SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, will open 1 Hotel Tokyo in 2025, marking the debut of the eco-conscious brand in Japan.

A new partnership with Hinitsa Bay Holdings will see Four Seasons redevelop a 75-hectare beachside estate at Hinitsa Bay, Porto Heli, Greece, into a luxurious resort and private residences.

Waldorf Astoria New York will start accepting reservations from 10 December for stays in 2025, following a multi-year transformation,

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is to undergo a significant refit that will transform the 2,000-guest ship ahead of a big year that will see it sail new waters.

More than 50 hotels are set to open around the world by 2026 under Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s luxury and lifestyle brands, with the company reorganising its portfolio to better capitalise on a surge in luxury travel demand.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has promoted Amber Wilson to Director of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, following the appointment of US-based Steve Smotrys as Managing Director and Vice President, Commercial —now covering both the Americas and extended to Australia and New Zealand – revealed exclusively by LATTE yesterday.

A new Belmond rail journey will connect Paris with its Tuscany farm estate from May 2025 aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

Oceania Cruises has completed the roll-out of Starlink across its entire fleet of ships, providing all guests with high-speed, unlimited WiFi as part of their cruise fare.

Explora Journeys has revealed new details for its third of six ultra-luxury ships, including additional high-end Penthouse suites, and – as foreshadowed previously – a second top-of-the-line Owner’s Residence. Scheduled to debut in the (northern) Summer of 2026, the LNG-powered 463-suite EXPLORA III will have two additional suites compared to fleet-mates, EXPLORA I and II, despite its larger overall footprint.

Damian Perry, Managing Director Asia Pacific for Hurtigruten/HX will take on a wider scope of business for the historic Norwegian brand, taking on the added responsibilities as Vice President of Sales, soley for Hurtigruten, effective January 2025, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

Silversea’s ultra-luxury flagship, Silver Nova, has made its way down to Sydney, with its arrival marking its debut in the Harbour City.

Signature Travel Network has launched a brand-new hotel booking platform, providing a more seamless experience for travel advisor members of the consortia globally.