As part of ongoing celebrations for the relaunch of Raffles Hotel Singapore following its multi-million-dollar restoration, Accor invited a select group of Raffles owners, dignitaries, media, travel industry leaders and partners to an exclusive Raffles Gala event in the new Raffles Jubilee Ballroom.

SO/ Auckland has revealed an exclusive new Club Signature lounge, coinciding with the hotel’s first birthday celebration this month.

SO/ Hotels & Resorts has launched a new wellness program designed for its “adventurous and stylish guests and socialisers”. The new SO/ Wellness Experience is currently available at SO/ Vienna, one of the brand’s most avant-garde properties, where the program concepts are being piloted in advance of a future global roll-out.

Accor has welcomed the arrival of its avant-garde lifestyle brand, SO/ Hotels & Resorts, in Cuba with the opening of SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana. Located in high-energy, dynamic and socially vibrant destinations including Berlin, Bangkok, Singapore, St. Petersburg, Vienna and now Havana, SO/ hotels are the places to see and to be seen. SO/ Paseo del Prado La Habana will showcase the brand’s have-it-all lifestyle of rebellious luxury at its new residence in one of the most emblematic neighbourhoods of Cuba’s capital city.

Mondrian Los Angeles has unveiled its new look following an extensive US$19 million hotel redesign. The luxury property features 236 redesigned rooms including its signature Skyview Loft and Penthouse.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel was officially opened to guests on Friday 1 November, 2019 marking the entry of Melbourne’s newest luxury destination. The five-star, $130 million hotel was opened by Mr John Gandel AC; Victorian Minister for Suburban Development, The Hon. Marlene Kairouz MP; Vicinity Centres CEO and Managing Director Grant Kelley; and Chairman & CEO, Accor Asia Pacific, Michael Issenberg.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has reopened after an extensive renovation, with its rooms, public spaces, children’s club and façade restored to its classical, colonial glory.

Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences has broken ground in the US Northeast. The 33-storey hotel will be the first mixed-use property in North America for Raffles Hotels & Resorts, located at Trinity Place. The flagship North American property will feature 147 rooms, 146 branded residences and six food and beverage venues. Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences joins Raffles’ prestigious collection of 14 individually unique and timeless properties located in the world’s most fascinating cities and vibrant destinations.

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has introduced a new level of dedicated service and comfort, revealing its new Signature Collection. Guests staying in the luxury Canadian hotel’s Royal Suite, Gallery Suite or any of its five newly renovated Signature Suites will have access to elevated amenities, including in-suite flowers and butler inspired dining option, along with VIP Concierge Team service.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened a new address in the heart of one of the most spectacular locations in Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana Beach.

Raffles Singapore is back in action following a meticulous, three-phased, 17-month restoration. The restoration has created a refreshed social haven that delivers a compelling mix of culture, beauty and gentility. New suite categories, vibrant lifestyle experiences and exclusive dining concepts have been developed for international visitors and Singaporeans alike.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has inked a management agreement that will see the ultra-luxury brand debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Raffles Bahrain will takeover the Al Areen Palace & Spa, a private resort that features 78 pool villas as well as the region’s largest spa and hydrotherapy facility.