Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates
Hotel Riu Palace Phuket
The 5-star beachfront Hotel Riu Palace Phuket is now open in Mai Khao, Thailand, overlooking the Sirinat National Park. The 504-room resort, which includes 49 Elite Club rooms, offers the brand’s 24-hour all-inclusive services, setting itself apart from the competition in the destination.
The property features six dining venues, seven bars, six swimming pools, and a dedicated wellness area with a fully equipped gym and a Renova Spa.
The resort is situated 16 kilometres from Phuket International Airport and 40 kilometres from the historic city centre.
Rotana La Reserva
Rotana La Reserva has unveiled a thoughtful evolution and new chapter across its 200-hectare estate in Mallorca.
The five-star private estate has reimagined its 17th-century manor house interiors with 24 rooms and suites while introducing a new collection of experiences rooted in the land, local flavours, traditions and slower rural rhythms.
New features include a 10-room agritourism retreat spanning 28 hectares and four distinct dining experiences under the culinary direction of Michelin-starred Chef Andreu Genestra and Executive Chef Irene Lluch, alongside Es Mayolet’s Sa Vinya d’Es Mayolet.
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge
Disney Vacation Club has shared a first look at the guest rooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July 1, 2027, at Walt Disney World Resort.
Located on Lake Bay, a short boat ride from Magic Kingdom Park, the all-new resort will feature 967 guest rooms ranging from intimate duo studios and spacious villas to one-of-a-kind waterfront Lake Houses.
These freestanding one- and two-bedroom retreats feature A-frame architecture and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the interior with light and lake views. Accommodating up to five or eight guests, respectively, each Lake House will feature a private porch overlooking the water, a full kitchen and a washer and dryer.
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort, a premium lifestyle and wellness resort, is set to launch in phases from October 2026 in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.
