Transformation
W South Beach to become Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach
The former W South Beach, one of Miami Beach's most storied oceanfront addresses, is set to begin a new chapter as Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, following the signing of a management agreement between Hilton and Reuben Brothers. The...
Bristol Berlin joins IHG’s Vignette Collection
The legendary Bristol Berlin has joined IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection, becoming the brand's first hotel in Germany.Located on Berlin's renowned Kurfürstendamm, the landmark luxury hotel is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, with the final phase of...
Palais Coburg Vienna reopens in August as an all-suite private guest residence
One of Vienna's most distinguished luxury hotels is preparing for a new chapter. Following an extensive transformation, Palais Coburg Vienna will reopen on 3 August 2026 as an exclusive all-suite private guest residence, introducing a renewed concept centred...
Casa Cook resort to open near Mount Athos
The historic Xenia Hotel in Ouranoupoli, Greece, is set to reopen in 2027 as Casa Cook Athos following an extensive renovation and its integration into the Domes Resorts portfolio.Built in 1959 by Greek architect Pericles Sakellarios, the property...
Alila Mayakoba signals the brand’s Caribbean debut as anticipation grows around future openings
Alila has expanded into the Caribbean and Latin America with the opening of Alila Mayakoba, the brand’s first resort in both regions, located in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya on the Yucatán Peninsula.Set across 60 acres of...
Locanda Cipriani to reopen after major renovation
Discreetly restored, the historic property on the Venetian island of Torcello returns with a refined collection of rooms and suites overlooking its secluded garden and the surrounding canal, preserving the quiet charm that has long defined one of...
Belmond Villa San Michele returns after renovation
Perched in the hills of Fiesole above Florence, Belmond Villa San Michele has reopened following an 18-month renovation.Housed within a former 15th-century monastery, the property now presents 27 newly designed suites and 12 rooms by Luigi Fragola Architects....
Rosewood comes to Greece
Rosewood arrives in Greece with the transformation of Crete’s iconic Blue Palace, now set to reopen in mid-2026, ahead of its originally planned 2027 debut.Located between the fishing village of Plaka and the refined harbour of Elounda, the...
Mandarin Oriental marks 150 years in Bangkok and The Landmark returns in Hong Kong
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 to open its first all-inclusive resort
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...
