Hilton proudly unveils the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding Hilton’s luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. Situated along the tranquil shores of Playa Penca on Punta Cacique, the 188-room resort provides a refined haven with stunning views of Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific Coast.

Banyan Group, an independent, global hospitality company, announces the opening of Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a serene resort in the renowned mountain and rice terrace region of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province, Northern Vietnam. Celebrated as one of Southeast Asia’s remarkable landscapes, this area is known for its majestic mountains and layered emerald rice terraces. Recognised as a national natural heritage site, Mu Cang Chai attracts visitors with its seasonal beauty and vibrant culture, located over 300 kilometres north of Hanoi.

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, announces the addition of six all-inclusive resorts in the Americas with over 1600 rooms and 900 keys across two properties in the pipeline. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ennismore’s leadership in the high-growth, high-margin luxury all-inclusive segment.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in the Group’s founding flagship hotels: The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok. The spirit of both hotels has been instrumental in creating the Mandarin Oriental brand, from the pioneering, innovative spirit of Hong Kong since 1963 to the graceful Asian style and service famously delivered by the Thai property over the past 150 years.

Accor has announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Royal Holiday Group to acquire 17 management agreements (3,200 keys). The portfolio includes six existing All-inclusive Resorts in Mexico (1,660 keys) to be managed by Ennismore, as well as eleven existing resorts and city hotels in Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the USA (1,540 keys) to be managed by Accor PM&E Americas. The total consideration of $79M will be paid in phases, and all of it will go towards partially funding the $130M renovation plan of the properties within the next 30 months.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever Hyatt Studios hotel, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner in Mobile, Ala. Following its soft opening in February, the hotel marked the occasion by welcoming local officials, Hyatt leaders, hotel owners and operators, customers, and community members. Guests experienced firsthand the brand’s fresh take on extended stay, designed to deliver the perfect balance of comfort and modern convenience.