Western Australia is seeking to diversify its accommodation offering, with a new initiative from the WA Government and Tourism WA aiming to bring fresh product to the state’s national parks.

Construction on Fiji’s newest five-star resort, Vatu Talei – The Jewel on Denarau Island in Nadi, is forging ahead, making good progress towards its opening date in late 2026.

Bookings have opened for Monarto Safari Resort in South Australia’s Murraylands which will officially open on 28 May 2025 as part of the Journey Beyond portfolio.

A significant transformation of the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will see the hotel reemerge as Alila Mayakoba, marking the Alila brand’s debut in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Six Senses has achieved the highest level of certification by Control Union, in recognition of the hotel brand’s commitment to sustainability across its properties.

A new strategic partnership between Minor Hotels and Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed hospitality operator Royal Holdings will see Minor’s Anantara, Avani and Tivoli brands expand into Japan.

The Palace des Neiges in Courchevel will be relaunched as Monte-Carlo One – Courcheval in the 2026-27 winter season, under new owner Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group.

Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski is entering a new era of transformation and growth, with two key appointments to help drive this vision.

IHG Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, with high-end hotels now representing 20% of its global pipeline.

“Bold moves” are on the cards in 2025 for iconic hospitality brand Four Seasons, its President and CEO Alejandro Reynal has promised as he unveiled a strategic growth plan designed to secure its position at the forefront of the luxury segment.

Vomo Island Resort in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, has kicked off the new year with the launch of four new two-bedroom family pool villas.

Unawatuna, near Sri Lanka’s historic south coast city Galle, is the location of Radisson Hotel Group’s newest Radisson Collection property, with its launch marking the brand’s debut in the South East Asia and Pacific region.