Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of Swiss-Belhotel Nizwa, Oman, strengthening its growing footprint across the GCC and reinforcing its commitment to bringing internationally recognised hospitality experiences to key tourism destinations throughout the Middle East. The opening represents the successful culmination of a strategic partnership between Swiss-Belhotel International and Bawareq Nizwa International For Investment SAOC, bringing a globally recognised hospitality brand to a destination that continues to attract growing numbers of domestic and international visitors.

Elewana Collection, part of Minor Hotels' luxury brand portfolio, is excited to announce the opening of the new Little Elephant Pepper Camp in Mara North Conservancy and the completion of a major refurbishment of Lewa Safari Camp in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. With strict bed night quotas in both areas, the additional camp and upgrade have been carefully managed so as not to add any tourism pressure on the surrounding environment.

Blacksand and Marriott International announced the signing of a milestone agreement to develop ten hotels, representing over 1,300 rooms, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next four years. The multi-brand deal establishes a long-term collaboration between both companies to deliver projects aligned with the country’s evolving tourism and urban development ambitions.

As the school year draws to a close, there's no better time to trade the everyday routine for barefoot luxury in the Maldives. All four resorts across the Centara Maldives portfolio offer summer savings on bookings until the end of September, with complimentary island transfers and free spa credit at the award-winning SPA Cenvaree. From family-centric island adventures to adults-only escapes and nature-led retreats, the Centara Maldives portfolio offers something for every type of traveller this summer.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún, an elegant beachfront retreat where the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Yucatán Peninsula meet the brand’s celebrated traditions and bespoke service. Located just north of Cancún in the tranquil enclave of Costa Mujeres, the resort introduces a sophisticated new expression of luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, framed by white sand beaches, crystalline waters, protected mangroves, and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.

The leading membership platform for family-focused hotels, the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA), has today announced the launch of a Family Membership. Officially available now, the new membership will further connect hotel members to families by offering access to exclusive benefits, privileged offers, and trusted family-focused experiences across participating LCA hotels to LCA Family Members, in turn creating a new direct engagement channel between luxury family hotels and highly qualified family travellers. Having built up a membership of over 70 of the world’s leading luxury family resorts since launching in 2025, the LCA aims to create stronger connections between families seeking high standards of care and the hotels that place them at the heart of their experience.