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31 published stories in Travel — Hotels & Resorts. Latest first.
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In Niseko, where powder snow and dramatic mountain scenery have transformed Hokkaido into an international alpine destination, PCPD and Hyatt are introducing ONE HANAZONO VILLAS. The limited collection of 13 private residences combines Kengo Kuma’s architecture, André Fu’s interiors and Park Hyatt service in a distinctly residential interpretation of mountain living.
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From sketching crimson maples and golden larches to dining on Shinshu’s autumn harvest beneath the changing foliage, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is marking the 2026 season with five experiences designed around the landscape, flavours and quieter rhythms of autumn in Nagano.
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Rosewood AMAALA has opened in Triple Bay, introducing Rosewood’s first Saudi Arabian resort to a coastline shaped by coral reefs, desert landscapes and the Hijaz mountains. With 110 pool villas, an expansive Asaya wellness centre and eight dining venues, the new retreat places restoration and a sense of place at its centre.
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KAI Matsumoto is set to reopen in Asama Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, on 4 August 2026 following a comprehensive renovation. The refreshed ryokan places Matsumoto’s traditions of hot springs, music, craftsmanship and regional wine at the centre of a stay that introduces a distinctly contemporary interpretation of Japanese hospitality.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Thailand, bringing its established approach to hospitality to Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district. With 416 guestrooms, 58 suites, a substantial dining programme, extensive event spaces and a locally informed design, the new hotel is positioned as a gathering place as much as a place to stay.
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Portugal’s Algarve is often associated with its beaches, but its inland hills, historic towns, working markets and protected wetlands offer a quieter way to experience the region. A 48-hour itinerary through Loulé, Querença, Olhão and Tavira reveals an Algarve shaped as much by craft, food and landscape as by the Atlantic.
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On 27 August 2026, Waldorf Astoria New York will turn its restored Grand Ballroom into an unexpected tennis venue for one evening. The Ballroom Tennis Invitational introduces Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club, a new global platform connecting the culture of tennis and padel with landmark destinations, fine dining and the distinctive rituals of luxury hospitality.
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The Ritz-Carlton Reserve concept is moving from secluded destination estates into one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Set to open in Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030, the new property will introduce an urban interpretation of the brand, combining privacy, personalised hospitality, wellbeing and a strong connection to place.
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Berlin’s City West is set for a new chapter in hospitality as Hotel Palace Berlin prepares to join Hyatt Regency in early 2027. Following a phased renovation, the landmark property will bring its established meeting and leisure facilities into Hyatt’s expanding German portfolio.
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Auberge Safari brings together nine camps and lodges across Tanzania, pairing private access to some of East Africa’s most remarkable wildlife landscapes with a deliberately unhurried approach to travel. Its new portfolio places conservation, local communities and a more personal understanding of safari at the centre of the experience.
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