One year from now, Club Med will be unveiling its first resort in South Africa: Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari. Located on the Dolphin Coast, north of Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the all-inclusive resort will combine a beach getaway with an immersive safari.

After carving out a strong presence across Asia’s mid and upscale hotel segments over the last four decades, Thai hospitality firm Centara is cautiously stepping into the luxury market, with early signs of success inspiring more high-end properties.

Hyatt’s Unbound Collection will make its Thai debut with the signing of two new hotels – The Barai Hua Hin and Narai Hotel in Bangkok – in 2026 and 2028 respectively.

Anantara Siam Bangkok is set to embark on a USD $50 million enhancement that will touch upon nearly every aspect of the hotel, in addition to creating more cultural storytelling, sensory rituals and guest immersion.

In celebration of its upcoming 20th anniversary, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is partnering with Aurora Spa & Bathhouse to offer a unique and immersive retreat experience on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Zeavola Resort, a beachfront property on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island, will undergo a complete transformation and reopen as OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in October 2025 following its acquisition by OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group.

Air France will introduce a new nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Phuket in Southern Thailand to its winter 2025-2026 flight schedule.

Seabourn has released details of a series of new sailings to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Taiwan for late 2026/early 2027 aboard Seabourn Encore. The itineraries, currently available to Seabourn Club Members, will open to the public on 22 April 2025.

Following in the pioneering footsteps of Aman Tokyo and Aman New York, today, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok opens its doors.

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has unveiled its newest accommodation option, the Mekong Explorer Tent, offering panoramic views of Northern Thailand’s landscapes, renowned for their beauty.

Following a four-week renovation period, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has unveiled comprehensively redesigned rooms with more changes yet to come.

Global luxury travel design network, Traveller Made, has reached its threshold for the number of buyers accepted to the inaugural Essence of Phuket trade show.