Located on the unspoiled northeast coast of Praslin Island, La Réserve Private Homes is set to become one of the Seychelles’ most exclusive destinations. Planned for opening in fall 2026, the six private villas nestled in luxuriant forest on the edge of a pristine white-sand beach mark a new chapter for La Réserve. As always, this project is based on the desire to respect the location, revealing its identity, rethinking the experience and inviting guests to enjoy the moment.

Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand’s first destination outside the United States and a defining milestone in its global evolution. Set between desert and water on Saudi Arabia’s west coast and surrounded by mangrove forests, the adults-only retreat introduces the Miraval signature blend of mindfulness and intentional wellness to the region. Rooted in the brand’s 30-year philosophy of mindful living, the Miraval brand’s guiding principle of empowering guests to ‘live a life in balance’ is thoughtfully expressed through elements of local heritage, creating an experience that feels both distinctly like the Miraval brand and authentically connected to place.

Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle resort debuting on Hawai‘i’s “Garden Island” later this year, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The property will represent Curio Collection by Hilton’s arrival in the Aloha State. “From the moment guests arrive, Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i will immerse them in the spirit of our culture,” said Jon Itoga, general manager, Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i. “As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, the resort will offer a distinctive, locally inspired experience rooted in thoughtful design and Hawaiian hospitality. More than a place to stay, it will serve as a welcoming home base for guests to explore and connect with Kaua‘i on their own terms.”

369° Hôtels-Maisons, the French hospitality group behind a collection of distinctive luxury hotels across France and the Caribbean, announces the arrival of GAIA at La Tartane Saint-Tropez, marking the latest international expansion of the globally celebrated Greek-Mediterranean concept born in the UAE.

Evok Collection announces the opening of Brach Roma in the first quarter of 2027: a new address in the heart of the historic city centre, a few steps from the Tiber and just 100 metres from Piazza del Popolo. With Rome, Brach unveils its third destination, following Brach Paris and Brach Madrid, and continues to shape an international brand with an instantly recognisable character: a living, urban, cultural expression of luxury, designed to engage in dialogue with the city.

Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star – the hotel management company that owns and operates citizenM’s current portfolio of 37 hotels in the US and Europe – will debut its third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. All citizenM guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points across all citizenM stays. Travelers can also still enjoy access to citizenM’s paid membership program, mycitizenM+, which now includes instant Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for members.