TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo has opened as one of Indonesia’s most scenic and distinctive leisure destinations. The waterfront property, Marriott International’s first in Labuan Bajo and The Luxury Collection’s second property in Indonesia, is nestled between a canopy of surrounding wild forests and the beauty of the Flores Sea.

Ilma, the second luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has successfully completed four-days of sea trials, reaching one of the last main construction milestones ahead of its September debut.

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort, the first lifestyle resort in Nusa Dua, offers a stylish Executive Suite designed by a renowned interior designer from the land of the White Elephant, P49 Deesign. This 79 square-metre room is designed to be unique, trendy, and deeply rooted in the locale.

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the brand created by two hospitality powerhouses, MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, has this week begun accepting reservations for 16 iconic hotel and resort destinations. Additionally, Marriott Bonvoy Moments® inspired by MGM Collection – from curating the production of the legendary Bellagio fountain show to the heart-pumping thrill of aerial acrobatics with jaw-dropping Cirque du Soleil performers – will transform a stay into a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

Autograph Collection Hotels has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection. Housed across three historic buildings in Budapest’s iconic District V, the new hotel is named after Archduchess Dorothea, an influential character of the 1800s who brought significant cultural and economic development to the city alongside her spouse, Palatine Joseph. Evoking the charm of Hungary’s golden age, Dorothea Hotel invites guests into an unexpected city centre sanctuary where the past seamlessly merges with the present.

Autograph Collection Hotels has debuted in Thailand with the opening of Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection. The stylish new boutique hotel brings the art of storytelling to life in Thong Lor, Sukhumvit, one of the city’s most vibrant districts and the go-to destination for those seeking an eclectic mix of cuisine, culture, and entertainment.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka has opened this week on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka, the luxury hotel is situated within the 111-metre tall main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, the tallest urban lifestyle complex in the city’s core commercial district.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in the US Midwest with the launch of The St. Regis Chicago in the heart of downtown.

JW Marriott has this week raised the curtain of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in the luxury safari segment.

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne has debuted this week on the western side of the Victorian capital’s CBD. An oasis of elevated luxury in the heart of the metropolis, the hotel soars 80 stories, bringing the brand’s legendary service and contemporary aesthetic to Australia’s arts and epicurean capital.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will this week open reservations for the inaugural season of its second ship, Ilma, exclusively to top-tier members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Bonvoy members will be privy to nearly a month’s head-start on the opening for general sales.

Marriott Bonvoy is gearing up to host members and guests of the Australian Open at the Marriott Bonvoy Hospitality Suite at Melbourne Park, home of the world tennis Grand Slam event over the next two weeks.