During an unforgettable ceremony on the evening of 8 June 2023, Hôtel Belles Rives in Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera, jury members of the 2023 Prix Fitzgerald, a French literary award created in 2011 by Marianne Estène-Chauvin, President of the Francis Scott Fitzgerald Academy and owner of Belles Rives Group, announced this year’s laureate.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, a haven of opulence nestled amidst the enchanting Liwa Desert in the United Arab Emirates, is renowned for its exquisite luxury villas that redefine indulgence and tranquillity. Offering a truly immersive experience, the resort has launched two new villas which epitomise sophistication and modern comfort.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is partnering with Red Sea Global to introduce the luxury resort brand to Amaala in Saudi Arabia.

JW Marriott Auckland has unveiled its new design concepts for the guest rooms, as part of the first stage of its NZ$25 million refurbishment project.

Minor Hotels has unveiled details of a second Anantara property in Brazil, slated to launch in 2026. The new-build Anantara Preá Ceará Resort will be located in the state of Ceará on the country’s northeast coast.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed its first Registry Collection Hotel in Europe – Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort. The 171-room, 5-star resort is located in Halkidiki, one of Greece’s most sought-after destinations known for its pristine beaches, Mediterranean forests and unique views of the Aegean Sea and Mount Olympus.

Corinthia – a growing family of luxury hotels in London, Budapest, Lisbon, St. Petersburg, and the Island of Malta – has signed a hotel management agreement to operate a luxury resort in the Maldives, due to open in 2025.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel is continuing to undergo extensive refurbishments across the heritage hotel as well as the private apartments to unveil a refreshed aesthetic and new guest experiences ahead of the winter ski season, maintaining its status as Queenstown’s most iconic, luxury property.

Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has unveiled the first look of its resort transformation following the completion of Phase One of its multi-million resort refurbishment.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to “discerningly expand” its portfolio of private homes, villas and mansions five-fold within the next five years to more than 100 dwellings, to cater for demand.

Nobu Hospitality continues its global expansion strategy, revealing it will debut its first property in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon.

Unique modern boutique hotels, a romantic castle, luxury restaurants with award-winning gourmet cuisine and exquisite wine lists: Foodies and design fans heading to Austria’s capital, Vienna, are in good hands – and up for a memorable stay. As part of the Austria Hotel Collection, we have hand-picked six hotels perfect for food lovers and art fans, both in Vienna and on the capital’s gates.