In Austin, the 1 Hotel Austin opens its doors at the summit of the city's tallest tower. This new biophilic luxury address comes from 1 Hotels (part of the SH Hotels & Resorts group).
New hotel openings
For its 120th anniversary, Palace Merano launches the 120 Palace Summer Experience (June 15 - September 15): a condensed version of the Revital® Method combining treatments, nutrition, and fresh air in Merano.
Houston offers excellent value for the 2026 World Cup, with some of the most affordable luxury hotel rates. The city promises a generous Texan luxury experience, particularly around Uptown and the Galleria, its premier shopping district.
For the 2026 World Cup, the French national team has taken over Boston's Four Seasons, a luxury hotel opposite the Public Garden. We take a tour of Les Bleus' headquarters: private suites, a dedicated recovery floor, and dining for a hundred guests.
Four Seasons for Ronaldo, an entire hotel privatised for Brazil, a modest inn for England: the vast differences in base camps at the 2026 World Cup.
The year 2026 is marked by the opening of eight iconic luxury hotels, from Mexico to Japan, via the Maldives and Australia. These new properties, ranging from nature retreats to heritage restorations, are shaping high-end travel trends, offering immersive experiences and exceptional design.
1 Hotel Tokyo opened in March 2026, introducing the American brand's sustainable luxury to Japan. Its 211 rooms, perched atop the Akasaka Trust Tower, blend biophilic design and Japanese refinement for an unprecedented natural immersion in Tokyo.
At the invitation of 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza, we discovered the Coffee Organ at Roland-Garros: specialty coffee tasted like a fine fragrance, now available at Le Crillon and the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia.
After a spring of sluggish bookings, New York is experiencing a last-minute surge for the 2026 World Cup: occupancy over 90%, ADR +38% year-on-year and +72% for the July 19 final. Before-and-after analysis.
With the final just a month away and the tournament already in full swing, luxury hotels near host stadiums are rapidly selling out for key dates. From New York to Mexico City, we explore the most sought-after properties and offer alternative solutions for latecomers.
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris: for the first time since 2010, three luxury hotels have lost their prestigious 'Palace' distinction. We explain why.
Pulsim and Vinci Construction unveil a future 5-star hotel at Golf Paris Val d'Europe, set to be the third 5-star property in the Disneyland Paris destination. Opening is targeted for 2030.
