With 2026 around the corner, here are three new exciting hotel and cruise openings slated for the new year.
Opening May 1st 2026, Zannier Bendor brings a new chapter to Île de Bendor in the South of France
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Hotel designation, marking a historic milestone as the first Hotel Indigo property to receive this prestigious recognition.
Antigua’s luxury landscape is entering a new chapter as The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua unveils new visuals and details ahead of its official sales launch in early 2026.
More recently, travelers are seeking meaning in the places they travel to. With overtourism reshaping how people choose destinations, there is growing demand for authenticity, heritage, and a genuine connection to place.
Throughout 2025, travelers have shifted their preferences from jam-packed itineraries to calmcations, prioritizing immersive wellness-centered retreats.
An inspired stay blending art, exploration, and family connection at Amsterdam’s Grand Dame hotel, set on the banks of the Amstel River
As part of its extensive transformation, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita unveils a new era of island wellness with the reopening of Oseyan Spa—Mauritius’s only overwater spa—now reimagined to nurture body, mind, and soul.
Wheels Up Elevates In-Flight Dining with AtYourJet. The partnership introduces a digital ordering platform and chef-curated menus, enhancing the premium onboard experience for Wheels Up Signature Members
As travelers book ahead of the busy holiday season, more families are looking to include their young travelers in on-property wellness and spa experiences.
A New Chapter Begins as Europe’s Legendary Grand Hotel Returns - Alive with the Spirit of the Black Forest and the Cultural Pulse of Baden-Baden
Altamer, the premier collection of luxury beachfront villas in Anguilla, unveils an elevated racquet sports program led by resident tennis pro Ryan Williams.
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence, a landmark addition to the Tuscan capital.
Heritage Le Telfair in the unspoiled region of Bel Ombre in southern Mauritius has introduced a new Kids-Only dining space on the resort.
2026 travel trends include: Glowmads, Shelf Discovery, Altitude Shift, Bookbound, Catching Flights and Feelings, Family Miles, Destination Check-in.
