Oetker Collection has debuted its 11th hotel, Hotel La Palma in Capri. In line with Oetker Collection’s mission to carefully expand its portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels in the world’s most desirable destinations, the debut of the brand’s first Italian property symbolises a true milestone for the ultra-luxury hospitality company.

Mandarin Oriental, New York has rolled out its latest initiative, a bike program designed to allow guests to explore the Big Apple while championing environmental sustainability.

Tucked away on the exclusive Glyfada seafront, along the Athenian Riviera, One&Only’s highly anticipated debut resort in Greece is set to welcome guests from October 2023. A captivating coastal hideaway, One&Only Aesthesis celebrates the effortless sophistication of a bygone era, revealing a world of untold nostalgia and mid-century glamour.

Belmond has struck a management deal with Cora Pacific Development to operate a third branded property in Mexico. Anticipated to open in 2025, Milaroca, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Nayarit will be set on a 105-acre lush estate with a protected, two-kilometre pristine beach in Riviera Nayarit, a 40-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The project will also feature 27 private villas.

Mondrian Singapore Duxton has opened in the Lion City, marking the debut of the brand in southeast Asia.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the opening of voco Ma Belle Danang – the first voco hotel in Vietnam and 50th opening globally.

The King’s Birthday long weekend coincided with the local launch of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ newest campaign at Shangri-La Sydney, Find Your Shangri-La, marked by an intimate media event hosted at Altitude restaurant on the hotel’s 36th floor on the evening of 12 June. Delivered via a five-course menu showcasing Australia’s finest produce through an international lens – with wine pairings – the event communicated key messaging effectively: your Shangri-La experience is unique as you are.

Virgin Limited Edition’s Son Bunyola Hotel has opened for guests in the Tramuntana Mountains region of Mallorca.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has opened its doors to offer a new atmosphere of laid-back bliss to guests on the western edge of the Baa Atoll. Set on the natural tropical island of Fares and surrounded by the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort offers an abundance of aquatic adventures as well as pristine sandy beaches for pure relaxation.

Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives has begun accepting booking reservations for arrivals from 1 September 2203 onwards.

The President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide has encouraged hospitality companies to better uphold sustainability promises and declarations. Speaking at the bespoke luxury travel show L.E/Miami this week, Amanda Frasier said hotels and resorts that are ‘talking the talk’ should be ‘walking the walk’.

An ultra-luxury hotel envisioned for Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles by LVMH Hospitality has been scrapped after locals voted against the project.