Ski Safari is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mountain Tracks, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand and its future adventures in the mountains. Since launching in 1999, Mountain Tracks has built a strong reputation for expert-led ski touring, off-piste adventures and alpine experiences across some of the world's most iconic mountain destinations. From classic Haute Route journeys and ski mountaineering trips to introductory touring holidays and summer alpine adventures, Mountain Tracks has helped thousands of skiers and snowboarders explore the mountains in new ways.

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, welcoming its first guests this month. This exquisite transformation on the island’s coveted southwest coastline in Calvià is near the elegant Puerto Portals, an exclusive marina known for prestigious regattas, fine dining and luxury brands. This is the third property in Spain, following Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. To celebrate the opening, the resort’s team has put together a special Be the First to Stay accommodation package.

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and committed development across 66 countries, announces the appointment of Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort. Originally from Phuket, Thailand, Kanruethai, brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience across Thailand and international markets, with a strong background spanning resort operations, wellness, commercial strategy, business development and luxury hospitality leadership.

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.

From breakfast buffet ‘jumpers’ to being rowdy in the hallways, Brits are lifting the lid on their hotel habits – and it turns out, we’re not always on our best behaviour. A new hotel etiquette study* commissioned by Hotels.com® reveals that while nearly 40% of us think hotel etiquette might be slipping, we still like to believe we’re doing our bit, with 90% of Brits convinced they’re the perfect house guest away from home.