After a comprehensive renovation that celebrates its rich heritage while introducing new contemporary luxuries, La Résidence Phou Vao is set to reopen its doors on November 1, 2025.
etreat for personalised wellness journeys in vitality, growth and transformation — has revealed a fresh new face. The 22-acre natural sanctuary is proud to unveil not only renovated accommodation but the reopening of its therapeutic heart: the Ojas wellness centre. The redesign, masterminded by Atelier Ikebuchi, masterfully blends gleaming white Carrara marble, bold black Corian cladding, and rich natural teak wood to create a space that balances contemporary luxury with organic warmth.
Sentosa Cove is set to step into a bold new era this October as it lifts the curtain on its newly reimagined rooms and suites, with the full collection of rooms to be ready by year's end. Here, the cadence of the everyday flows unencumbered—from languid wellness rituals to the island's bursts of unfiltered energy through music and art. The transformation—on the heels of a phased renewal of SKIRT, the hotel's signature open-fire restaurant, the Great Room and Studios (meeting rooms), AWAY Spa, WET Deck and social spaces such as the Living Room and W Lounge—embodies the brand's new "Luxury, Liberated" ethos. It reflects a free-spirited vision of modern luxury where Connectors of all ages can be as they are, and pursue what they want, whenever they want.
The Marriott Vacation Clubs plans to unveil 32 new apartments as part of the Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Terrace expansion in early 2026. The new accommodations include 16 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments, all featuring fully equipped kitchens and private plunge pools. Owners, Members and guests will also enjoy access to a 2,200-square-foot swimming pool and a 4,500-square-foot sun deck, with a pool bar and private cabanas.
Songtsam Resorts, known for its collection of luxury lodges and retreats across the regions of Tibet and Yunnan, China, is proud to announce the reopening of Songtsam Lodge Cizhong, a new boutique wine hotel. Located in the charming village of Cizhong along the jade-hued Lancang River in the UNESCO-recognized "Three Parallel Rivers" region, the newly expanded lodge is the brand's first winery-focused property, a distinctive addition in a part of the world increasingly celebrated for its wine culture.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveils its newly refurbished One-Bedroom Villas and Family Villas, revealing a renewed expression of luxury beachfront living in central Vietnam. A total of 60 villa units will be available for booking, with the final phase of renovation currently underway. At present, 43 villas are open for guests to enjoy, while the remaining 17 villas are expected to be completed by mid-December 2025.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Narai Hotel Company Limited for Narai Hotel. This hotel will join Hyatt's growing portfolio in Thailand of 15 properties across seven brands including Park Hyatt, Andaz, The Standard, The StandardX, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and an upcoming The Barai Hua Hin, The Unbound Collection, debuting in late 2026.
Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa, part of Marriott Hotels - the signature brand of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio - proudly unveils the meetings and events scene in Southern Thailand with a collection of purpose-designed indoor and outdoor venues that merge state-of-the-art facilities with the breathtaking beauty of the Andaman coast.
La Résidence Phou Vao, the iconic heritage boutique hotel perched atop Phou Vao Hill in Luang Prabang, is temporarily closing its doors as of now for a comprehensive transformation and will reopen in November, 2025.
As Southeast Asia's MICE scene shifts toward more immersive, culturally rooted destinations, Penang, Malaysia's heritage-rich island famed for its vibrant street food, colonial architecture and artistic soul, has emerged as a compelling choice. Positioned along Batu Ferringhi's iconic beachfront, PARKROYAL Penang Resort is redefining how events are experienced with the unveiling of its newly renovated ballroom and function venues.
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium announces the unveiling of its newly refurbished ballrooms, reinforcing the hotel's commitment to excellence in service and guest experience.
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, is proud to announce the return of one of Australia's most recognised boutique hotel brands to the Hunter Valley, with the rebrand of Grand Mercure The Vintage to Peppers Hunter Valley following a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the property.
Peppers Docklands Melbourne is entering an exciting new chapter, following a bold refurbishment that brings urban edge and refined sophistication together in one seamless guest experience.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is proud to reveal its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a newfound sense of freedom - an invitation for guests to live life on their own terms, unscripted and unbound.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas announces the debut of its reimagined Beach Pool Villas, setting a new benchmark in beachfront luxury. Thoughtfully redesigned for today's luxury travellers, the villas embody a renewed connection to nature, privacy, and island elegance in the heart of the Maldives.
Anantara Siam Bangkok, the original Grand Dame of Thai luxury hospitality, is set to embark on a transformative new chapter as the hotel undertakes on a comprehensive USD $50 million enhancement journey. More than a renovation of bricks and mortar, this evolution places cultural storytelling, sensory rituals, and guest immersion at the very heart of the experience. Designed to reframe what luxury means for today's traveller, the reimagined Anantara Siam will deepen its identity as a living cultural landmark—one where every stay becomes a journey through Thailand's rich traditions and timeless elegance.
Twice as much outdoor space, a redesigned layout, an extended pool, and a fresh airy palette: the new Beach Villas with Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa are a night-to-day improvement on their former Beach Bungalow incarnations. Gone are the deep wood tones and intimate garden enclaves, replaced with lighter, brighter, larger and lovelier options for couples, honeymooners and young families.
In Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, where tea gardens and spice groves meet the clouds, a new kind of sanctuary is unfolding: not a resort, but a reimagining of retreat. Set within a private ten-acre estate overlooking the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range, this season Aarunya Nature Resort quietly enters the global wellness and architecture development conversation with the unveiling of Sol Sanctuary: a star-oriented, temple-inspired villa designed for restoration, ritual, and refined immersion in nature.
Grand Hyatt Singapore today announced the official completion of its extensive multi-year redevelopment that redefines the 54-year-old icon as a contemporary haven of wellness, and meaningful luxury. With the reopening of the Grand Wing, relocated Grand Club Lounge and refurbished 10|Scotts, the property stands poised to set a new benchmark for integrated lifestyle hospitality in the Orchard Road area. To celebrate this grand transformation, guests can look forward to a series of events featuring reimagined gourmet indulgence, wellness retreats and enhanced World of Hyatt rewards from 18 July till 14 September 2025.
Reopening on 16 June, Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles returns to Mahé's pristine west coast with a bold new look and fresh energy. Following a full-scale transformation, the reimagined resort blends effortless natural beauty with contemporary design, upgraded accommodation and vibrant social spaces. Just 30 minutes from Seychelles International Airport, this premium beachfront escape is designed for today's experience-led traveller, offering a renewed take on relaxed island living.