Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates
Wilderness Mara
For clients seeking a safari experience, Wilderness Mara is a newly opened safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara that blends conservation with luxury.
Formerly Little Governors’ Camp, the fully rebuilt property is located within the Mara Triangle in the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve and honours a fifty-year legacy while offering exclusive wildlife encounters, sustainable design, twelve suites, and wellness experiences.
Wilderness Mara marks the company’s debut in Kenya and the only new camp opening for the brand in 2026. Framed by the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment, the camp occupies a prime position, offering outstanding year-round game viewing.
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun + Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta
Hard Rock Hotels has announced that the beachfront Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Both resorts are pausing operations this summer to undergo extensive physical and experiential upgrades aimed at setting a new benchmark for experiential hospitality in their respective regions.
Reservations for both properties are now officially open, ahead of the grand reopening in late December 2026. This comprehensive renovation focuses heavily on infrastructure, contemporary design, and tangible guest benefits. Hard Rock Hotels will execute a sophisticated architectural vision that marries modern luxury with the brand’s unique energy. When the resorts reopen this winter, guests will experience a transformed environment across both properties, encompassing fully updated accommodations, public spaces, and core amenities.
A brand-new exclusive collection of music history will debut across both properties. Featuring unique items from legendary icons and today’s top global artists, these meticulously curated displays reinforce the priceless musical heritage that makes Hard Rock entirely unique in the hospitality world.
Meeting and convention spaces at both properties will receive a complete design overhaul. Additionally, the beachfront wedding chapel at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be beautifully renovated to offer an elegant, updated setting for destination ceremonies.
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The Hari Singapore
Harilela Hotels has set its sights on Singapore as the third home for its acclaimed hotel brand The Hari, set to complement the existing properties in London and Hong Kong.
The spring 2027 opening will see the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre transformed into a luxury 326-bedroom hotel featuring a rooftop pool, executive lounge, dining and wellness experiences, and the brand’s signature revolving rota of artwork.
British designer Tara Bernerd, whose distinctive vision has shaped both The Hari London and The Hari Hong Kong, will bring her signature approach to The Hari Singapore. Balancing contemporary elegance with a strong sense of place, the design creates layered interiors that feel both sophisticated and welcoming, reflecting the energy and cultural character of Singapore.
Grounded in the Harilela family’s commitment to exemplary hospitality, each of The Hari hotels is a celebration of culture, design and impeccable service.
