JW Marriott Opens Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica
JW Marriott Costa Elena has opened on Playa El Jobo with 415 rooms, 17 pools and 15 dining and bar venues, marking the brand’s first all-inclusive resort worldwide.
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Marriott Plans Eight-Hotel Expansion Across Five Dutch Cities
Marriott’s Townhouse deal covers eight Dutch hotels, with Series by Marriott and Tribute Portfolio affiliations planned across five cities.
Sports Illustrated Resorts Expands Into Hotels With Wyndham Partnership
Sports Illustrated Resorts is expanding into conventional hotels with Wyndham, with Nashville open and Chicago, Baton Rouge and Tuscaloosa next in line.
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Resorts in Mexico Go All-Inclusive
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum are now all-inclusive, but their age policies and booking benefits differ. Here’s what travelers need to know.
Marriott Signs Moxy and Thailand’s First Bonvoy Apartments in Khao Lak
Marriott has signed a 160-room Moxy and Thailand’s first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy at Khao Lak’s Matalay, with opening dates yet to be announced.
Maxx Royal Plans Five-Island Maldives Resort for Autumn 2027
Maxx Royal plans an autumn 2027 Maldives debut with 250 villas, signature restaurants and family facilities across five interconnected islands.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo Opens With 216 Rooms in Hokkaido
Hyatt Centric Sapporo has opened with 216 rooms, Hokkaido-focused dining and an opening offer for stays through December 31, 2026.
Disney Previews Lakeshore Lodge’s Lobby and Branch & Brush Lounge
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, with bookings starting October 6–8. New renderings reveal its lobby and Branch & Brush lounge.
Choice Hotels to Buy Harvest Hosts for $130 Million in Outdoor Travel Push
Choice Hotels is acquiring RV membership platform Harvest Hosts for about $130 million, extending its asset-light lodging strategy into outdoor and RV travel.
Nobu to Open First Puerto Rico Hotel in San Juan in 2028
Nobu will debut in Puerto Rico in 2028 with a 50-room hotel and restaurant in San Juan, adding another luxury hospitality project to the Caribbean capital.
Preferred Hotels Expands Legend Collection With 11 Properties
Preferred’s Legend Collection adds 11 properties, from Venice and Bangkok to a future UAE resort. Here’s what travelers should check before booking.
Tamarind Reopens in Barbados, Completing Marriott’s Seven-Resort Overhaul
The 111-room Tamarind returns with new dining venues, CAMP Club and local experiences, completing Marriott’s two-year renovation of its Barbados Collection.
Hilton Plans Japan’s First Motto Hotel in Kyoto for 2029
The 108-room Motto by Hilton Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will bring the lifestyle brand to Japan and help expand Hilton’s city portfolio to seven hotels.
Corinthia Plans 50-Suite Grace Bay Hotel and Branded Residences
Corinthia plans a 50-suite hotel and serviced residences on Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Four Seasons Adds Curated Trips Across Hawaii, Japan and Thailand
Four Seasons introduces seven- to 11-day journeys linking its properties in Hawaii, Japan and Thailand, with coordinated planning and locally guided experiences.