Mid 2026 Opening Planner for Fairmont New Orleans

Fairmont New Orleans will open in the city’s Central Business District, near the historic French Quarter. Housed within the former Bank of New Orleans building, the hotel will offer 250 guestrooms and suites, as well as a restaurant, lobby lounge and rooftop bar. A swimming pool will feature expansive views...

419-Key Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Planner for Mid 2026 Opening

Perfectly located in Bangkok vibrant central district, this destination is just steps from world-class shopping, dining, and lifestyle experiences. Enjoy 8 unique culinary venues, from immersive dining to a rooftop bar. Accommodations blend Thailand floral heritage with timeless elegance, featuring Fairmont Gold, a kids club, and pet-friendly options. Meeting spaces...

Fairmont Adding a property in Hanoi, Early 2026

Fairmont Hanoi, perfectly situated within Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter, is a 5-star luxury property with 241 well-appointed rooms and suites. Eight dining and bar venues are located within, making it an ideal choice for any traveler looking to explore Hanoi or make it a truly relaxing and indulgent vacation. After...

Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different

Swire Hotels has built two distinct hospitality propositions: Upper House, shaped around a residential luxury ethos, and EAST, a lifestyle business hotel designed for guests who value informality, community, and choice. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Dean Winter explains how Swire’s “thinking differently mindset” shows up in people culture, design...

New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal. To obtain effective corporate reporting and governance practices, it is essential...

New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal. To obtain effective corporate reporting and governance practices, it is essential...