What’s new

Relais d’Amboise: a Loire Valley landmark transformed

August 2026 – Opening September 2026, Relais d’Amboise joins the Marugal Hotel Management portfolio, debuting as a five-star retreat in the historic heart of Amboise.

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 announces two special accolades

Badrutt’s Palace in Switzerland wins the SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award and The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York wins the American Express Travel One To Watch Award – two special accolades announced ahead of the awards ceremony in Paris on 15th September

The Loch Lomond Arms reopens

July 2026 – Turn the page on a new chapter of 800 years of aristocratic Scottish family history on the legendary shores of Loch Lomond – peppered with romance, eccentric characters and the guardianship of ancient land, passed from generation to generation.

Wildhive Callow Hall launches nature-led wellbeing space

July 2026 – The Coach House brings together thermal therapies, red light treatments, yoga, breathwork, and creative workshops, inspired by the surrounding Peak District

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 heads to Paris

March 2026 – The World’s 50 Best Hotels heads to Paris in September 2026 for its fourth edition, taking the highly anticipated awards ceremony on the road for the first time.

The Newman in London’s Fitzrovia is now open

February 2026 – Thoughtfully created by a team of like-minded hoteliers and restaurateurs who have spent decades working in the capital, The Newman brings together some of the most respected names in the hospitality scene, including Corbin and King, The Standard, The Beaumont and The Goring.

2026 Hotel Openings and Launches

The M Collective is proud to announce an incredible array of hotel openings and launches coming up next year. From a restored 500-year-old palazzo in Malta to a reimagined 17th century manor in Northumberland and an expedition yacht in the Peruvian Amazon – it’s set to be an exciting and explorative 2026 in the world of travel.

Now Open: Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing

Deep in the heart of a traditional hutong neighbourhood, Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing offers a blend of luxury and local culture.

The World’s 50 Best Hotels launches #50BestTalks: Unpacked

We are proud to have worked with The World’s 50 Best Hotels to develop a new edition of #50BestTalks that specifically focuses on trends, insights and secrets from some of the most revered hoteliers in the world.

The Culture Collective: Nicole Robinson, Chief Marketing Officer at andBeyond

Welcome to The Culture Collective, a series shining a light on the people making change in the travel industry.

The Culture Collective: Pablo Carrington, CEO and Founder of Marugal

Welcome to The Culture Collective, a new series shining a light on the people making change in the travel industry.

Hospitality super team launch Kinsfolk & Co

With a long-term mindset ensuring thoughtful excellence for years to come, Kinsfolk & Co’s pipeline includes luxury boutique hotels, neighbourhood restaurants and apartment concepts.

Taking Off: An epic adventure to Tanzania with andBeyond

Reliving a once in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tanzania

The Best of the British Virgin Islands

We’ve rounded up our top ‘not-to-be-missed’ experiences from a recent press trip to the BVI