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🚢 Four Seasons plans major expansions for 2026, with new luxury openings and iconic property revivals from Paris to Porto Rico, and Carthagena to Hanoï. Notably, the launch of the first Four Seasons Yacht and the Four Seasons Private Jet offers exclusive experiences by sea and air. Highlights include Florida's Naples Beach Club, showcasing 300 meters of pristine Old Naples coastline. Emphasizing timeless luxury, these ventures promise unmatched service and meticulous attention to detail.

🏨 After years of renovations, the 4-star Hôtel Ambassador in Nice, located at 8 avenue de Suède, reopens. The Hocotel group restored this Belle Époque architectural gem, combining historical charm with modern comfort. The hotel offers 35 rooms in single, double, and family options, featuring high-end amenities and private terraces with views over the Jardin d’Arménie. Jean-Luc Bartoli, Hocotel’s General Director, emphasizes the blend of historical poetry and contemporary services.

🏨 COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, a renowned COMO Hotels and Resorts location, has fully reopened in the vibrant Sathorn district. With 137 rooms and suites, the hotel has undergone a redesign by Italian designer Paola Navone, marking her second project with COMO in Asia. The redesign embraces a blend of local materials and bold colors to encapsulate a contemporary and authentic luxury experience.

🏠 Nobu Hospitality partners with United Real Estate Company (URC) and Dhaliliyah Company to launch its first hotel residences and Nobu restaurant in Kuwait at Hessah Plaza. The project features 90 luxury serviced residences and adaptable event spaces. The Hessah Plaza development aims to elevate the district as a prime luxury destination with stunning views of the Persian Gulf, blending Nobu’s renowned style and hospitality with Kuwait’s cultural richness.

🌴 Bendor Island, a 7-hectare Mediterranean dream initiated by Paul Ricard in 1950, is set to transform in Spring 2026. Located just 10 minutes from Bandol, this island will feature 93 Zannier Bendor rooms. These will be spread across areas like Delos, Soukana, and five Madrague houses. Delos offers 39 rooms with Riviera elegance, while Soukana's 49 rooms focus on relaxation. The transformation aims to blend hospitality, culture, and nature.

🏨 Le Groupe Honotel, en collaboration avec Bpifrance et BNP Paribas Développement, a lancé la marque « GLINT, Hostel & Suites » avec 6 établissements en France. Leur objectif est de développer 20 établissements en France et en Europe d'ici 2030. GLINT offre des hébergements abordables au cœur des villes avec une tarification flexible. L'approche innovante combine l'ambiance conviviale des hostels avec le confort des hôtels boutique.

📍 Accor plans to open the Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah in Mecca in 2026. Located near the Holy Mosque, it will be the largest Sofitel globally with 1,141 rooms and suites. Situated in the Jabal Omar complex, the hotel will have two towers: North and South, each offering stunning views of the Holy Mosque. Maud Bailly, Sofitel's General Manager, highlights the hotel's blend of French and Saudi culture, emphasizing its spiritual significance.

🏖 Courchevel, celebrating 80 years of excellence, introduces new luxury offerings for the winter season. The Rosewood Courchevel – Le Jardin Alpin, the first alpine establishment by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, will open in December 2025 in Courchevel 1850. The Maison Tournier and LÙMARA, blending Mexican influences with alpine spirit, enhance Courchevel's status in luxury and gastronomy. This milestone is marked by creativity, renewal, and conviviality, reflecting the resort's celebrated vision.