Belmond has embarked on the latest phase of its multi-year renovation of Portofino’s iconic hotel, Splendido, with the project expected to be complete by June next year.

Mandarin Oriental has once again been named the year’s top luxury hotel brand in the Luxury Travel Intelligence annual ranking.

A new luxury hotel will be unveiled in the heart of the NSW Capital when the AU$800 million Sydney House development reaches completion in 2027.

The Sunshine Coast’s first voco hotel will open in Maroochydore in 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced, in plenty of time to accommodate visitors to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Iconic Byron Bay address Raes on Wategos is opening a second property, Raes Guesthouses, as it marks its 30th birthday.

The third quarter saw independent hotel group Preferred Hotels & Resorts add 24 new member properties to its global portfolio.

Belmond remains on the look-out for new opportunities in Asia after it confirmed the completion of its sale of two La Résidence hotels in the region to Thailand-based KS Hotels.

Champagne lovers are flocking to the InterContinental Singapore after the hotel launched the world’s first champagne drive-thru concept.

Culture is on the menu at ME Malta, with the first Maltese property under the growing ME by Melia brand opening its doors today.

The Luxury Collection has opened its third Indonesian property, with the launch of The Sira in Lombok.

Record occupancies at Fiji’s luxury resorts are highlighting the destination’s resurgence as a high-end travel destination.

Sofitel has set its sights on the Sapa region of Northern Vietnam, with Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences to open in 2030.