After a 15‑month restoration and transformation, the Grand Hotel & Casino has officially reopened its doors - a milestone signaling renewed confidence in Vanuatu’s tourism trajectory for 2026 and beyond.
In June 2026, Hoshino Resorts will debut HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, an extraordinary property in Nara Prefecture steeped in history and offering unparalleled accommodations in a culturally significant location. Housed within the beautifully preserved former Nara Prison, an architectural masterpiece and nationally designated Important Cultural Property, HOSHINOYA Nara Prison blends the dignified legacy of the Meiji-era prison design with refined modern luxury.
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand's first property in Japan. Now welcoming guests, the hotel is a sanctuary in the sky, set high within the Akasaka Trust Tower, offering sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the city skyline. The property brings 1 Hotels' signature nature-led design, trailblazing food and beverage concepts, wellness-forward experiences, and a luxuriously sustainable ethos to one of the world's most dynamic cities.
In a land where timeless hills cradle shimmering lakes and every sunrise feels quietly sacred, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduces Wyndham Garden Udaipur Bhuwana, a restorative hillside retreat designed for travelers seeking stillness, wellness, and deeper connection.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an iconic Gold Coast hotel with Islander Hotel Trading Pty Ltd. The property will introduce LXR Hotels & Resorts to Australia in early 2027 after a renovation. The new hotel marks a significant milestone in Hilton’s expansion in Australia, bringing LXR Hotels & Resorts bespoke personal service and timeless pursuit of adventure to the South-East Queensland coast.
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design-led, premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2026. The property will become Minor Hotels’ second hotel in Laos, joining Avani+ Luang Prabang in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, further reinforcing the group’s presence in one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally rich and increasingly dynamic destinations.
As travellers increasingly seek slower, more meaningful ways to experience destinations, Centara Hotels & Resorts introduces a new gateway to the Himalayas with the opening of Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, its first property in Nepal. Set in the hills above Pokhara, the resort offers an alternative to high-intensity Himalayan travel — inviting guests to slow down, stay rooted in one place, and experience Nepal through everyday life, seasonal rhythms and a deep connection to landscape.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Gateway Dehradun, marking the debut of the Gateway brand in Uttarakhand’s capital city. Located in the heart of the valley, the 100-key Gateway Dehradun offers sweeping green views. Dine at The Pavillion, a cosy indoor all-day dining destination with Indian, Continental and Asian delicacies or Aanch, a specialty North Indian restaurant inspired by the kitchens of the North-West Frontier. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a spa & wellness centre and versatile event spaces, including the city’s largest banquet hall. Guests can enjoy curated experiences such as the Uttarakhandi Pahadi Thali, Tibetan culinary specialties, local favourites like Bal Mithai and Singori and bespoke private dining. Nestled between the Shivalik foothills and the Himalayas, Dehradun, known for its pleasant climate and scenic vistas, offers a blend of nature, culture and heritage. Popular attractions such as Paltan Bazaar, Rajpur Road Market, Robber’s Cave, Mindrolling Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Sahastradhara provide enriching experiences. For more information, please visit: Gateway Dehradun
Nina Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Chinachem Group, announces the launch of a major renovation at Nina Hotel Island South, which first opened in 2010. The project redefines the property as an urban oasis on Hong Kong Island’s south side, with proximity to all of the island’s attractions, where comfort meets value. Located five minutes from Wong Chuk Hang Station and moments from Ocean Park and Aberdeen, the hotel now presents a transformed lobby alongside 432 newly refreshed guestrooms and Nina Communal, a vibrant communal lounge with bar and pantry facilities designed for families, business travellers and leisure visitors.
Capella Kyoto will open on 22 March 2026, just as Kyoto’s legendary cherry blossoms reach their fleeting peak. Set in the historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), Capella Hotels and Resorts’ inaugural property in Japan is located steps from the Kenninji temple and the Kamo river where kabuki was born.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa. Set along the tranquil Nun River, framed by the foothills of the Himalayas, the resort marks the brand’s arrival in Dehradun, an emerging leisure hub and key gateway to some of North India’s most sought-after hill destinations, including Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar.
Aavya Cove Villas, a twelve-villa coastal retreat on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, has recently joined the Aahaasa Collection, the design-led hospitality brand launched in late 2025 with its second property Aavya Cove Villas. The property, Aahaasa’s coastal flagship, occupies a naturally sheltered cove overlooking the Indian Ocean in Balapitiya, approximately 45-minutes north of the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Alongside its low-density, design focussed on exclusivity and privacy Aavya introduces several new signature experiences, wellness programs, and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for thoughtful, inclusive luxury travel in Sri Lanka.
The first Regent in Indonesia is now open on the shores of Canggu. Here, between the Indian Ocean and terraced hills of Balinese rice fields, Regent Bali Canggu stands in perfect equilibrium – a sanctuary of serenity and stimulation.
Millennium Hotel Rotorua has debuted its exclusive redesigned club lounge and rooms, marking the completion of its two-year, multimillion-dollar refurbishment.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, a retreat in the Quang Hanh valley in Cam Pha, Quang Ninh. Rooted in the destination’s natural hot mineral springs, the resort invites guests to experience its onsen-inspired immersions, paired with the warm, exceptional hospitality Hilton is known for. The opening marks Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ third property in Vietnam, reinforcing the flagship brand’s growing presence in the country.
TFE Hotels will open the highly anticipated Adina Chermside Brisbane in mid-to-late April 2026, introducing a new era of contemporary apartment‑style hotel living to one of Brisbane's fastest‑growing urban centres. Perfectly positioned just 20 minutes from the CBD - and only moments from Westfield Chermside and adjacent to the Prince Charles Hospital - the 148‑key hotel brings Adina's signature "casual living philosophy" to Brisbane's thriving northern corridor.
Radisson RED Auckland has officially opened, marking the brand's landmark arrival in Australasia and Radisson Hotel Group's highly anticipated debut in New Zealand. Anchored in the heart of Auckland's Arts District, the hotel infuses modern design, artistic energy and the country's largest rooftop space into one of the city's most creative precincts.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Nashik, Maharashtra.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has accelerated its growth in Western Australia by signing Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, in partnership with SKS Group.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, a conversion of a standalone resort with expansion of inventory to 115 keys.