‘Beige-ification’ has been highlighted as the luxury travel segment’s biggest threat in a new report which also revealed that the desire for high-end getaways remains “robust”

Singapore icon Marina Bay Sands has reached a major milestone in its US$1.75 billion transformation, as it unveiled its newly renovated hotel rooms and expanded its suite inventory to 775 – up from 180 before the revamp.

When it opens it doors on 19 June, 1 Hotel Melbourne will herald a new era of Australian luxury with excitement building about the brand’s local debut, both domestically and internationally.

The JW Marriott brand has made its New Zealand debut with the unveiling of JW Marriott Auckland, the result of an extensive multi-million-dollar transformation of the former Stamford Plaza hotel.

A location appears to have been found for the first Anantara property in Australia with more details to be announced before the end of the year as Minor Hotels embarks on an ambitious plan to shake up the country’s luxury sector.

The new “wardrobe collection” for members of the Waldorf Astoria New York’s team members has been unveiled, as the hotel confirmed it is taking reservations for stays starting 1 September 2025.

A new initiative is underway to elevate the Virtuoso luxury travel experience through the introduction of a dedicated suites program, set to roll out in 2025.

By combining ultra-premium luxury hotels with more accessible offerings, Red Sea Global hopes to attract a broad range of travellers to its Saudi Arabian tourism developments.

Zeavola Resort, a beachfront property on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island, will undergo a complete transformation and reopen as OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in October 2025 following its acquisition by OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group.

Banyan Group has announced the opening of Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a tranquil resort located in the mountainous region of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province in Northern Vietnam.

Brisbane’s accommodation landscape has been shaken up with the opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences, a collection of more than 200 contemporary apartments by Minor Hotels.

Plans are underway for a new luxury hotel in the Hunter Valley, with HVL Hotels confident the project will enhance the wine-growing region’s reputation as a beacon of high-end hospitality.