
JW Marriott brand comes to Portugal with opening at Palmares Resort
JW Marriott’s first Portuguese property has opened at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, a transformative addition to the celebrated Palmares Ocean Living & Golf resort will feature 172 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with sea views. The hotel’s interior design, crafted by the renowned Goddard Littlefair, complements this architectural vision by ensuring a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor

Banyan Tree launches new global wellness program
Banyan Tree has launched Banyan Tree Connections, a private wellbeing immersion for two with movement, mindfulness, and shared rituals that nurture both relationships and inner wellbeing. Available as a supplement to room reservations, the programme will launch in four selected locations—Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru (Maldives), Banyan Tree Phuket (Thailand), Banyan Tree Mayakoba (Mexico), and Banyan Tree Anji (China)—starting May 2025. Each destination offers

The House reopens as an Autograph Collection all-inclusive resort in Barbados
he House, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, one of the most beloved properties in Barbados, is thrilled to announce its grand reopening as part of Autograph Collection, a distinguished brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands. This elevated, adults-only, all-inclusive resort has undergone an extensive transformation to improve its facilities and guest experience,

Nobu Hotel Manchester set to become the tallest building in London
Nobu Hospitality, the globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand, has unveiled plans for a landmark development in Manchester, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the UK’s first Nobu-branded residences. In partnership with leading, property developer Salboy, the project – currently named Viadux 2 – will introduce the Nobu Hotel Manchester as the tallest building outside London, standing at 246 metres. This development will bring the

Three new hotels to check out in Peru
From a remote glamping site to contemporary urban hotels, Peru’s new accommodation options are sure to impress. In April, family-owned Andean will launch a new tented campsite in a secluded 370-acre nature reserve. Located along the route connecting Cusco with Puno and the Colca Valley, Tinajani comprises six upscale safari-style tented camps set within a spectacular stone forest (dubbed the ‘Canyon

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve opens in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo
Nestled within one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travellers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo. Named after the Chorotega word for “lush garden,” Nekajui (NEK-ah-wee) marks a monumental milestone as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America and the eighth addition to