Venice has welcomed the long-awaited opening of Orient Express Venezia, marking a significant moment for the city’s evolving luxury hospitality scene.Set within a 15th-century palace built in 1436, the property has undergone an eight-year renovation led by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman. Once home to the...
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is set to reopen at the end of 2026, becoming the brand’s first flagship hotel in Brazil.Located directly on Ipanema Beach, the reimagined hotel will offer 172 rooms and suites, with interiors by architect Patricia Anastassiadis and a design rooted...
Two storied boutique hotels are set to join The Luxury Collection, bringing the brand to Cambodia and Laos.La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang is expected to debut in October, offering 41 rooms and suites set on a hilltop overlooking the UNESCO-listed town and the...
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 25 oceanfront acres, it offers 146 multi-bedroom,...
Relais & Châteaux has added nine new members across the United States, Europe, Mexico, Belize and Turkey, expanding its global portfolio of independently owned luxury properties defined by strong local identity and gastronomy.Relais & Châteaux Quercus, Gay (GA), United StatesSet within a 4000-acre estate crossed...
