SH Hotels & Resorts has firmed up plans for its long-mooted entry in the Indian Ocean with the forthcoming debut of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, slated to open in 2027.

Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that made its debut in March 2015 with the opening of its flagship property in New York, has other projects under development in Brickell (Miami), Florence, Riyadh and Rome.

Starwood Capital Group, in partnership with SH Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled plans for a second Baccarat Hotel in Europe, slated to open in 2024.