- Set on the secluded island of Koh Krabey, Arovada by AKARYN will be the first private island wellness retreat in Cambodia, located just 20 minutes by boat from Sihanoukville. Its design will embrace outdoor living, with 40 private and unique villas for you to experience the luxury of space, privacy and exemplary service in an undiscovered tropical island setting. The Ayurah Wellness Centre will feature water therapy suites, fitness facilities and a meditation boardwalk, while dining will include the slow food concept and French-influenced Indochinese cuisine.
Amari's new Maldivian property is located on one of the most preserved atolls in the archipelago and will offer uninterrupted views of the ocean and beyond. Amari Havodda Maldives' guest rooms will be in a modern, peaceful environment, featuring 120 villas including over-water and beach options. The resort is set to be brimming with a host of culinary choices including international and Asian flavours, along with water sports allowing you to explore the colourful underwater world in the island’s house reef.
- The first five-star superior hotel to open in Hamburg in 18 years arrives in the form of The Fontenay, a 131-room contemporary lakeside hotel set on the tranquil Lake Alster. The hotel will boast a sculpture-like architecture and two restaurants, including one offering cuisine from a Michelin-starred chef. Outdoor living will be embraced at every opportunity - from the terraces of guest rooms and restaurants, to the rooftop bar. The roof will also provide a spa with a 20m horizon edge indoor/outdoor pool.
- This bijou 21-room five-star hotel set in 68 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and indigenous vegetation in the valley of Franschhoek will feature the 19th-century Manor House at its heart, with its six suites, library, living room, dining room and garden terrace. Leeu Estates' spa will offer holistic treatments, a 15-metre heated infinity pool and a TechnoGym-equipped fitness centre. Guests will have complimentary use of bicycles to explore the gorgeous surroundings.
- Housed in a former 19th century palace in the heart of Madrid's historical quarter, Barcelo Emperatriz has been transformed into a striking 146-room, five-star hotel. The design was inspired by Eugenia de Montijo, the last Empress consort of the French, and combines classic details and occasional pieces reminiscent of the neoclassic identity of the building with avant-garde furniture and technology. Guests will enjoy tapas and Madrid classics in restaurant Mutis, and relax in the sleek Eugenia Lounge.
One of Spain's most anticipated hotel openings of the year, the Hard Rock Hotel will open in Tenerife in time for winter sun holidays. The five-star beachfront hotel sits on the Canary Island’s sunny southern coast near Adeje and features two striking towers totalling 624 rooms and 266 suites. For some of the best views of the island, the rooftop sky lounge bar, located on level 17 overlooks some of Tenerife’s most impressive scenery, from the majestic Teide, Europe’s highest volcanic cone and Spain’s tallest mountain, to the lesser-known Canary Island of La Gomera.
The first newly built hotel to open on the Caribbean island in six years, Zemi Beach House will be located on one of the world’s best beaches, Shoal Bay East. The boutique property, with 54 hotel rooms, was designed with Anguilla's natural environment in mind. The interiors blend modern, clean lines with classic Caribbean building details. The hotel will have a beach concierge, the Zemi Beach House Kids Club and an oceanfront pool with an underwater window facing the beach.
- This gorgeous Italian gem located just outside of Lecce will offer guests a luxury escape in this sun-drenched corner of southern Italy. The converted 16th-century farmhouse will feature frescoes and historical treasures that were uncovered during its transformation. Masseria Trapana boasts nine stylish suites set among six gardens, a pool and Bijou Chapel. Many of the suites will have their own outdoor bathtub and private courtyard, and resident chef Maria Carla will incorporate the fresh home-grown produce with seasonal local ingredients to create delicious food.
- Nestled in the pristine Thai jungle in the exclusive corner of Layan Beach, Dream Phuket boasts natural stone walls, water features and lush greenery outside, and modern decor inside. The 174 guest rooms, suites and villas incorporate state-of-the-art technology and free-standing bathtubs. If that’s not enough, you can choose to stay in a suite with direct access to a private swim-up pool, or one of the Sky Villas which boast private pools on the penthouse balconies. Guests can also indulge in the tranquil spa, dedicated yoga area, sophisticated wine and cigar lounge or library.
Set on the southern tip of Langkawi, the first UNESCO Global Geopark in Southeast Asia, The St. Regis Langkawi will be situated on an exclusive cove, overlooking a private beach and the Andaman Sea. The Gourmand Deli will invite guests to stock up on picnic essentials, while L’Orangeria Signature Restaurant will have an open kitchen. The resort's 85 suites and luxurious over-water villas will come with 24-hour access to the signature butler service.
The all-suite Il Sereno's location in Lake Como is not its only show-stopping feature. When the elegant hotel opens in summer 2016, guests will be able to swim in a 60-foot-long freshwater infinity pool suspended over the water and dine in celebrated London restaurateur Giuliano Lotto's Restaurant, Il Sereno. The hotel will have 30 spacious rooms, a private beach and a spa situated under original arches dating back centuries.
Sri Lanka’s newest hotel is the ultimate boutique hideaway for luxe-loving travellers seeking to experience the wonders of the southern coast in style. Only a short tuk-tuk ride away from the historic Galle Fort, Owl & The Pussycat is a seaside hotspot offering 16 rooms and suites with striking views of the Indian Ocean. Its style combines bohemian hues and local influences with handmade artwork and original pieces from around the world. Guests can delight in a unique mix of traditional Sri Lankan and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine for dinner, enjoy the hotel’s talented jazz band and relax by the hotel’s jade-tiled infinity pool.
Based on a spectacular peninsula of the sun-kissed Aegean coast, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya is surrounded by significant ruins and archaeological sites, and will offer 141 rooms, all with sea views. Guests will have exclusive access to the 10,000 square metre Canyon Ranch Spa, Fitness and Wellness Centre, featuring 40 treatment rooms. The resort's two restaurants will include one in the hotel and another more casual option located adjacent to a pool and beach, both serving healthy and flavourful gourmet Mediterranean dishes.
Situated on Mallorca's Portals Nous Cove, just a short distance from Puerto Portals, Iberostar Grand Hotel Portals Nous will have 63 rooms designed and furnished to five-star hotel standards by leading Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. It will feature an innovative curtain wall system to allow efficient temperature control in the communal areas and guests will be able to enjoy a ‘biospa’, complete with a Turkish bath and sauna.
OZEN by Atmosphere promises to be a slice of paradise on the picturesque Maldivian island of Maadhoo when it opens later this year. Located just 35km from the Maldivian capital of Malé, the resort will feature contemporary villas, poised in the centre of a shimmering turquoise lagoon and fringed by white sands and tropical palm trees. All guests will stay on an all-inclusive basis so you can relax and soak up the beauty of the island without the need to carry cash or cards. With five dining restaurants and a plethora of water sports, you'll be spoilt for choice.
The first ME by Meliá hotel in America is set to give cultured, fashionable travellers a first-rate experience at the new 129-room bay-front hotel ME Miami. All guestrooms will feature work from global fashion photographer Alberto Van Stokkum, and you can indulge in the two rooftop pools, luxury spa or modern steakhouse restaurant, Rebel by STK, at the hotel that is said to become one of the hottest destinations in the city.
Located on TripAdvisor's best beach in Thailand, The Nai Harn is one of the country's most highly anticipated opening and will have 130 luxurious guest rooms and suites with panoramic views over the Andaman Sea, a bespoke spa and beautiful pool. The hotel promises to provide guests with authentic destination experiences, extraordinary culinary happenings and the best of southern Thai culture. It is the only hotel located directly on Nai Harn Beach.
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market will respond to a sense of place by showcasing Canadian designers and materials reflected in its 200 rooms, signature restaurant and rooftop bar and lounge that offers panoramic views of the city from the outdoor terrace. Located just a short walk from Parliament Hill, the hotel is in the Byward Market neighbourhood, an area that has become a centre of Ottawa's nightlife, surrounded by residential towers, restaurants and bars.
- This stylish 477-bedroom beachfront resort located at the base of The Palm Jumeirah will offer each guest incredible views of the Arabian Gulf. Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah will bring an 'LA cool' vibe to the region, featuring ten remarkable dining venues hosted by world-class chefs, a state-of-the-art spa with 14 treatment rooms, three swimming pools, a beach club and kids' club.
- The Highlands, offered by Steppes Travel, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is set on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti volcano to the north of the Ngorongoro Crater and will offer travellers the perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a high style, contemporary escape. Its exclusive, remote location far from other camps will allow you to truly soak up the Ngorongoro experience. The eight luxurious tented suites will offer king size beds with large windows so you can feel immersed in the endless views from the comfort of your bed. The main area will provide a classic camp fire experience when it gets too cold outside.
Luxury suites and spa hotel Santo Maris Oia is situated in the village of Oia, Santorini, right next to the famous cliffs where you can marvel at one of the world’s most spectacular sunsets. The resort combines Aegean and local Cycladic architecture with luxurious and modern facilities. There are 44 Suites and four Villas, all featuring private sea-view verandas with a Jacuzzi and sunbeds, flat-screen televisions and VIP bathroom essentials. Around the hotel, you will find four outdoor swimming pools, an a la carte restaurant, outdoor bar, two churches used for weddings and a spa centre with a heated indoor pool.
- The elegant Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites will open in the trendy downtown area of Chiado in Lisbon and will consist of 37 individual family apartments with child-friendly facilities including a kids' club with extended evening hours for Pyjama Club and a family café. Located between Largo de Camoes and Cais de Sodre, Martinhal Chiado will give families the chance to enjoy the sights, sounds and the amazing experiences of Lisbon – one of the most popular choices for a city break in Europe right now.
- Set within the majestic walls of one of New York’s most exceptional landmarks, The Beekman will unite some of the world’s greatest talent, including the sophisticated design of Martin Brudnizki and the culinary cachet of restaurateur and chef Tom Colicchio. The hotel's communal lounge and bar will be the centrepiece within the nine-storey iconic atrium, while intimate seating areas will allow for all-day dining and cart-side cocktail service. Located within the centre of Lower Manhattan’s downtown and nestled between the East and Hudson Rivers, The Beekman is surrounded by some of Manhattan’s most cherished attractions, including the Brooklyn Bridge and the World Trade Centre.
- The luxury Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Hotel Resort & Spa is surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes while magnificently perched almost 3,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon, making it the highest five-star resort in the Middle East and the second highest in the world. One of the hotel's most unique features will be a canyon-edge platform, famously named after Princess Diana, who graced the incredible site. Guests will enjoy intriguing dining experiences, a shisha lounge, stargazing platform and infinity swimming pool during their stay.
- A combination of luxury features and location in an untouched corner of Mallorca make Park Hyatt Mallorca one of the hottest openings of 2016. Inspired by the local community, the hotel will offer guests an unrivalled Mallorquian experience. It will feature the style of a traditional hilltop village, complete with a convivial village square. There will be 142 luxurious guest rooms and 16 exquisitely designed suites. Rooms will feature private terraces with unparalleled views of the verdant valley or Balearic Sea.