La Citadelle Vauban of Belle-Île-en-Mer, one of the most remarkable heritage landmarks along the French coastline and a true emblem of the island, will become the first Emblems Collection property in France, joining Accor's newly launched ultra-luxury boutique hotel collection.
Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center is bringing a new level of focus on meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) as it prepares to open its doors on April 6, 2026. The vibrant new hub situated on the Grounds of University of Virginia announces its conference center and flexible meeting spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of planners across corporate, association, and academic sectors.
The Diar Group in partnership with Staroot Real Estate, is pleased to announce a proposed collaboration to develop and operate Diani Residences by CityBlue, a landmark mixed-use residential and hospitality development in Diani Beach. The announcement will be unveiled at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa taking place in Nairobi on 1 April 2026.
CityBlue Hotels, a member of The Diar Group, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce a deal with Sands of Darakasi Resort Ltd for the development and operation of Oceara Residences by CityBlue, a landmark beachfront hospitality project in Watamu, Kenya.
Corinthia Hotels has announced a new development in Italy with the signing of an agreement to develop, lease and operate a luxury resort, Borgo di Perolla, Tuscany.
Award-winning hospitality brand The Usual is set to open its first hotel in Florence in Q1 2027. Renowned for blending ESG values with bold design, creativity, and lifestyle, this will be the brand’s third European property, and their first step outside of the Benelux. True to its vision, The Usual is once again selecting a location with character, history, and a creative future. Where Heritage Meets Creative Energy
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, The Official Hotel of the Great Outdoors™, today announced bookings are now open for Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, the first of two properties that will make up the Trailborn Mendocino campus. Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino will welcome visitors starting in summer 2026 providing a refined guest experience and unparalleled access to the region’s iconic redwood forests, renowned wine country, and Pacific coastline. The hotel’s upcoming debut marks Trailborn’s expansion to the West Coast and the next chapter in the brand’s growing national portfolio.
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management contract for The Langham, Ningbo, a luxury hotel to be opened in the historic heart of Ningbo’s Haishu District. Situated in the Xiushui Street area, a neighborhood known for its traditional architecture and Jiangnan heritage, the property will be the Group’s third hotel in the city. It will accompany Cordis, Dongqian Lake, Ningbo and Langham Place, Ningbo Culture Plaza to form a strategic cluster in one of China’s leading maritime centers.
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement for a flagship city centre property in Munich, further strengthening its presence in Germany following a series of recent deals across the country.
Today, Hard Rock International announces reservations are now open to bookings for July 2026 and onward at the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Malta, a bold new Mediterranean destination.
LENSCAPE Coterie marks the first chapter of the COTERIE Collection, a new brand of boutique hotels celebrating lifestyle, signature design, and cultural curation within a community setting. Located in Largo Actor Dias, next to the Fernandina Wall, in the heart of Porto, this new contemporary five-star hotel builds its narrative around photography with Portugal in every corner.
A new chapter begins on the island of Mykonos. Opening 30 April 2026, Omeon Mykonos officially debuts as a reimagined five-star, adults-only (16+) retreat, following an extensive refresh, into a design-led sanctuary rooted in quiet luxury, emotional restoration and contemporary Cycladic living. The property is operated by SWOT Hospitality, the leading Greek hospitality management company behind a growing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean.
Mexican firm Grupo Imobiliario GFA, internationally recognized for setting new standards in high-end real estate development, and global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara (The Residences). Expected to deliver in Winter 2029, this milestone project marks the debut of the first Waldorf Astoria standalone branded residence in Mexico and the Caribbean and Latin America and exemplifies the continued growth of the Waldorf Astoria residential portfolio globally.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is unveiling an exclusive first look at its second property in Japan, Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, ahead of its highly anticipated debut in April 2026, welcoming its first guests. Revealed for the first time, the hotel’s completed interiors and guest spaces showcase a contemporary lifestyle concept designed for today’s urban explorers. Located in Osaka’s vibrant Namba district, the 300‑room hotel blends modern design with the city’s energetic spirit, featuring warm tones, inviting textures, and Osaka-inspired artwork. Open, versatile common areas throughout the property offer comfortable places to work, relax, or socialise after a day discovering the city.
Park Hyatt Residences, the first Park Hyatt-branded residences in London, will launch to market later this year, introducing ready-to-move-in private residences with incredible expansive views of the London skyline situated above the Park Hyatt Hotel, one of the world’s most revered luxury hospitality brands.
The Shepherd Mayfair unveils a first look at its rooms and suites ahead of the hotel’s opening in summer 2026, introducing a new style of quietly considered luxury to one of London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.
Award-winning lifestyle brand, OKU Hotels is returning this summer with an exciting property, OKU Bodrum which opens its doors in May. This new addition to the OKU’s existing locations in Ibiza and Kos take the brand’s boutique portfolio to four properties.
Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), a global hospitality leader, announced plans for Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s first hotel in Hawai‘i, expected to open in fall 2026. Nestled within the Hōkūala Resort community on the island of Kauaʻi, the 210-room new-build hotel is owned by Silverwest Hotels and will be managed by Hilton.
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, the five-star sanctuary nestled on the powder-soft sands of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, is set to open its doors this May 2026, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” – the “soul of rest,” which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration. This newly-rebranded seafront retreat has been imagined by OPENDESIGNER, the acclaimed Bangkok-based creative studio, to immerse visitors in the essence of the Phi Phi Islands and the Andaman Sea. The entire project was approached with a mindset of preservation – the notion that the landscape of tropical foliage, sandy shores and limestone cliffs define the resort, rather than vice versa. As a result, OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort appears to grow organically from the coastal environment. This impression is especially powerful when guests arrive by boat – the only way to reach the resort – as the low-rise buildings gradually emerge like a shimmering mirage on the shoreline. Upon arrival, travellers will be greeted with a traditional “Rub Kwan” ceremony and a handcrafted bead bracelet – a warm welcome ritual inspired by the local Urak Lawoi community.
Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays, is proud to announce that reservations for the highly anticipated debut in Malaysia, Club Med Borneo, will officially open on 24 March 2026.