Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a serene lakeside retreat on the iconic shores of Lake Tahoe, into its prestigious Legend Collection—a curated portfolio representing the world’s most exceptional independent luxury hotels. Defined by global sophistication, cultural richness, and a deep sense of place, the Legend Collection is reserved for distinguished properties that deliver the highest levels of luxury, featuring refined accommodations, intuitive service, acclaimed dining, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a serene lakeside retreat on the iconic shores of Lake Tahoe, into its prestigious Legend Collection—a curated portfolio representing the world’s most exceptional independent luxury hotels. Defined by global sophistication, cultural richness, and a deep sense of place, the Legend Collection is reserved for distinguished properties that deliver the highest levels of luxury, featuring refined accommodations, intuitive service, acclaimed dining, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone: over 100 hotels now open across Mexico. The achievement caps a period of steady expansion in one of the Company’s key international markets, where in just five years, it has nearly doubled its footprint, adding locations in top leisure, business, and cultural destinations.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone: over 100 hotels now open across Mexico. The achievement caps a period of steady expansion in one of the Company’s key international markets, where in just five years, it has nearly doubled its footprint, adding locations in top leisure, business, and cultural destinations.

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center proudly makes its debut today along the University of Virginia’s storied Ivy Corridor, introducing a welcoming new destination for travelers, scholars, and the Charlottesville community. Rising nine stories amid enviable scenes of the university Grounds and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 214-room hotel brings together attentive hospitality, 25,000 square feet of modern meeting facilities, and a direct connection to the university’s heritage.

Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality group, today announces the acquisition of Augustine Hotel, Prague, one of the city’s most historic and prestigious addresses. This wholly owned acquisition marks a significant step in the company’s strategic shift towards an asset-heavier approach to its global portfolio, under the stewardship of Barbara Muckermann, CEO, Kempinski Group. Furthermore, this is the first acquisition for the Group in over 50 years, since the investment in Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich in 1970.

In the heart of Vilamoura, one of the Algarve’s most sought-after coastal destinations, Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Managed by Accor, offers families easy access to golden beaches, marinas, and a wealth of activities beyond the resort. Nature lovers can explore the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park through birdwatching and boat tours. Families can also explore Vilamoura Marina and Loulé – known for its Arab-inspired covered market, medieval castle ruins, and traditional artisan shops. The region’s mild April, warm May days, and long, sun-filled summers provide the ideal backdrop for a family escape.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve, a 25,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, enters a new era as a Rare Finds Resort under the management of Kerzner International (“Kerzner”) on 1 April 2026. Owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai (“ICD”), the Game Reserve’s Hospitality Division and sales for Shamwari Air, the property’s dedicated private aviation service is now managed by Kerzner, inviting guests to experience the coveted Big 5 wildlife for an unparalleled experience.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, for two properties with Hyatt in India, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, respectively.

A new chapter is coming to South Congress. The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost withThe Standard, Austin,opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel. As The Standard brand’s first U.S. opening in more than a decade, the project places Austin within the brand’s growing constellation of global destinations, from London and Ibiza to Bangkok and Brussels, with locations in Lisbon and Mexico City expected to open later this year. The Standard, Austin will be a conversion and renovation of the existing South Congress Hotel located at 1603 South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78704.