Transformation

As Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group marks 150 years since the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1876 - the founding hotel of Mandarin Oriental’s heritage - the focus shifts to Hong Kong, where Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, is...

Park Hyatt is preparing to enter the all-inclusive space for the first time, a notable move for one of the industry’s most refined luxury brands.The upcoming Park Hyatt Riviera Maya will be located south of Cancún, along Mexico’s...

St. Regis is set to open on Maui’s northwest coast, where The Resort at Kapalua Bay is entering a new chapter.The hotel remains open, with a renovation planned before it joins the St. Regis portfolio in 2027.Set across...

Karl Lagerfeld’s former office in Paris is now available for short- and long-term stays, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience one of the fashion designer’s most personal creative spaces.Located on Rue de Verneuil in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris’s...

Clarion Hotel Sign in Stockholm has recently unveiled the new Stratum Suites, designed by Swedish design studio Bernadotte & Kylberg, led by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg.The three suites were created using Swedish-manufactured materials and...

Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, Venice is now accepting reservations ahead of its debut in August 2026. Guests can book stays from 26 August 2026.The hotel will initially launch with 120 rooms and suites, with a further 56...

Taormina’s hospitality history is set to come full circle. In May 2026, Villa Timeo will reopen within Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo, reclaiming its place as the property that marked the beginning of hotel life in Taormina.Originally welcoming guests...

Last week, on November 17th, Four Seasons opened Naples Beach Club, its newest resort in Southwest Florida. The project marks the full redevelopment of the historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, originally founded in 1946 and closed...

Meliá Hotels International is taking over management of Lionel Messi’s boutique hotel brand, MiM Hotels, beginning 1 November 2025, bringing the six-property collection into The Meliá Collection, the group’s upscale soft brand.Launched in 2017, MiM Hotels has been...

Helsinki has welcomed a new name to the global luxury hospitality map as The Hotel Maria has rebranded to Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, marking the debut of the Waldorf Astoria brand in the Nordic region. Located in the historic...