The latest hotel and resort openings to inspire client getaways
By Ann Ruppenstein /  July 2, 2026

Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates

V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection

For clients looking for a tranquil escape, V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection now open.

Located on the private island of Mirihi, one of the Maldives’ most pristine isles in the South Ari Atoll, the property is accessible via a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé.

The resort has 42 spacious villas, including four new luxury overwater villas with expansive private pools with panoramic ocean views and private butler service.

Little Elephant Pepper Camp

With just three spacious safari suites and one two-bedroom family suite – each with a private veranda and plunge pool – the newly opened Little Elephant Pepper Camp is the first ultra high-end luxury accommodation in the Mara North Conservancy. 

With no fences, the new Camp offers guests an experience drawn from the traditions of mobile safari but with all the luxuries that discerning travellers have come to expect from this elevated level of safari.

The site is located a little more than half a kilometre away from Elephant Pepper Camp, the intimate, low-impact camp is sheltered under the African pepper trees that give it its name.

Lewa Safari Camp

Lewa Safari Camp has reopened this month, following a complete restoration.

New features include a redesigned central Dining Tree deck, shaded verandas, and grander guest safari tents. There is also a separate well-stocked bar and lounge area, as well as an upgraded spa.

Situated within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which includes 65,000 acres of protected wilderness renowned for its black rhino and Grevy’s zebra populations, the camp offers some of East Africa’s most compelling conservation-focused safari experiences, with low vehicle density and strong Big Five potential.

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca

Mandarin Oriental has opened its third Spanish property, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, marking the brand’s first property in the Balearic Islands.

Located on the southwest coast near Puerto Portals, this transformation of a historic hotel features 131 elegant rooms, including 44 suites and nine bungalows, diverse dining, a wellness sanctuary, and stunning Mediterranean views amidst lush gardens and dramatic coastal terrain.





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