World of Hyatt is bringing together top-ranked tennis stars and hosts of The Player’s Box podcast, Madison Keys, Jennifer Brady and Desirae Krawczyk, and World of Hyatt brand ambassador Jessica Pegula for a series of member-exclusive experiences at major tennis events in Paris, London and NYC. The live recordings of the podcast at various Hyatt hotels across the globe aim to unlock front-row access to the world of tennis.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – continues to redefine Chennai’s beachfront experience, unveiling the final chapter of its transformation. Continuing the brand’s legacy as a pioneer of luxury hospitality for over 80 years, the reimagined InterContinental resort is now open with ocean-facing ballroom along with expansive beach lawns, new restaurants and bars, new luxury suites with plunge pools, with newly introduced sports pavilion along with scenic walking trails and meditation garden for mindful experiences.

The Luxury Collection today introduces The London, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City offering a renewed vision for the distinguished Midtown Manhattan property, marking the brand’s return to New York. Situated in the heart of Midtown at 151 West 54th Street, steps from Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, and some of the city’s most celebrated dining, the hotel reflects the dialogue between London and New York – bringing together cosmopolitan sensibility and local character in a setting long woven into the rhythm of Manhattan life.

Onguma Safari Camps in Namibia has just launched Onkolo Soundscapes, a brand new activity on the reserve - and the first experience of its kind in Namibia. Using a network of sensitive microphones discreetly and strategically positioned around Onguma's water-level Onkolo Hide, the system captures and amplifies the living soundscape of the surrounding bushveld far beyond what the human ear alone can detect. The result is an intimate, sensory-first encounter that changes the way guests experience the African bush entirely.

Hilton has today appointed globally respected luxury hospitality leader Marlene Poynder as General Manager of the upcoming Waldorf Astoria Sydney, set to open in 2027. Marking the debut of the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand in Australia, the highly anticipated property will be located at One Circular Quay, one of Sydney’s most prestigious harbourfront addresses overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, invites suite guests to make it official with Scotland in a new experience, Be a Scot for the Day, a bespoke journey into Scotland's culture, ancestry and traditions, culminating in a ceremonial moment recognising guests as an official Scot for the day. Designed for all who feel a connection to Scotland, whether through heritage, curiosity or a love of its rich culture, this immersive experience offers a meaningful introduction to the country's enduring traditions.