While much of Saudi Arabia’s booming tourism industry is focused on futuristic destinations like NEOM and Red Sea Global, Saudi-owned Boutique Hotel Group is taking a distinctly different approach by turning the kingdom’s royal palaces into luxury heritage hotels.

With the launch of a flagship property in Bali marking its Asia Pacific debut, Paradisus by Meliá will usher in a new generation of “all-inclusive” travel.

A new five-star luxury resort right in the heart of Uluwatu, Bali is set to welcome its first guests in May 2026, with Umi located just 200 metres from the iconic Uluwatu Beach.

After an extensive, years-long restoration, Waldorf Astoria New York has reopened its doors, marking a “renaissance” for Hilton’s legendary luxury brand.

Just two weeks after stepping down from his position as CEO of Six Senses, Neil Jacobs has reemerged as Senior Strategic Advisor for Capella Hotel Group, supporting the hospitality brand’s global growth and strategic development.

Casa Angelina, the luxurious boutique hotel perched on the cliffs of Praiano on Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast, is marking its 20th anniversary with a special offer exclusively for travellers from Australia and New Zealand.

The northern hemisphere spring 2026 will see the opening of Borgo Pignano Florence, a hotel set within a 15th century Florentine villa.

La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection, part of The Ascott Limited portfolio, has opened in the city’s vibrant Sukhumvit Soi 38 area, bringing the brand’s signature “story-driven luxury concept” to Thailand for the first time.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Keystone Resorts, has officially unveiled Fairmont Udaipur Palace, a sprawling estate set atop the ancient Aravali Hills, marking the Accor-owned brand’s third Indian property.

In a global hotel landscape dominated by ever-expanding portfolios and sub-brands, Langham Hospitality Group has affirmed it focus lies on refining and strengthening its existing brands.

Capella Hotel Group President Cristiano Rinaldi has stepped down after five years in the role, leaving behind a strategic vision to double the company’s hotel portfolio by 2030.

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is preparing to enter Palau with a new luxury resort set to open either in 2027 or 2028, with the brand already making its presence known in the destination’s waters.