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Boston has seven Michelin Key hotels in the 2026 selection after XV Beacon earned its first distinction. The Beacon Hill boutique hotel received One Key, joining six returning properties recognised for their overall stay experience. Three Boston hotels hold Two Keys: Raffles Boston, The Langham Boston and The Newbury Boston. Four hold One Key: XV
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has received Two Michelin Keys in the 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection. The distinction recognises the resort’s overall stay experience and brings fresh international attention to luxury travel on Thailand’s Koh Samui island. Set on the island’s northwestern tip, the resort overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Its villas and residences
Minor Hotels and Paraguay’s Grupo Petra have signed two agreements that will bring a 116-room NH hotel to Asunción and create a framework for further projects. The four-star hotel is expected to open in late 2029. One agreement covers management of the planned hotel. The other allows Grupo Petra to identify and develop opportunities that
Historic monasteries, castles and country estates offer European hospitality developers a different path from building in established city centres. Barcelona’s accommodation controls show how tightly some urban markets manage new visitor beds, while Portugal’s REVIVE programme actively offers historic public properties for tourism use. The contrast creates an opportunity for heritage hotels in regional destinations.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has received two Michelin Keys for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its place in French Polynesia’s luxury hotel sector. The 2026 recognition places the private island resort among five properties in the destination awarded Michelin Keys. For travellers comparing premium stays, the distinction offers an independent assessment of the hotel
The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa has appointed Rajat Sharma as General Manager, strengthening its leadership within Rajasthan’s luxury hospitality market. Sharma brings more than 20 years of experience across hotel operations, sales, marketing, commercial growth, and strategic partnerships. In his new position, he will oversee the resort’s overall operations and guide its long-term business
CROSSROADS Maldives is reshaping the traditional island holiday through three connected resorts, diverse dining, oceanfront padel, and family-focused experiences. Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport and Malé, the destination provides a convenient alternative to remote resort transfers. Its integrated model moves beyond the Maldives’ familiar one-island, one-resort format. Guests can explore accommodation,
Sibaya has expanded its North Goa presence with the opening of Sibaya Courtyard by Stone Wood Premier in Calangute. The new hotel features 40 rooms and operates through a partnership with Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts. Stone Wood manages the property’s hospitality operations and guest services. The opening introduces a centrally located accommodation option within
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives has introduced an exclusive sandbank dinner that transforms a secluded island setting into a private restaurant. The experience costs USD 475 per couple and combines boat transportation, sunset drinks and a six-course meal beneath the stars. Only one couple can reserve the featured experience each evening, according to Visit Maldives. This
Talabat and Zest Nest Culinary have joined forces to launch two delivery-first food brands for customers across Dubai. Red Wings will debut first through Talabat, initially serving Business Bay and Rashidiya. Nawab Biryani House will follow by the end of September. Both brands will remain exclusive to the Talabat platform. Customers can explore separate menus
Austria is strengthening its wellness tourism appeal through lakeside experiences combining Alpine landscapes, warm pools, private treatments and slow travel. Waldhof Fuschlsee Resort sits beside Lake Fuschl in SalzburgerLand, within the wider Salzkammergut region. Its setting allows visitors to combine spa time with water activities, mountain scenery and outdoor relaxation. The resort’s extensive wellness facilities
Nammos Resort AMAALA has opened at Triple Bay, expanding Saudi Arabia’s luxury tourism offering along its northwestern Red Sea coast. The resort introduces 110 rooms, suites and villas alongside 20 private residences. Its arrival brings the Mediterranean-inspired Nammos hospitality concept into the Middle East resort market. Guests can access high-end accommodation, dining, wellness, beach and
