Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is preparing to enter Palau with a new luxury resort set to open either in 2027 or 2028, with the brand already making its presence known in the destination’s waters.

High-net-worth (HNW) travellers are reimagining how they explore the world, seeking meaning and emotional connection over mere extravagance, according to a new report from the Luxury Group by Marriott International.

With properties ranging from heritage icons to remote resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is leaning into its differences while unifying the guest experience around personal, heartfelt moments as part of a new repositioning strategy.

A century-old clifftop villa once built as used as a summer home has been reimagined into a rare private retreat, with Villa Beatrice, the first private villa in Belmond’s portfolio, now available for exclusive use.

Set to open in 2028, Six Senses Bangkok will be set on the site of the historic Narai Hotel in Silom, representing an important milestone for the Bangkok-headquartered IHG brand.

Langham Hospitality Group is setting its sights firmly on Australia as a key market for future growth, with a multi-pronged approach that includes renovation of its flagship Melbourne property, continued focus on its Gold Coast address and actively scouting for new developments in Sydney and beyond.

Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs has confirmed he will step down as the leader of the hospitality brand after more than 13 years in order to pursue a “new adventure”.

Hilton has announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Bali, with the new property to open in late 2027 in Nusa Dua.

Over the next two years, Marriott International will enter five new markets in Africa as it adds more than 9,000 rooms across 50 properties to be spread across its luxury, premium and select-service portfolios.

The debut of two hotels in Lima, Peru from IHG Hotels and Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle brands represents a key milestone in the hospitality giant’s expansion into South America.

Luxury lifestyle brand 1 Hotels has officially made its debut in Australia with the opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne, a nature-inspired urban sanctuary located along 220 metres of Yarra River frontage in the city’s North Wharf precinct.

JW Marriott has officially opened its first Mediterranean beach resort and its first Greek property, with the launch of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa.