St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has just opened The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new property s is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is establishing a new benchmark in luxury hospitality in one of Europe’s most culturally-rich cities, following the renovation and rebranding of the former Gellért Hotel in Budapest. The renamed Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest is expected to open in 2027 as a reimagined Art Nouveau architectural gem with a focus on wellness.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has marked the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco with the opening after Christmas of Park Hyatt Marrakech. Uniquely located about 15 kilometres from Marrakech’s historic Medina district, the 7.5-hectare resort is situated in an exquisite, off-the-beaten path location at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Surrounded by palm trees, olive trees and jacaranda trees, Park Hyatt Marrakech sits adjacent to the Al Maaden Golf resort.

Mandarin Oriental has welcomed a third property in Switzerland, bringings its legendary hospitality to the country’s largest city, Zurich. Located on the famous Paradeplatz, Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is an iconic landmark hotel sitting mere steps away from the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse and its high-end fashion houses, the historic old town and charming promenade leading to Lake Zurich.

Radisson Hotel Group has premiered its first safari hotel in Africa with the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit in South Africa. Wedged between two renowned nature reserves, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Cayon, the property is 2km outside of Hoedspruit in the heart of the grasslands in the Limpopo province.

JW Marriott Hotel Xi’an Southwest has opened in the city, near a host of UNESCO World Heritage sites, historical attractions and iconic landmarks. The property blends the charm of Xi’an’s ancient city with its modern elegance, and is the second JW Marriott in the heart of Xi’a.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will lend its name to the development of three boutique properties in Japan, branded as Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi, located around the picturesque Seto Inland Sea. Set to launch between 2027 and 2030, the three resorts are set to represent a new benchmark in luxury hospitality while honouring the region’s traditions and history.

Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou has officially opened in Suzhou on the southeastern edge of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. The newest Four Seasons in Greater China is located on a verdant island on scenic Jinji Lake.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in the Rocco Forte Hotels group. Discussions surrounding a potential deal have been in the works for several months.

Jumeirah Group has revealed ambitious plans to double the size of its portfolio by 2030. The Dubai-based hotelier has more than 25 hotels and resorts in its collection globally, the majority of which are in its home state and the Middle East. Other locations include London, Maldives, Capri, Mallorca and China.

Marriott International and Singapore Airlines are strengthening their strategic partnership, which provides members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and KrisFlyer, the SIA Group’s lifestyle rewards programme, with more ways to maximise their benefits.

Gran Meliá Set to Conquer Milan with New Luxury Hotel Opening: Palazzo CordusioMilan’s modern palace of open luxury: a new interpretation of ultra-luxury hospitality at the intersection of Spanish warmth and Italian flair, in the historic Palazzo Generali