Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection to assume management of four safari properties

 

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection will assume full operational management and lead the commercial strategy for four luxury safari properties from 1 January 2027, following the development of its collaboration with African Bush Camps.

A&K Sanctuary and Globe-Trotter Create the Sundowner Trunk for Kitirua Plains Lodge

 To celebrate the opening of Kitirua Plains Lodge in Kenya’s Amboseli region, A&K Sanctuary has partnered with Globe-Trotter to create the Sundowner Trunk, an entirely bespoke portable safari bar.

Natural Selection Unveils Hoanib Elephant Camp: Where the Desert Elephants Roam

 

Natural Selection’s Hoanib Elephant Camp opened in May within Namibia’s remote Kaokoland, offering travelers access to one of Africa’s last truly wild places. Located in the country’s remote northwest, this rugged landscape is shaped by ancient river systems that flow only during seasonal rains.

Minor Hotels opens Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River

 

Minor Hotels has opened reservations for Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, the Anantara brand’s first tented safari camp. The 13-key property is located within Kafue National Park in Zambia and opens during the brand’s 25th anniversary year.

JACI’S PRIVATE LODGE REOPENS IN MADIKWE, BUILT FOR THE NEXT 25 YEARS

 

Jaci’s Private Lodge officially reopened on 1 July in South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, 16 months after severe flooding in late February 2025 forced the family-owned property to close. Once the insurance and planning processes were complete, the Van Heteren family embarked on an intensive 10-month building programme, creating a lodge designed for the decades ahead.

Galapagos Safari Camp expands with Ilaló Sky House in Ecuador

 

Galapagos Safari Camp, known for introducing the luxury tented camp concept in Latin America, has expanded its hospitality offering with the opening of Ilaló Sky House, a private villa located on the slopes of Ilaló near Quito, Ecuador.

Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia Announces Artist-in-Residence Program

 

CARDAMOM Tented Camp in Cambodia has announced an artist-in-residence program.   Khmer artist Im Pesey will take up residency 21 June to 5 July at the nature-first tented camp which is accessible only by river and surrounded by 18,000 hectares of indigenous forest in Botum Sakor national park in the southwest of the country.

HIGHSTAY unveils Boétie Apartment in Paris

 

HIGHSTAY has unveiled the Boétie Apartment, a new three-bedroom residence in Paris designed for extended stays and positioned as an alternative to traditional hospitality accommodation.

Mandarin Oriental announces standalone mansions in Abu Dhabi

HONG KONG – Mandarin Oriental has announced Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, a new standalone branded residential development scheduled for handover in 2029.

 The project marks the latest expansion of the group’s Mandarin Oriental Residences portfolio and further strengthens its presence in the Middle East

Beach Enclave expands Turks & Caicos offerings with hotel-style suites

 

Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos unveiled its first hotel-style suites at Long Bay, marking a new chapter for the brand.

Wild Wakati Camp: Where Wine Meets Wilderness in the heart of the Serengeti

  

At Enduata Camps’ Wild Wakati Camp, which opened in 2026 by Tanzanian guide Michael Shayo and British hospitality expert Matt Wilkey, the sundowners are recognised as a central part of the safari experience, elevating remote wilderness hospitality with a curated and highly considered wine and cocktail offering.

Travel & Sustainability: Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces the ‘4Cs’ in its Regenerative Travel Quest

The latest impact report shows the ecolodge on the edge of Khao Sok national park embedding and measuring conservation, community, culture and commerce in its operations

Albury Landing opens new oceanfront luxury estate in the Florida Keys

 

TAVERNIER, FLORIDA KEYS – Albury Landing has opened a new oceanfront estate in the Florida Keys, located along the waters of Tavernier Key near the Old Historic District of Tavernier.

The Next Chapter Begins: Camp Unwritten Returns with World of Hyatt and Reese’s Book Club for Another Summer of Camp Magic at Under Canvas Yosemite and ULUM Moab

 

World of Hyatt members can choose between romance in Yosemite or a thriller in Moab to immerse in curated reading moments at upscale outdoor settings with best-selling authors.

Pleasanton Courtyard Bed and Breakfast expands accommodations in Fayetteville

 

FAYETTEVILLE, GA – Pleasanton Courtyard Bed and Breakfast, a Select Registry property located in Fayetteville, Georgia, has announced the opening of a fifth guest room scheduled for March 2026, expanding the capacity of the boutique accommodation as regional tourism activity increases.

New Tented Camp in Northern Thailand Now Open

 

Visama Explorer Nan tented camp located in a very scenic hill setting in northern Thailand is now open. The new responsible tourism project with a total of eight four-star fully-appointed tents officially opened its doors to its first guests 23 February.

Barlochan Cottage In Muskoka, The Ultimate Travel Destination You Never Knew You Needed In Canada

 

Starting on March 3, 2026, travelers and fans of the popular Heated Rivalry series will be able to experience something extraordinary in the picturesque region of Muskoka, Ontario.

The Water Culture House, Copenhagen newest attraction in 2026

 

The Water Culture House on Christiansholm – better known as Paper Island (Papirøen) – is set to become one of Copenhagen’s most exciting new waterfront attractions when it opens in the second half of 2026.

Eurocamp enhances environmental credentials

 

Eurocamp says 64 of its parcs in Europe have achieved a leading environmental certification, which is double the number just a year ago.

The Eugenes joins AMPR Global’s client roster

 

ATHENS – AMPR Global announces its collaboration with The Eugenes, a new villa collection and experience company founded by Dimitris Tikgas that redefines private travel through preparation, authorship, and lived experience.