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The St. Regis Singapore , long celebrated as the city’s best address, proudly announces the completion of its extensive, multi-phase renovation which includes the reimagining of its guestrooms, suites, signature restaurants and bar, and event spaces, ushering in a new chapter for the House of Astor. The transformation, led by acclaimed design studio FBEYE International , pays poetic homage to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just minutes awa

The beginning of a new year offers a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with intention. At Angsana Velavaru , this transition is market not by urgency, but by experiences that honour time, place, and the enduring beauty of island life.  Photo credits: Angsana Velavaru Set within a vast private lagoon in the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll, Angsana Velavaru has long been recognised for its sense of space, serenity and thoughtful hospitality. As 2026 unfolds, the resort inv

From stargazing favourites to beachside escapes, Classic Cottages , the UK’s largest independent holiday letting agency, has chosen a few of their most popular properties so far for 2026, still with availability so you can snap them up for this year’s holiday. But be quick...they're filling up fast!   Photo credits: Classic Cottages For waterside living Rose House, Pembrokeshire | Sleeps 8 Set on the river banks in a special corner of Pembrokeshire, Rose House is a dream wat

Raffles Bali is pleased to announce the introduction of its private heliport, a new facility designed solely to offer in-house guests a graceful and effortless way to explore the island from above. Situated within the resort's tranquil 23-hectare estate, the heliport began operations in late 2025 and reflects the resort's ongoing commitment to creating meaningful pathways for exploration and ease of travel. Photo credits: Raffles Bali Designed for Raffles Bali guests, the he

Baillie Lodges' multi-award-winning flagship property, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, has launched its inaugural artists-in-residence program this summer, welcoming the island's most revered and diverse artists to the lodge for dedicated residencies over the next few months. Photo credits: Southern Ocean Lodge Running until March next year, the program invites artists to stay at the lodge one at a time, offering an occasion for them to paint, draw, sculpt and be i

The pioneering exhibition Arduna will open to the public from 1 February to 15 April 2026 as part of the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival . Presented by Arts AlUla and the forthcoming contemporary art museum in AlUla, Arduna is a collaborative co-curation with Centre Pompidou, with the support of AFALULA (French Agency for AlUla development), bringing together more than 80 diverse artworks from Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and beyond. Photo credits: AlUla Arts Festi

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve proudly unveils The Mandapa River Estate, a reimagination of the Three Bedroom Villa, shaped by the mystical energy of Ubud and the rhythm of the sacred Ayung River.  Photo credits: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adjacent to the resort's 500-year-old temple, a grand hand-carved wooden gate adorned with the island's flora and fauna symbolizes the boundary between the human world and the realm of spirits, designed in the traditional Balinese ar

OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company with a growing national portfolio of branded, soft-branded, and lifestyle hotels, has been awarded the third-party management contract for the Courtyard by Marriott Manassas Battlefield Park, further strengthening the company’s presence in its home state of Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Photo credits: OTH Hotels Resorts Beginning in January 2026, OTH will assume full operational responsibility for the

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. has announced the signing of Regenta Suites & Residences Jaipur, a new 60-key property located in Jaipur City Centre. The hotel will operate under a management agreement, reinforcing the group’s asset-light expansion strategy and strengthening its footprint in Rajasthan. Photo credits: Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, continues to expand its portfolio with t

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired from Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) to Tortuga Resorts (“Tortuga”), a premier real estate and asset management platform focused on luxury beachfront hospitality across Mexico and the Caribbean, for approximately $2 billion. Hyatt can achieve up to an additional $143 million earnout if certain operating thresholds are met and has retained $200 million of pr

Omni Hotels & Resorts , in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, today officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand’s flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale, introducing a new benchmark for sophisticated coastal luxury and elevated hospitality in South Florida. Marking a key achievement in the Broward County Convention Cen

The iconic wellness destination joins Autograph Collection , marking a new chapter of hospitality rooted in care, connection and conscious living. Photo credits: Autograph Collection Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in the Philippines with the opening of The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape in Lipa, Batangas, this wellnes

Bastian Hospitality , led by founder Ranjit Bindra, expands its culinary portfolio with the launch of Ammakai, an all-day dining South Indian restaurant in Bandra that celebrates the warmth and comfort of home-style cooking. Inspired by the idea of Ammakai, meaning Mom’s Hand, the restaurant draws from the rich culinary traditions of Mangalorean households, where recipes are guided by memory, instinct, and love rather than written rules. Ammakai is also among the few South In

CoralTree Hospitality is proud to announce that it has assumed management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Park City - The Yarrow, a premier hotel located in the heart of Park City, Utah. Just minutes from historic Main Street and surrounded by world-class ski resorts, the property offers guests an authentic mountain experience with modern comforts. The hotel is an exciting addition to CoralTree’s already stellar collection of properties at world-class mountain resorts such as Va

The Chloe Nashville will officially open the week of January 5th in Hillsboro Village, featuring 19 rooms, a restaurant, three bars, and a lush outdoor pool for guests + locals alike. This comes as the first Tennessee hotel from Róbert LeBlanc and the LeBlanc + Smith team, following New Orleans sister hotels The Chloe and The Celestine, which have collectively earned global accolades including Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List, Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, Michelin Key desi

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces the launch of the Colonial Dining Experience , a seven-course chef’s table journey inspired by the cultural convergence that once defined the historic 1921 House. Originally built as the British Consulate more than a century ago, the 1921 House has long stood as a quiet testament to Chiang Mai’s role as a meeting point between Lanna tradition and British refinement. Today, its teak-lined halls and river-facing verandahs provide th

Blackstone today announced that Real Estate funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into an agreement to acquire Hamilton Island, an iconic integrated resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, from the Oatley family. This investment, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, builds on Blackstone’s leading global position in leisure and hospitality, including in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, where it has made significan

Hilton  and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. Opening in 2029, the new resort will offer a contemporary expression of Marbella’s Andalusian setting, reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s signature design ethos and service throughout. Guests will also experience the brand’s Personal Concierge. Photo credits: Waldorf Astoria Waldorf Astoria Marbella will offer 120 guest r

Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group , has been selected by Jordache Enterprises to manage Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt. Situated in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, Hotel Lincoln features 182 rooms and suites; 5,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, and four on-site dining experiences, including J. Parker Rooftop Bar and sushi speakeasy Sushi Suite 202. Photo credits: Davidson Hospitality Group “We are delighted to serve as ste

Launching with The Resort at Pelican Hill, A St. Regis Estate, the new expression brings heritage-rich retreats into a contemporary era of estate living. Photo credits: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities. Born from a rising desire for privacy, auth