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Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana unveils brand-new Premier One Bedroom Club Pool Villas
Family-owned, art-infused boutique resort, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana has further elevated its villa accommodation with the addition of four Premier One Bedroom Club Pool Villas – designed to cater to guests seeking the epitome of luxury and serenity, whether for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat for a small family.
New Luxury Hotel Opening: Borgo Pignano Florence Set for 2026
Sister property to the renowned Borgo Pignano in Tuscany between Volterra and San Gimignano, this 15th-century Florentine villa has been meticulously restored to offer a refined retreat that blends heritage and immersive cultural experiences. Located on the northern slopes of Montughi Hill, one of Florence’s most prestigious and tranquil areas, the estate provides a peaceful escape just minutes from the city’s cultural heart.
Sicily’s Verdura Resort has unveiled a new clubhouse
Sicily’s Verdura Resort has unveiled a new clubhouse between its two championship golf courses, strengthening its status as one of Europe’s leading luxury golf destinations. Positioned between the resort’s award-winning West Shore and East Links courses, the clubhouse brings together classic architecture, refined finishes and contemporary functionality offering golfers a space to relax, recharge and reconnect.
The Ballantyne Hotel Announces Fall 2025 Opening Of Dunbar Social By TopgolfⓇ
The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is thrilled to announce Dunbar Social by TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite – a renowned gaming simulator, entertainment, and dining destination featuring the signature immersive TopgolfⓇ virtual fairway, along with non-golf games such as zombie dodgeball, hockey, football, carnival classics, and more, offering fun for everyone. Slated to open in late September 2025, Dunbar Social will be the first TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite within a North Carolina hotel and will be located near Gallery Restaurant and Stream Park. Perfect for both business and leisure, the new venue will welcome hotel guests and residents alike, offering an unparalleled experience for corporate meetings and retreats, private practice sessions, VIP entertaining, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, birthdays, significant milestones, as well as custom events.
Accor Arrives on The Strip with Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Accor, in partnership with businessman and casino owner Phil Ruffin, today announced the signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. The salient 2,884 key property overlooks the city’s premier racing circuit and features some of the best panoramic views of Las Vegas. To be operated under a franchise agreement with Accor when it officially debuts later this year, Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection joins a global portfolio of carefully curated hotels and becomes the second Handwritten Collection address in the United States, following Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection last year. The signing further increases Accor’s presence in the Americas region, with more than 550 hotels open and operating, and reflects the Group’s growing presence across North America.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces first voco resort in Oman
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement for voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251-key beachfront resort set to open in Q4 2025. Alongside Golden Group Holding, the deal marks the first signing of the voco brand in the Sultanate of Oman, further expanding IHG’s premium portfolio across the Middle East.
Marriott International Completes Acquisition of citizenM Brand
Today, Marriott International has completed its acquisition of the innovative lifestyle brand citizenM. As Marriott focuses on further growing the company’s select-service portfolio globally, this transaction provides even more lodging offerings for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members in exciting destinations around the world.
Bawe Island Celebrates First Anniversary with Prestigious Win at 2025 World Travel Awards
Bawe Island, Zanzibar’s exclusive private island retreat, is celebrating a double milestone this month: its first anniversary and its stunning victory as Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards. This highly coveted accolade cements Bawe Island’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class luxury, exceptional service, and unmatched natural beauty.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts Lands in the Sicilian Capital
NH Collection Hotels and Resorts has landed in the Sicilian capital with the opening of NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano, located on the central Via Vittorio Emanuele in the beating heart of Palermo. Tucked away in a Baroque atmosphere near historic markets with authentic flavours and a few steps away from Palermo’s theatres and architectural jewels, this new boutique hotel marks the brand’s second hotel opening in Italy in 2025, following the recent inauguration of the NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso, which caters to the mountain and family hotel segment, nestled in the heart of the Pennine Alps.
Cristian Nannucci Appointed General Manager of Upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 properties in 58 countries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristian Nannucci as General Manager of the upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, set to open in Q1 2026. A seasoned hospitality executive with over 30 years of global experience, Nannucci will lead the pre-opening and operational launch of the first Tivoli property in Oman.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives Unveils THIS IS NIYAMA
Niyama Private Islands Maldives is proud to reveal its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a newfound sense of freedom - an invitation for guests to live life on their own terms, unscripted and unbound. Since its unveiling in 2012, Niyama has made its mark on the Maldives with its bold playfulness. Now, it ups the ante, as effortless luxury is draped with the avant-garde, the surreal, the one-of-a-kind.
Garner by IHG gains momentum in India with third signing this year
IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement for Garner Kutch in Gujarat, marking the brand’s third signing in India within months of its IMEA launch. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, the hotel reinforces IHG’s strategy to expand its portfolio in emerging secondary and tertiary markets, where demand for high-quality, world-class accommodations is rapidly increasing.