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18/06/2026

First Look: Miraval The Red Sea

Miraval has made its international debut in Saudi Arabia with an adults-only, all-inclusive wellness retreat on Shura Island. The resort is a 30-minute drive from Red Sea International Airport (RSI) and features 180 rooms, including villas with private pools. A 40,000-square-foot spa anchors the property, offering 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. Dining spans four venues, including waterfront restaurant Coral Cove and interactive cooking experiences at the Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen. Cultural activities range from Arabic calligraphy to perfume blending, while outdoor experiences include stargazing, mangrove kayaking and beachfront paddleboarding. Guests can also access the first island championship golf course in the kingdom, Shura Links.

11/06/2026

First Look: Oku Bodrum, Türkiye

Oku hotels has made its Türkiye debut with a new adults-only boutique hotel in northern Bodrum. The 58-key property offers rooms and suites overlooking the Aegean Sea, with private pools available in selected categories. Interiors draw on natural materials and an earthy palette, complemented by an art collection by Turkish curator Begüm Güney. Dining spans three venues, including the brand’s Japanese-Latin fusion Teyo and Mediterranean restaurant Kima, alongside a waterfront Round Bar. Leisure offerings include watersports in a protected swimming bay, a private jetty for tours to nearby islands and a spa with a hammam and outdoor treatment cabanas.

10/06/2026

First Look: Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, Germany

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, marking the brand’s entry into continental Europe. Set within the former Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, the historic 126-key hotel has reopened after a pandemic closure, following renovation and repositioning under the Taj brand. Rooms combine European heritage with Indian-inspired design, anchored by the Royal Presidential Suite. Located near Frankfurt’s exhibition district, the hotel targets business travellers and features a members-only business club. Key facilities include the J Wellness Circle with Ayurveda treatments, a fitness center and several meeting and event spaces. Dining venues include the signature Bombay Brasserie, Jimmy’s Bar and an all-day Lobby Bar.

05/06/2026

First Look: Tulåh, India

Set within 30 acres of forests and medicinal gardens in northern Kerala, Tulåh Clinical Wellness marks the India debut of Dubai-based KEF Hospitality. The property features 65 suites and 14 treatment spaces centred on personalised wellbeing, with facilities including The Sonorium, described as the world’s largest sound-healing dome, as well as a vichy bed, watsu pool, yoga studio and sauna. Wellness programmes are tailored through the Tulåh Life Index using advanced diagnostics, including genomics, microbiome mapping and biomarker analysis. Guests can dine on seasonal produce sourced from the property’s gardens, while leisure amenities include a golf course and courts for tennis, padel and pickleball.

25/05/2026

First Look: Rah Gili Maldives

Rah Gili Maldives by Six & Six Private Islands has opened in South Malé Atoll, a short speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE). The island features beachfront and overwater villas with indoor-outdoor living and private pools. Located beside a protected dolphin sanctuary, the resort offers opportunities to observe spinner dolphins in their natural habitat. Wellness is led by Spa by Eleina with five treatment rooms, resident nutritionists and fitness coaches, plus yoga sessions at the pavilion and a dedicated kids’ club. Dining spans multiple international venues, including all-day dining at Juliette’s, Maakeyolhu for Maldivian cuisine and Amrit Beach Club with private cabanas and poolside dining.

18/05/2026

First Look: W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu W Sardinia - Poltu Quatu

W Hotels expands its Italian portfolio with W Sardinia, a 157-key resort set in the quaint village of Poltu Quatu. Designed by Meyer Davis, the property is carved into a natural fjord and defined by whitewashed architecture, symmetrical arches and clean geometric elements. Select suites feature private pools, including two Penthouse Suites with coastal views. Social spaces centre around the brand’s signature W Lounge and Wet Deck, while the Away Spa and Fit gym extend the wellness offering. Seafood restaurant Tanit overlooks the private marina, which connects guests to nearby coves. The always-on island programming brings rotating experiences from artisan workshops to guided hikes.

15/05/2026

First Look: Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes Amoh Rhodes

Marriott’s The Luxury Collection debuts on the Greek island of Rhodes with Amoh, a 197-key resort set on a clifftop peninsula framed by two private beaches. Accommodation includes the 178-square-metre Rhoda Presidential Suite, with a private terrace and pool offering uninterrupted Mediterranean views. Interiors draw on Greek stonework traditions, with mineral tones and tactile materials complemented by artworks sourced from an ancient quarry. The resort has eight dining venues, including seafood restaurant Kymata and Isle Pool Bar, plus sunset aperitivo and olive tasting experiences. Wellness facilities include the Elispa spa, a Technogym fitness centre, a pilates studio and tennis courts.

13/05/2026

First Look: The St Regis Budapest

The St Regis Budapest debuts in Hungary’s Klotild Palace, a Unesco World Heritage site, by the Danube River. The 102-room property features 39 suites, including a two-bedroom Presidential Suite and Klotild Tower Suite. Drawing on Budapest’s operatic heritage, rooms feature wood-framed windows that mimic theatre boxes. The St Regis Bar anchors evening programming with live music. Dining venues include a Japanese omakase restaurant and a Hungarian-French patisserie. Wellness facilities offer Hungarian bath-inspired experiences, a hammam, a sauna and an indoor pool.

12/05/2026

First Look: W Riyadh – KAFD, Saudi Arabia

W Riyadh – KAFD hotel opens in the capital’s King Abdullah Financial District, marking the debut of W Hotels in Saudi Arabia. Located 20 minutes from King Khalid International Airport, the property is linked by the Riyadh Metro. Accommodation comprises 210 rooms, including a 390-square-metre W Penthouse with two bedrooms, a private office and gym. Interiors draw on Saudi heritage, pairing Najdi textiles with desert-inspired stone and marble finishes. Signature spaces include the W Lounge, Away Spa, Fit fitness centre and Wet Deck, an outdoor poolside venue with private cabanas. Refreshments are also available at Latin American restaurant Sira and coffee house Beni.

08/05/2026

Inside the launch of the Connections Luxury Council

Connections Luxury Council brought together the founding members for its inaugural roundtable gathering at Estiatorio Milos Dubai in Atlantis The Royal in the UAE. Senior luxury travel leaders attended the meeting, which was paired with a luxury dining experience at one of Dubai’s most famous restaurants. Debate focused on the impact of recent Middle East travel disruption, shifting demand and evolving traveller expectations across the luxury sector. The council will meet biannually, with insights published in an industry report set to launch this summer.

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