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Three Little Bears Retreat Announces Summer Opening: Reimagined Safari-Style, All-Inclusive Mountain Escape in the Great Smoky Mountains

Three Little Bears Retreat in Bryson City, North Carolina – a private, wilderness, expedition retreat with luxury cabins and lodges – is set to debut this summer, introducing the region’s first safari-style, all-inclusive mountain retreat designed for families, groups, and meaningful gatherings. The retreat blends Appalachian heritage with the spirit of exploration, inviting guests to enjoy adventure, wellness, and conservation alongside comfort for a fully immersive Smokies experience.

Three Little Bears Retreat
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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Adina Perth Unveils Contemporary West Australian Design Narrative

Adina Perth will enter a new era in 2026, with a major multi‑million‑dollar rolling refurbishment delivering a renewed sense of contemporary Australian style. Running from May to October, the project strategically repositions the hotel, aligning it with Adina’s evolving design philosophy while balancing apartment‑style flexibility with sophisticated, design‑led interiors for modern travellers.

Adina
Perth, Australia
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Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach Unveils Multi‑Million‑Dollar Transformation

Courtyard® by Marriott Waikiki Beach announces the debut of its comprehensive, multi‑million‑dollar transformation, unveiling a refreshed experience across its expansive 405‑room property. Every guestroom redesigned to embody a modern yet relaxed island aesthetic, including the complete renovation of its 850-square-foot Penthouse, now reimagined as an elevated residential‑style retreat in the heart of Waikiki. Led by design firm //3877, the property‑wide revitalization introduces guests to a collection of new experiences: an open‑air lobby and lounge overlooking a lush pool oasis; the debut of CRATE, a convenient grab‑and‑go concept; signature dining at Aloha Amigo and Peppermint Café & Pool Bar; and the artisan aromas of Ali'i Coffee Co.

Courtyard
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Hotel Byblos, Saint-Tropez Announces News for the 2026 Season

Hotel Byblos, part of family-owned Floirat Signatures, will reopen for the season on April 22, 2026. In keeping with the hotel's unique design in the heart of Saint-Tropez, it has appointed acclaimed architect Laura Gonzalez and designer Wanda Jelmini to renovate eight suites and four rooms respectively. The hotel will also introduce a new fitness centre, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym, two new treatments at Byblos Spa by Sisley; as well as a new exclusive collection of curated items on Hotel Byblos' e-boutique, and a new on-site boutique located in the heart of the hotel.

Floirat Signatures
Saint-Tropez, France
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Skyline Investments Taps Coury Hospitality to Lead Historic Revival of Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

Coury Hospitality, an award winning hospitality management company based in Dallas, Texas, announced its appointment by Skyline Investments to manage Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection, the landmark historic hotel in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This management acquisition marks the thirteenth Autograph Collection property in Coury Hospitality’s portfolio, further strengthening its positioning as the largest and most experienced U.S. operator of Marriott’s premium independent hotel collection. 

Autograph Collection Hotels
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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A New Standard of Coastal Luxury: Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast Launches Sunsuites™ Villas

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, owned by Blackstone Real Estate and managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, is proud to announce the official launch of Sunsuites™ Villas, a collection of spacious, residential-style accommodations designed for families, group getaways or extended stays. Recognized with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, Sunsuites Villas combines comfort, privacy and bespoke services for a truly elevated resort experience.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Charlotte Harbor, Florida, United States
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An Icon Reimagined: The New Era of Paradisus Cancun

Paradisus Cancun, an iconic all-inclusive designed by destination luxury resort from Meliá Hotels International, has officially re-opened following a complete $50 million renovation, offering a fully reimagined experience for families and adults alike, seamlessly blending luxury, culture, and wellness. One of the region’s most recognizable landmarks, situated along a prime beachfront location, Paradisus Cancun draws inspiration from nature while enhancing comfort and introducing forward-thinking concepts that redefine what it means to stay in paradise.

Paradisus by Meliá
Cancún, Mexico
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Newport's Hotel Viking Set for May Reopening Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

 Hotel Viking, one of New England’s most storied hospitality landmarks, is now accepting reservations ahead of its highly anticipated reopening in May 2026. Perched above the city at One Bellevue Avenue, the legendary 1926 property is entering a new era following a comprehensive makeover timed to its centennial year. The refreshed hotel will continue to define itself as Newport’s cultural living room, masterfully weaving timeless elegance with a renewed sense of community connection.

Pivot Hotels l Resorts
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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A star is reborn: Sofitel London St James debuts its reimagined flagship suites by Pierre Yves Rochon

Sofitel London St James enters a new chapter rooted in the brand's Cultural Link and unmistakable French Zest, with the complete reinvention of its six signature suites by Paris-based interior architecture studio Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Celebrating Sofitel's heritage as a bridge between French art de vivre and local culture, the renovation reflects a refined dialogue between Parisian elegance and London's 1970s creative spirit. ​

Sofitel
London, United Kingdom
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Locanda La Raia Reopens for Spring 2026 with New Borgo Apartments, Inviting Guests for a Gavi Countryside Immersion in Rural Italy

Locanda La Raia, the biodynamic winery and boutique hotel in Piedmont, Italy, has officially reopened, welcoming guests back for a new season in the rolling hills of Gavi, in Lower Piedmont. Set within the biodynamic 200-hectare estate of La Raia, where vineyards, woods, lakes, gardens and farmland form a singular ecosystem, the reopening marks a new chapter for the estate’s hospitality offering with the expansion of Borgo de La Raia: an ancient rural hamlet carefully restored in 2024 into a space for hospitality, and now further developed with the addition of two new apartments, Ape Regina and La Villa, introducing a more residential style of stay.

Locanda La Raia
Gavi, Italy
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Aarunya Nature Resort Unveils Its New Nature Pavilion, Advancing Sri Lanka’s Role in Conservation, Research, Education, and Regenerative Tourism

Aarunya Nature Resort, the award-winning boutique retreat, nestled in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, an Aahaasa Collection flagship, recently named to TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, proudly announces the official launch of its Nature Pavilion, a purpose-driven hub dedicated to ecological research, conservation, and immersive guest education. This milestone reinforces Aarunya’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and positions the property at the forefront of regenerative tourism in South Asia.

Aarunya Nature Resort
Alawatugoda, Sri Lanka
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Introduces The Beach Villa — Miami Beach’s Only Fully Serviced Beachfront Villa

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, just minutes from Miami Beach, introduces its newest and most private accommodation, The Beach Villa — a four-bedroom oceanfront residence located within Seaway at The Surf Club, a new residential enclave anchored by a historic oceanfront structure originally completed in 1936.

Four Seasons
Surfside, Florida, United States
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Precise Resort Tenerife Opens on the Atlantic’s Edge

Precise Resort Tenerife has just opened in Puerto de la Cruz following a two-year, €10 million renovation. Set on a cliff above the Atlantic and surrounded by 40,000 m² of botanical gardens, the 4-star resort is a refined and accessible oceanfront retreat on the island’s unspoiled northern coast. This arrival marks the latest addition to Precise Hotels & Resorts by founder Ron Ben Haim.

Precise Hotels & Resorts
Los Realejos, Spain
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Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Unveils Relaunch for 2026 Season

Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido - Venice's only luxury beachfront hotel and one of the most storied addresses in European hospitality is set to unveil its most significant transformation in recent history. Reopening on May 5, 2026, the landmark Moorish-inspired property on Lido Island will introduce a restored Palm Court, a new signature terrace restaurant, and the first wave of redesigned guest rooms, marking a defining new chapter for a hotel that has welcomed kings, world leaders and Hollywood royalty to its Adriatic shores since 1908.

London and Regional (L+R)
Lido, Italy