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The yet-to-be-named brand aims to bring a fresh approach to ultra-luxury hospitality, balancing exploration and discovery with moments of tranquility, escape, and renewal. Across its future portfolio, each property will seamlessly weave art, architecture, music, wellness, and local gastronomy into a distinctive guest experience, defined by intuitive, personal service and unexpected moments of delight. With an experience-led approach, the brand will also partner with leading g

A signature of the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection is continuous investment and innovation. Now, five major initiatives and milestones, including a major rebuild, two extensive refurbishments, a new private villa and new expeditions continue to define the future of Australian luxury travel. Photo credit: Luxury Lodges of Australia From Queensland's Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania's Freycinet Peninsula to the West Australian Ningaloo Coast and the Northern Territory's Ea

Global luxury hospitality operator The Lux Collective has won seven titles at the 2026 World Culinary Awards. Five went to LUX* Grand Baie in Mauritius and two to LUX* Saint Gilles on Réunion Island. Both resorts competed against restaurants from across the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Seychelles and Madagascar, and between them won five regional titles and two national ones. LUX* Grand Baie. Photo credit: The Lux Collective The World Culinary Awards recognise excell

The Malverns has been recognised in the 2026 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The popular location, covering Great Malvern, Tenbury Wells, Upton upon Severn and the surrounding areas, has strengthened its position as a leader in sustainable tourism. Photo credit: Visit The Malverns The GDS Index looks at how destinations around the world are making tourism better for people, places and the environment. It considers everything from protecting the natural sur

REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali is overhauling its Signature Vitality Programs, responding to growing demand for wellness experiences that move beyond relaxation towards measurable health, prevention and longevity. The resort has introduced five redesigned programs covering foundational health, proactive longevity, sleep and recovery, metabolic health and cellular renewal. Photo credits: REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts The programs combine science-based health assessments with nutrition

Bookings for Riviera Travel's Highlights of South Korea tour have increased 167% year-on-year, while views of the operator's South Korea tour pages have risen 89%, as interest in the East Asian destination continues to grow. Photo credit: Riviera Travel The trend reflects wider growth in South Korea's tourism sector. According to UN Tourism, international visitor arrivals to South Korea increased by 21.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Octobe

The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, by Hyatt bringing The Standard’s signature spirit to Hyatt, is getting ready for its next chapter with a series of enhancements designed to bring even more colour, character and ways to experience island life to the resort. Combining The Standard's signature playful spirit with Hyatt's renowned hospitality expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional luxury resort experiences, the resort is introducing refreshed villa interiors, new din

Conrad Koh Samui has been recognized as the #1 Resort in Thailand in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026, as voted by readers in the U.S. survey. Photo credit: Conrad Koh Samui The recognition comes during a year of continued evolution for the resort, including the upcoming debut of The Pearl, a new one-bedroom Presidential Villa set at Conrad Koh Samui's highest vantage point. Spanning 766 square metres across two levels, The Pearl brings together panoramic Gulf

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, announces the continued expansion of its prestigious Legend Collection with the addition of 11 distinguished properties in 2026. The growth has brought new representation across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, further strengthening a collection that now encompasses over 125 legendary properties worldwide. Serras Sevilla. Photo credit: Preferred Hotels & Resorts From an exclusi

The 1st of October marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll's best-known island resorts, as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – refreshed, all-inclusive and with an experience-led approach designed to make family holidays easier, richer and considerably more fun. Photo cre

Siyam World has never been one for quiet celebrations, and its fifth birthday is no exception. True to its promise of “A World Beyond Your Wildest”, the Lifestyle Collection resort under the Sun Siyam umbrella, is marking the milestone with a packed programme of sport, entertainment and island celebrations. England rugby star Danny Care kicks things off with a three-day children's rugby camp, followed by football sessions with Gary Cahill and Millie Bright, a kids' carnival,

Bhaya Cruises is proud to announce that Bhaya Soul, its new luxury wellness cruise, has officially joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) the internationally recognised portfolio of more than 700 independently owned boutique hotels across more than 100 countries. Photo credit: Bhaya Cruises The recognition marks an important milestone for Bhaya Soul, which is redefining the traditional Ha Long Bay cruise through an intimate combination of boutique design, Vietnamese ho

Hotel Mulia proudly announces multiple recognitions from Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026, spanning its accommodation and dining destinations and reaffirming its position as a leading luxury hotel in Jakarta. Photo credit: Hotel Mulia Senayan The Suites at Hotel Mulia Senayan has received Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026, Tripadvisor's highest honour, placing it among the top 1% of properties on Tripadvisor. Hotel Mulia Senayan has also been recognised among the top

Lough Eske Castle, the five-star castle hotel and spa set in the heart of County Donegal Ireland, is celebrating after receiving a coveted Georgina Campbell Award for Best 5 Star Hotel of The Year. Set within woodland and formal gardens near Donegal Town, Lough Eske Castle combines historic character with contemporary luxury, offering accommodation, spa experiences, weddings, meetings and fine dining in a restored castle setting, with exceptional customer service. Photo cred

This December, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam marks 10 years of extraordinary experiences, celebrating a journey that has shaped its place among the most iconic destinations in the region. Photo credit: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Through the past decade, Four Seasons has continued to expand and evolve the ways in which travellers experience Central Vietnam—from thoughtfully refurbished villas to innovative dining concepts and immersive wellness retreats

Bookings are now live for NoMad Hilton Singapore, which is set to open in late 2026, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. Positioned to meet growing demand for elevated, experience-driven stays, the hotel will reflect NoMad’s refined yet eclectic vision of luxury hospitality, with a focus on sophisticated design, world-class dining, and immersive cultural programming. Photo credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts Positioned at the heart of the vibrant and rapidly evolving Orcha

Jacada Travel, the luxury travel specialist, has expanded its Positive Impact Collection with the addition of 39 memorable experiences, each thoroughly vetted and assessed against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as well as Jacada’s own Positive Impact Principles. Photo credit: Jacada Travel These experiences have been selected for their ability to have a transformational impact not only on the destination or host communities, but on the traveller themselves, through m

Las Ventanas al Paraìso, A Rosewood Resort is proud to announce its inclusion in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, earning the No.25 position on this year's prestigious list. Published annually by The 50, the global authority behind The 50 Best Restaurants and The 50 Best Bars, the ranking celebrates hotels that are redefining excellence in hospitality through exceptional service, design and guest experience. Photo credit: Rosewood Hotels This marks the second consecutive year that La

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport has completed a multi-million renovation to its 331-room property, located at 4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. Courtesy of Travel Industry Photo Led by Hospitality Innovations LLC, the 10-month project encompasses enhancements to the exterior, public spaces including the lobby, grab and go market, and event pre-function space, as well as a complete reimagining of all guest rooms. Guests can expect a memorable travel experi

Four cocktails and four destinations, explored one glass at a time. These are the ingredients of “Italy Grand Tour by the Glass”, a journey through the places, personalities and traditions that have made the Italian art of drinking famous around the world. Photo credit: Rocco Forte Hotels For the first time, a journey with Rocco Forte Hotels unfolds from behind the bar, tracing the cocktails that have shaped the culture and identity of four Italian cities. The drinks featured