Category Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge reopened on 18 December 2025 after a thoughtful refurbishment, welcoming guests back to a place that feels both familiar and entirely new. Emerging as a next-generation private safari retreat designed for intimate gatherings, perfect for small groups, multi-generational families and milestone celebrations. The result is a key destination shaped for life’s most meaningful moments, carried by the warm, effortless hospitality that has always defined the Zuka experience. As part of andBeyond’s ongoing commitment to investing in its lodge portfolio, this much-loved lodge within Phinda Private Game Reserve returns as a home for every generation.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hanu Overseas to bring its distinctive luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, to India. Scheduled to open early 2026, the Vignette Collection hotel in Panchkula reinforces IHG’s strategy to accelerate its growth within India’s high-potential luxury segment.

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces the opening of NH Hua Hin in Thailand’s royal seaside town.

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, has appointed Karim von Alvensleben as General Manager of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, ahead of the hotel’s anticipated opening in Q2 2026. 

The Cooper, Charleston’s first and only luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world’s most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturallyrefined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.

In a world shaped by economic, social and environmental uncertainty, travellers are increasingly turning to travel as a way to self-regulate. Rather than accumulating things, they are collecting moments – seeking awe, joy and connection as antidotes to stress and instability.

On the border of one of London’s oldest Royal Parks and Knightsbridge’s polished neighbourhood sits Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. This year the property invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Romance By The Park package – which includes Ruinart Rosé, Moyses Stevens flowers and a private DeBeers appointment.

The Danville Hotel Collection, a developer and asset manager known for transforming historic properties into vibrant boutique destinations and supported by Retro Hospitality, has selected Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, to power its growing portfolio. The partnership will bring The Laurel Hotel, The Bee Hotel and The Holbrook Hotel onto a unified modern platform that streamlines operations, strengthens guest engagement and supports scalable growth.

Marking a joyful start to 2026, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveils, An Insider Journey Through Hoi An’s Craft and Cuisine, a newly curated signature experience, offering rare access to people, practices and places that reveal a side of Hoi An seldom found on travel sites or social media.

Marking a joyful start to 2026, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai unveils, An Insider Journey Through Hoi An’s Craft and Cuisine, a newly curated signature experience, offering rare access to people, practices and places that reveal a side of Hoi An seldom found on travel sites or social media.