hotel Bristol Berlin has unveiled the first 50 of 301 rooms and suites to be fully renovated, inspired by the British Roaring 20s.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will introduce two new villas when the property re-opens for the 2024 summer season on 1 April 2024. The five-bedroom Royal Villa, crafted by MKV Design, joins a new three-bedroom Villa designed by Alexander Waterworth in offering secluded sanctuaries amidst a tranquil oasis with unobstructed views across Navarino Bay.

Janu opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo this week, marking the inception of a robust and expanding pipeline of 12 properties.

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will introduce the brand’s mindful ethos and serene spaces to the sought-after island destination