In brief Palace Merano celebrated the first anniversary of its 410 sqm Sport Recovery Lab alongside ambassadors Zinédine Zidane, Deborah...
In Nagasaki, southern Japan, the Marriott Nagasaki joins the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with an upscale address combining Japanese design and international comfort.
Hotel group Accor (Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles) and Qatar Airways are relaunching their loyalty partnership, offering 1,000 bonus points upon linking accounts, plus the possibility of double-dipping points and miles on the same stay.
Nestled between Umluj and Al Wajh, along the Red Sea coast, The Red Sea tourist destination continues its expansion. Turtle Bay Resort, one of its beachside hubs, now welcomes family guests, offering direct access to the ADRENA activity park and the Shura Links championship golf course.
Marriott signs two simultaneous openings in Budapest · the St. Regis in the Belle Époque Klotild Palace (UNESCO, 102 rooms, 169 m² presidential suite) and the Moxy Downtown on Kazinczy Street (281 rooms, Saddle & Sky rooftop). Two distinct worlds, one Central European capital in full effervescence.
In Fiesole, on the heights above Florence, the Belmond Villa San Michele reopens for the 2026 season with two new features: an official spa signed by Guerlain (5 treatment rooms, hammam, panoramic pool) and an experience programme by DoubleJ by J.J. Martin (workshops, pop-up boutique). 45 rooms including the Suite Limonaia. Facade attributed to Michelangelo.
In Budapest, the UNESCO-listed Belle Époque Klotild Palace is transformed into Hungary's first five-star St. Regis hotel, featuring 102 rooms inspired by the Hungarian State Opera House, butler service, four gourmet dining venues, and an Omorovicza spa inspired by the thermal baths. Rooms start from €589 per night.
In Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Royal Savoy ★★★★★ embodies understated Swiss luxury with its bespoke 24/7 service and renovated Belle Époque palace.
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).
Ikos continues its Mediterranean expansion with the opening of Ikos Kissamos in Crete, a five-star resort promising a reimagined "all-inclusive" experience, blending understated luxury, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and authentic cultural immersion.
Our full review of ME Lisbon, the first ME by Meliá property in Portugal. Contemporary design, commissioned art, Fismuler and Attiko restaurants, Radio Bar rooftop and 35-m pool at Korpo Wellness. Score: 9/10.
In Escaldes-Engordany, the Blackpine opens 17 rooms certified LEED Gold under the aegis of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Our detailed review of Andorra's first design hotel.
