Hotels & Resorts

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Bernard Arnault’s family holding company, Financière Agache, has purchased the luxurious Hôtel Cap Estel on the Côte d’Azur, extending its footprint on the French Riviera. The company already is a stakeholder in The Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) which operates a huge stable of assets down the road in Monaco, including two palaces and two deluxe hotels, four casinos, 33 bars and restaurants, three spas and more.

Rocco Forte Hotels is offering travellers to Germany a new way to explore “the legendary castles of King Ludwig II.” Built between 1864 and 1886, the castles of Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites for their historical significance and “fairytale charm.”

MGallery, Accor’s boutique hotel collection within its luxury division, has its sights set on the French Alps. The brand is scheduled to open a hotel in the heart of the Valmorel ski resort. The opening will mark MGallery’s inaugural mountain retreat and aims to position Valmorel as “a must-visit destination for travellers seeking immersive experiences, unspoiled nature and responsible luxury.”

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has unveiled its newly refurbished One-Bedroom Villas and Family Villas, revealing a renewed expression of luxury beachfront living in central Vietnam.

Meliá Hotels International’s first luxury hotel in Peru, The Meliá Collection Lima, will start welcoming guests in July 2026, as the hospitality giant expands its footprint in Latin America.

Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga, a 118-acre estate in California’s Napa Valley, will open in January 2027.

Driving the Rocco Forte brand’s expansion across Europe and the Middle East will be the focus of a new strategic partnership between Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has embarked on a series of renovations across its global portfolio, with each project designed to reflect the Accor brand’s focus on the guest experience.

W Hotels has just opened its first all-inclusive hotel. Developed in partnership with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels, W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive marks “a significant milestone” for the brand as it opens in doors in the Dominican Republic.

Set on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and located in a 13th-century Capuchin monastery, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel announced it is partnering with Technogym, inclusive of a four-day retreat being held this November.

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, a luxury wellness resort on northern Italy’s Lake Garda, has introduced a new category of accommodation: fully serviced villas, touted as a first for Lake Garda.