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Nov. 2nd, 2024 2025 is set to become a landmark year for luxury hotels and we start our global New Hotel and Resort Openings series in Africa and the Middle East. Poised to redefine luxury and architectural grandeur and combine with sustainability and unique offerings, here is a look at 9 properties which have been confirmed to open next year in Africa and the Middle East. Photo Credit: courtesy of Saruni BasecampBasecamp Samburu Opening January 2025 Basecamp Samburu affords guests the opportunity to discover Kenya’s wildlife in the hidden northern landscape of Samburu. Get off the beaten path at this…

Columbia HillenMere steps from the imposing National Bank of Romania and numerous restaurants, museums and art galleries in the heart of historic Bucharest, the Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town could not be better positioned.  Opened less than a decade ago after two years of renovation by a Lithuanian-based group, the 7-storey building has housed many tenants during its 150-year existence including being an insurance company, cheese shop, bakery, tailor, stockbroker and a fur company. It also survived a major earthquake in 1977 which destroyed part of the structure. Columbia HillenArriving after a tiring 5-hour drive through undulating Romanian countryside,…

Crowne Plaza HY36I find myself in Manhattan a couple of times a year, so I’ve tried quite a few hotels around the city. There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to places to stay, but that list gets a lot shorter if you're looking for a hotel that feels new and fresh and is in the heart of all the action. Enter the Crowne Plaza HY36 in the trendy Hudson Yards neighborhood. Central to Crowne Plaza’s reimagination of the brand, the hotel was designed by NYC architecture firm Stonehill Taylor and opened in 2017. Even today, it…

Thompson Palm Springs Photo by Jill WeinleinAfter years of construction, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally open to the public and taking reservations for low-rise tower guest rooms and suites. What makes this hotel extra special is its epicenter in the creative Uptown Design District. Amid a destination rich in art and culture, the bright white exterior displays a colorful collection of curated artwork inside. The hotel's partner HALL Group commissioned long-time partner Virginia Shore of Shore Art Advisory to select the diverse, contemporary and eclectic works displayed. Shore sourced from local and international artists with varied backgrounds and perspectives. These…

Courtesy of SofitelUshering in a new era of French-inspired luxury and understated grandeur, the five-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Sofitelsydney.com.au has officially unveiled its $70 million refurbishment, with final completion set for November. The rebirth of this Sydney, Australia icon coincides with the Diamond Jubilee of the global Sofitel brand, celebrating 60 years of embodying French art de vivre all over the world. Created by Qantas Airlines in 1966, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has a storied history. Central to the hotel's new vision was to reignite the hotel’s original jet-set glamor when it opened as Australia's premier five-star hotel for an international…

Petco Park in San Diego. Photo by Jill WeinleinThe newly renovated Omni San Diego Hotel is the ultimate hotel for San Diego Padres fans. Located next to Petco Park, Charles Cho, the General Manager of the Omni Hotel said, “Omni San Diego Hotel is thrilled to unveil an enhanced guest experience, providing visitors and locals with a relaxing and rejuvenating place to stay while they immerse themselves in everything the city has to offer." Even though this season is over for the Padres, the hotel showcases new amenities and baseball theme decor throughout the public areas and guest rooms. When the season returns,…