New resort openings and updates to inspire trips
By Ann Ruppenstein /  March 19, 2026

Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates

Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals South Coast

Clients will have to wait a little bit longer to experience the updates being made to Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast in Jamaica. The resorts, which were closed for repairs following Hurricane Melissa last fall, are now undergoing a US$200 million investment to undertake a more comprehensive transformation aligned with its Sandals 2.0 vision. As a result, Sandals South Coast will reopen on November 18, followed by both Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Montego Bay on December 18.

The reimagining is set to unfold across many aspects of the guest experience, from new arrival moments overlooking the Caribbean Sea to new accommodation categories, redesigned pools, and refreshed lounge and social spaces. Culinary offerings will also expand with the introduction of new dining concepts and bar experiences across each resort.

Tivoli Maiorana Belém Pará

Tivoli Maiorana Belém Pará Hotel has opened its doors, marking the third Tivoli Hotels & Resorts property in Brazil. The hotel features 176 accommodations, including four spacious suites and two exclusive Presidential Suites, each spanning 220 sqm on the upper floors. Tivoli Maiorana Belém Pará is located in Belém, the capital of Pará state, known as the gateway to the Amazon. 

Overlooking the Guajará Bay, the rooftop restaurant and bar is home to SEEN Belém, a vibrant dining destination curated by renowned Portuguese chef and entrepreneur Olivier da Costa. Additional dining venues are Must Restaurant & Bar, The Lobby Café, and Wine Bar & Trattoria.

Kahavadi Chiang Rai

Kahavadi Chiang Rai, Curio Collection by Hilton is now open in Thailand, offering 167 spacious rooms with private balconies.

The hotel provides a full range of leisure and wellness activities including two restaurants and a bar, spa, fitness centre, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and a children’s plunge pool.

Dining options include: Larderley, inspired by Thai pinto tradition, featuring layered Thai, Asia, and international flavours; The Ledger, a stylish lounge bar blending global flavours and timeless trade inspirations, and Tasabiang, a riverside dining with contemporary Lanna cuisine, celebrating Northern Thai recipes passed down through generations.

Amangiri’s Six-Bedroom Villa

Set on nine acres of secluded terrain, Amangiri’s newly launched Six-Bedroom Villa offers a serene sanctuary in the vast openness of the Utah desert. Designed by the resort’s original architect, Marwan Al-Sayed, the villa traces the resort’s iconic silhouette, combining organic elegance with open-plan living that seamlessly extends into the great outdoors.

Perfect for families and groups, six spacious bedrooms all enjoy their own ensuites, while the master suite also features its own terrace and courtyard pool – ideal for those seeking extra privacy. At the villa’s heart lies a striking 36-metre main pool, accompanied by a covered lounge area framed by dramatic rock formations.

For wellness and rejuvenation, the villa’s own private fitness room and spa with steam room and sauna offer dedicated space for restoration, while a personal chef and villa host are on hand to provide tailored service throughout the stay.

NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, the premium brand of Minor Hotels, begins a new chapter in in Andalusia, Spain, with the debut of NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba. Following a complete restoration, the 18th century palace has been reborn as a five-star hotel, renewing its identity through a refined contemporary aesthetic and sophisticated design, while preserving its local authenticity and hallmark exclusive service. 





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