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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to enter Greece in 2029 with Fairmont Chania Resort on Crete’s northwest coast. The proposed property will have 104 guest units, including 40 suites, and offer beachfront leisure and event facilities. The resort is planned near Chania, a destination known for its historic harbour, coastal landscapes and Cretan cuisine. Its
Africa’s 2026 hotel development pipeline has reached 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts, an annual increase of 18.6%. Egypt leads by a wide margin, but construction figures reveal different prospects for when new accommodation might welcome travellers. Egypt accounts for 45,984 planned rooms. Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa and Ghana add another
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles will host Japanese wellness practitioner Azusa Segawa at Le Syel Spa from 1 to 30 October 2026. The month-long residency adds specialised bodywork sessions to the resort’s offering on Mahé, giving visitors a time-limited experience to consider when planning an island stay. Segawa’s programme includes Chi Nei Tsang, cranial techniques and
Curaçao’s resort offering is set to grow when TUI BLUE Curaçao begins welcoming guests on 20 October 2026. The 297-room property plans a phased opening before its official launch on 1 November. Its swim-up accommodation, beach and all-inclusive facilities will give travellers another option alongside established resorts across the Caribbean. The new opening comes amid
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences has opened in Oman’s capital, adding golf, wellness and rooftop dining to the city’s luxury hotel offering. Located within the LA VIE complex, the property brings together hotel accommodation, a championship golf course and event facilities. The opening gives leisure travellers another base for exploring Muscat while serving
Families planning a Christmas trip to Singapore can pair a spacious hotel stay with children’s activities, festive meals and time to explore the city. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has unveiled its 2026 holiday programme, with events running across the Christmas and New Year period. The programme brings together family accommodation, restaurant celebrations and wellness experiences
InterContinental New York Barclay has introduced its first custom fragrance as the Midtown Manhattan hotel approaches its 100th anniversary. Created with Caswell-Massey, Barclay 1926 reconnects two New York institutions whose relationship began when the hotel opened. Caswell-Massey became The Barclay’s first tenant in 1926. A century later, the companies have turned that shared history into
A late arrival in Nairobi can now lead to a suite with a kitchen, workspace and laundry facilities just eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Nairobi Airport Suites, bringing its premium voco brand to Kenya and East Africa for the first time. The 112-suite hotel targets travellers
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has unveiled a festive programme combining beachfront celebrations with Thai food, performances and local craftsmanship. Running through December 2026 and into early January 2027, the events give visitors several ways to experience Phuket during the holiday season. The programme includes themed dining, afternoon tea, a Christmas Market and
Guesthouse has introduced three themed, two-night retreats at Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, giving groups a new way to experience the region during autumn. The seasonal Guesthouse Editions programme is planned for October and November, with stays centred on wellness, fly fishing or food and wine. The retreats combine private accommodation with planned activities, transport and chef-prepared
The Blondie House has opened in Mumbai’s Versova neighbourhood, bringing an all-day café, bakery and dedicated matcha experience into one multi-level space. Created by Bastian Hospitality, it combines familiar offerings from Blondie and Janu with new dishes and areas designed for longer visits. The venue’s opening adds a distinct stop to Mumbai’s dining scene for
Regent Hong Kong has opened The Terrace, a new indoor-outdoor event venue overlooking Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline. The space adds a waterfront option for destination weddings, private celebrations and corporate gatherings in Tsim Sha Tsui. The venue covers approximately 290 square metres and can host up to 250 guests for cocktail
