hotel news

I spent four days on Desroches Island in Seychelles at Four Seasons Resort—a remote coral paradise where cyclists claim empty runways at sunset and luxury feels genuinely intimate and removed from the world.

I discovered why travellers are flocking to this 13-acre nature resort 40km from Jaipur. Tree houses, night safaris, and Mughal-era bars hidden in the forest redefine luxury retreats.

Austin's newest luxury hospitality project combines 150 hotel rooms, 600 branded residences, and an amphitheater on 71 acres while preserving 70% green space and advancing sustainable tourism in Texas.

Jnane Rumi, a newly opened 12-room boutique hotel in Marrakesh, combines contemporary North African art, traditional Moroccan architecture, and private villa suites with pools in a converted 1960s residence.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen, a 232-room lifestyle hotel launching in 2029 on Stockholm's waterfront, marking the brand's Swedish debut with rooftop pool, spa, and sustainable design.

IHCL secures Gateway Yeshwantpur with 283 keys and 13,000 sq ft event space, marking third partnership with Naveen Hotels and accelerating North Bengaluru's decentralised hospitality growth.

Dusit Thani Maldives ranked sixth for best resort pools and seventh for Devarana Spa in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing Maldives dominance in global luxury hospitality.

BWH Hotels consolidates its premium portfolio under a dedicated global sales division, positioning WorldHotels, Best Western, and SureStay to compete for high-value corporate contracts as bleisure travel reshapes hospitality demand.

Avani Hotels debuts experiential Book Club across 15 global properties, integrating curated literature with destination experiences to reshape cultural tourism and guest engagement.

Accor partners with Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode to debut New Crafts Awards, positioning Swissôtel at the intersection of fashion, design and cultural tourism innovation.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs voco hotel in Udaipur with a 140-key premium property launching Q1 2029. The expansion strengthens the brand's footprint across India's most sought-after leisure and wedding destinations.

Marriott International unveils Ask Bonvoy™, an AI-powered conversational search tool that replaces traditional filters with natural language queries across 10,000 properties in 146 countries.