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KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC has earned its first Michelin star, adding another recognised Japanese dining experience to Dubai’s hospitality offering. Chef Akinori “Aki” Tanigawa also received the Michelin Guide Service Award at the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 ceremony. The dual recognition arrived just over a year after the restaurant opened. KIGO was
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is expanding its spa offering through a ten-day residency with holistic therapist Alex Scrimgeour. The programme introduces facial reflexology, bodywork, massage and guided movement influenced by traditional Eastern practices. Hotel guests and external visitors can access the selected experiences, extending the programme beyond travellers staying at the resort. Prices
Ruby Hotels has launched Dive In With Ruby, a live music programme connecting hotel guests and local audiences with emerging performers. The series features four performances across London and Munich, combining headline appearances with artist-selected Secret Sets. R&B singer-songwriter Sasha Keable and indie-pop duo Good Neighbours lead the programme, with each choosing an emerging act
Anantara Veli Maldives Resort will host Ukrainian chef Alena Solodovichenko and Italian Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman during October and November 2026. Their residencies combine interactive cooking classes with curated dinners, adding limited-period culinary experiences to the resort’s island offering. Announced on 9 October, the next stage continues the Around the World Michelin Star Guest Chef
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River introduces an elevated accommodation concept in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, combining luxury suites with wilderness experiences. Its offering centres on river views, guided safaris and private accommodation within one of Africa’s largest protected landscapes. Designed by Meg Ralph Spaces, the property features 13 accommodation units positioned on raised timber and
The Qatar Motor Show has showcased vehicles that could broaden future choices for hotel transfers and self-drive holidays. However, no confirmed tourism fleet purchases or rental partnerships accompany the exhibition. Al Abdulghani Motors presented five Toyota and Lexus models at the Lexus Main Showroom in Doha from 7 to 10 October 2026. The lineup included
Viceroy Hotels & Residences has appointed Nicholas Untermann as General Manager of Viceroy Park Avenue, ahead of its planned opening. The 252-room New York flagship is scheduled to welcome guests on 1 February 2027 in Manhattan’s NoMad neighbourhood. Untermann brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the hotel’s pre-opening leadership team. He
Marriott International and FICO Corporation have outlined a seven-property Thailand portfolio spanning Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The agreement combines luxury accommodation with lifestyle, focused-service and collection brands, creating a broader offering for business and leisure travellers. The planned properties total 1,262 rooms, based on the individual counts supplied. Five hotels will be in Bangkok, with
Japan’s hotel market is showing divergent trends, with falling national arrivals contrasting with record results from several overseas markets. Preliminary August 2026 figures recorded 3,098,900 international arrivals, down 9.6% annually, while 14 source markets achieved August records. Accommodation figures also weakened, with August guest nights falling 6.7% to 62.68 million. Separately, regional areas increased their
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou has introduced autumn dining, wellness and lakeside experiences that connect its private-island setting with Jiangnan culture. Seasonal ingredients, guided movement sessions and personalised spa services anchor the offering for visitors seeking a restorative stay in China. The programme combines time at the hotel with opportunities to explore Suzhou’s gardens and artistic
Shilla Monogram Hanoi Westlake is scheduled to open on 23 October 2026, adding 319 rooms to Vietnam’s capital. The upper-upscale property will combine restaurants, rooftop leisure facilities, wellness amenities and event spaces in the developing Starlake district. The opening will become Shilla Monogram’s second location in Vietnam and its fourth property worldwide. It follows hotels
The Shepherd Mayfair has opened in London’s historic Shepherd Market, adding 82 rooms and suites to the capital’s boutique hotel offering. The property combines accommodation, British-inspired dining, personalised wellness arrangements and design rooted in its neighbourhood. Located at 2 Stanhope Row, the hotel occupies 33,600 square feet across six floors. Nightly rates start at £500,
