Northern Escape Collection has opened the door and is accepting reservations for its latest jewel, Pelorus Private Island on the pristine waters of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

Japan’s fifth largest city, Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, welcomes the latest addition to the Accor Group’s MGallery Collection as of January 2024. Set in the Sosei East neighbourhood, Hotel Sosei Sapporo exalts Japanese tradition while integrating discreet touches of modernity and character.

Capella Hotels and Resorts will expand its footprint in East Asia with the 86-key luxury retreat, Capella Taipei slated to welcome guests later this year. The urban sanctuary in the heart of Taipei’s vibrant Dunhua North Road, in Taipei’s pulsating Songshan district.

The Lana, Dubai, Dorchester Collections’ waterfront location on the Marasi Bay Marina of Dubai, overlooking Burj Khalif, has welcomed its first guests.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the luxury brand will return to New Orleans with the development of a downtown project underway. Slated to open in the summer of 2025, the new 250-room Fairmont New Orleans will be located in the city’s CBD, nearby to the historic French Quarter.

Ovolo Hotels has forged a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World that will see the hotelier expand its presence on a global scale through SLH’s global sales, distribution, and marketing platforms.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in New Zealand’s largest city with the opening of InterContinental Auckland. Gracing the city’s waterfront at the halo address of One Queen Street, InterContinental Auckland anchors the NZ$1 billion dollar Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, which houses the city’s latest upscale office, retail, social, and dining hub.

Accor says it will continue to “meticulously expand” the brands within its Luxury & Lifestyle division, to meet “accelerating demand” for high-end and culturally relevant travel experiences.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. Close to the city centre and key attractions, the property epitomises modern luxury – offering elegant furnishings, a range of culinary options, a four-floor wellness experience and seamless, personalised service.

The latest announcement from the NEOM Board of Directors, Zardun has been designed as a restorative nature and wildlife retreat for discerning guests

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the forthcoming hotel and branded residences from ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand, Aman has revealed its opening is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.

The newest member property in the Raffles Hotels & Resorts portfolio has opened in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Middle East. Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is the centrepiece of a future high-end destination for living, hospitality, entertainment and commerce located near Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve in the Southern region of the island nation.