IC Bellagio’s Founder & CEO, Andrea Grisdale, has been appointed Vice Chair of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) newly launched initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen distinguished founding partners.

Hilton has signed the Conrad Los Cabos in a significant milestone for the hospitality brand’s expanding luxury portfolio in Mexico. Expected to open in 2027, Conrad Los Cabos will usher in a new era of luxury hospitality and resort living to Mexico’s state of Baja California Sur, the stunning coastal destination known for its dramatic desert landscapes, pristine beaches and scenic mountain ranges.

It’s been a record-breaking year of growth for Hilton’s luxury brands, with the hotel giant opening more than 500 properties around the world under its various high-end monikers.

Hilton is expanding its footprint in Far North Queensland, revealing plans to launch Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort & Spa in Q1 2026. Signed as part of a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management, the 140-room resort is located in the heart of Palm Cove, within 25 minutes of Cairns and 40 minutes south of Port Douglas.

Hilton has confirmed enhancements and a name change to its program for luxury travel advisors. Hilton for Luxury is an invitation-only program, designed for Hilton’s top-producing luxury travel advisors in every region, who support customers in booking world-class accommodations around the globe.

Hilton has made its first foray into Nepal with the opening of Hilton Kathmandu in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, in Naxal. Minutes away from tourist attractions such as Thamel and Durbar Marg, considered to be the heart of the city, Hilton Kathmandu’s location makes it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has established a strategic partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading Indian hospitality group known for its distinctive boutique hotels. The arrangement signals SLH’s expansion into the vibrant Indian subcontinent. By joining SLH’s prestigious collection, The MRS Group elevates its position as a pioneer of contemporary Indian hospitality on a global stage.

Hilton has bolstered its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition this week of 390 boutique properties through its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection, announced in February. Last week at ILTM Asia Pacific in Singapore, Mark Wong, SVP Asia Pacific for SLH hinted that the next step in the new alliance with Hilton was imminent.

Hilton has today announced that Daniella Tonetto has been appointed to the position of Senior Commercial Director, Australasia, effective 1 July 2024.

Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour has opened, signifying the debut of Hilton’s global luxury hotel brand in Bahrain.

Available across the Americas, locals and travelers alike can enjoy a day at participating Hilton properties in sought‑after destinations in Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mexico and more.

Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand from its existing London flagship location to high-end markets around the world.