Silky Oaks Lodge Reveals Springtime Wellness Weekend, Silky Sanctuary

KSL Capital Partners, the owner of Australian-founded Baillie Lodges, has taken a majority interest in Soneva Group – the sustainability-driven luxury hospitality brand operating five-star resorts in the Maldives.

Courtney Reagan will lead the integrated sales and marketing teams for Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, with her appointment effective today.

Baillie Lodges today named Michael Crawford, a seasoned hospitality industry executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 May 2025.

World-renowned Tierra Atacama in San Pedro de Atacama has reopened this month following a year-long, US$20 million refurbishment. The project has seen the property transformed into a new leading standard of luxury lodging in Chile.

Baillie Lodges has announced highly regarded hospitality professional Melissa Hamilton has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at its Barossa Valley luxury lodge, The Louise.

New Zealand’s iconic Huka Lodge, located along the tranquil Waikato River in Taupō, has reopened its doors following a NZ$25 million refurbishment overseen by Baillie Lodges.

Hannah McGregor Announced as General Manager, The Louise

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in Canada has revealed its new solar energy and battery microgrid system, the largest solar project on Vancouver Island. The CAD$4.2million installation is now fully functioning and working to enable the luxury camp to operate in a significantly more sustainable way. The new system is enough to keep the luxury outpost – with its 25 tented guest pavilions, restaurant and bar, spa and experiences hub – running to a large extent off-grid, or at least at a greatly reduced reliance on the diesel generator which had traditionally fuelled the property’s power needs.

Baillie Lodges has launched a new initiative designed to offer mateship and connection to its regional community partners.

After almost four years in the planning, design and construction, Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has today reopened on the south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island. Southern Ocean Lodge’s original architect Max Pritchard and his team have led the recreation of the property and have included all the features guests loved best along with some considered extras, set for a new era of travel on Kangaroo Island.

Hersha Hospitality Trust in the United States, owner of luxury and lifestyle hotels in coastal gateway and resort markets, and KSL Capital Partners, LLC, the owner of Australia’s Baillie Lodges, have struck a definitive merger agreement to acquire Hersha Hospitality Trust in the USA.