Hotel Openings

📺 On June 17, 2026, EDITION Hotels in Greater China launched "An Invitation from E," a six-episode mini-drama series in collaboration with Fantastic Man China. Celebrating the brand’s ten-year presence, the series highlights The Shanghai EDITION, The Sanya EDITION, and the newly opened The Dali EDITION. Starring Huang Xiyan and Wu Ruichen, it features agents Ah-Fan and Xiao Song across three cities. The series supports the debut of The Dali EDITION, located near Cangshan Mountains, blending local and contemporary design.

🏖 Club Med's "Dream Makers" documentary series reveals the behind-the-scenes of creating memorable vacations. Filmed across six destinations, it details resort developments like a new beach and safari resort in South Africa and transformations in Bintan Island and Phuket. Punta Cana's resort rebuilds in ten months post-fire. Eleven candidates have a month in La Palmyre to lead their own resort. CEO Rachael Harding announces a new Koh Samui resort, opening in 2028.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation inaugurated Sonesta Essential Hotels Longview, a 50-room property in Longview, East Texas, in the second half of 2025. The hotel offers features like elevated bedding, free high-speed WiFi, hot breakfast, all-day coffee, and a fitness center. This is the third Sonesta Essential hotel with the same owner, aligning with Sonesta's strategy to expand select service properties in secondary and tertiary markets.

🏝 In Poltu Quatu, Sardinia, the newly opened W Sardinia by Marriott Bonvoy is nestled within architecture from the early 2000s by Jean-Claude LeSuiss. The hotel features 157 rooms and suites, with design by Will Meyer and Gray Davis. Rates start at £423. Guests can visit nearby San Pantaleo for art and gelato, or enjoy local wine at Surrau Winery. Dining options include Tanit restaurant with dishes like sea bass and a strong cocktail menu.

🔭 In Saudi Arabia's AlUla region, 1,100 km west of Riyadh, AlUla Manara is an emerging astrotourism destination. Covering 22,561 km², it features ancient heritage sites like Hegra. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, this observatory embraces its Dark Sky Park status, enhancing stargazing under minimal lighting. Facilities include galleries, a planetarium, and a restaurant. Part of Saudi Vision 2030, it aims to boost tourism with an immersive cosmic experience; however, start and completion dates remain unspecified.

🌴 Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra in Mallorca is now open, marking the third Mandarin Oriental in Spain. Located in Calvià near Puerto Portals, the resort features 131 rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy private yacht transfers, golf, cycling, and tennis. The dining program highlights diverse chef identities, while the spa blends Mediterranean and Oriental influences. The opening package offers two nights from €1,500, including breakfast and spa or dining credits.

🏨 Vestige Collection's latest venture, Binidufà, is a boutique hotel with 11 rooms on a northern Menorca estate. Alongside the Son Ermità property, it covers nearly 2,000 acres. The estate prioritizes traditional construction and local materials, preserving an 18th-century heritage. Guests enjoy shared wellness facilities and dining experiences. This summer, Vestige plans to open three private estates in Mallorca and Formentera, and a Namibia safari lodge in the fall.