Salter Brothers has settled its acquisition of the historic Kingsford Barossa in South Australia which will be the first destination for their new global brand Ardour Hotels & Estates, launching from Q3, 2024. The property featured in the Nine Network’s TV drama series McLeod’s Daughters, set on Drovers Run.

EVT Hotels & Resorts has added The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel, both located in Sydney, to its Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE).

Hyatt’s Thompson Hotels portfolio of luxury lifestyle properties has welcomed a new opening in Houston, Texas. Thompson Houston is the brand’s 22nd property globally and fourth location in Texas (behind Austin, Dallas and San Antonio).

Royal Davui Island Resort has commenced an extensive refurbishment set to redefine luxury and exclusivity in the South Pacific.

Crystalbrook Collection has been appointed to manage a $130 million new build, luxe hotel in Adelaide’s CBD. Owned by the esteemed Adelaide-based Samaras Group, the hotel will be known as Crystalbrook Sam and is due to open in 2026.

IHG Business Edge, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ program designed for small-to-medium enterprises (SME), has joined forces with Virgin Australia Business Flyer to create the industry’s first complimentary SME partnership enabling members to enjoy benefits of both programs when they book hotels and flights.

Forbes Travel Guide, the independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, has revealed its 2024 Star Awards.

Hilton has revealed the new name for its first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaii – the former Trump International Waikiki – as Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

Rocco Forte Hotels will launch its first hotel in Naples after inking a new management agreement with fashion company Capri Group. The 5-star hotel, expected to open in 2027, will be located in Palazzo Caravita di Sirignano, adjacent to the Villa Pignatelli museum.

Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany, has recently opened two new private villas inspired by the property’s rich Etruscan heritage.

Jumeirah Group has maintained its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. The hotel has commenced operations as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project.

Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World have struck an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently-minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world.