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Capella Hotel Group celebrates an outstanding presence across The 50 Best Hotels 2026, with three properties recognised among the world’s top 50: Capella Bangkok has been named No.2, Capella Sydney No.16 and Patina Osaka No.33. Capella Sydney was also awarded Best Hotel in Oceania for the second consecutive year, while Patina Osaka received the Nikka Best New Hotel Award. Capella Hanoi and Capella Singapore were also recognised at No.81 and No.97 respectively in the extended

Transformative luxury retreat Patina Maldives, Fari Islands unveils a new stage of The Perpetual Journey, its ongoing programme of art, culture, wellness and conscious dining experiences. Highlights from August to November include acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Shezad Dawood’s inaugural Patina Art Residency, a junior football camp led by FC Bayern Munich coach Jonas Caryot and a three-day Diwali celebration bringing together chef Atul Kochhar, mixologist Giancarlo Mancino

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has welcomed globally acclaimed designer, artist and vintage collector Sean Wotherspoon for an exclusive collaboration bringing together fashion, art, creativity and the marine environment of the Maldives. The collaboration transformed the Fari Art Atelier at Patina Maldives into a space shaped by Sean's distinctive visual language, centred around Respect the Reef, a large-scale ceramic fish sculpture created collectively with guests.

International boutique hospitality group The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts is entering a new phase of growth with the opening of The First Cortina on 4 December 2026. This new 76-key property expands its European footprint and heralds the strategically significant evolution of its portfolio into three distinct, complementary brands: contemporary luxury brand The First; specialist wellness brand REVĪVŌ and experiential hotel and resort brand, The Pavilions.

Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has been voted the No. 1 Hotel in the World and No. 1 City Hotel in Asia by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. To commemorate this milestone, Patina Osaka has launched a special collaboration collection with globally renowned creator VERDY, who has served as the hotel’s Creative Partner since its opening. The limited-edition collection launched this month and is available only at Patina Osaka.

The Datai Pledge has released its sixth annual Impact Report, a detailed, transparent and data-rich publication that captures the measurable change achieved through the ambitious sustainability and conservation programme of The Datai Langkawi. The report reveals the challenges, solutions, and impact of its pioneering nature-positive initiatives across four key pillars: Wildlife For The Future, Fish For The Future, Youth For The Future and Pure For The Future.

Located at the Italian Style Area, Patina Tianjin is proud to announce a creative partnership with multidisciplinary artist Oscar Wang ahead of the hotel’s opening in late 2026. Inspired by Wang’s deeply personal connection to Tianjin, the collaboration will see the creation of an exclusive site-specific artwork which is inspired by the hotel’s historic architecture and unique character, and a signature collection of lifestyle merchandise.

Travellers booking Malaysia Airlines flights from the UK to Asia and Australasia can now uncover another side of Malaysia, with a complimentary domestic return flight from Kuala Lumpur, through the airline’s 'Bonus Side Trip' promotion. With only applicable taxes to pay, the offer allows travellers to add a stopover at one of eight Malaysian destinations on either their outbound or return journey. Among them is Kuantan, the capital of Pahang - Peninsular Malaysia’s largest st

Patina Hotels & Resorts has announced the second edition of its Patina Art Residency, a platform bringing together artistic immersion, international art-world perspectives and purposeful patronage. Under the new theme, Rooted Realms, artists are invited to explore how place, identity and the environment shape one another. Submissions are open until 30 August, with the winner set to be revealed later this year at a private event in central London.

Amilla Maldives has unveiled its latest wellness residency featuring accomplished Holistic Wellness Practitioner Nongluck Chuaychuang (Nikki), a Reiki Master and Sound Healing specialist. Until 30 August, guests are invited to embark on a series of thoughtfully curated wellness experiences led by Nikki, each designed to restore inner balance, cultivate a sense of peace, and inspire deep, transformative relaxation.

For the fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers — travellers from across the world — have voted Capella Hotels and Resorts the world's best hotel brand, a distinction no other brand currently holds, and one that carries particular weight coming from guests across a portfolio of just ten properties including Capella Kyoto as the latest opening in March this year. Patina Osaka — part of sister brand Patina Hotels & Resorts — was also voted both The World's No. 1 Best

On 7th and 8th August, Chiva-Som Hua Hin brings its 2026 wellness concept to life through a special culinary collaboration with Bo.lan, one of Thailand’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants, inspired by the principles of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) and its enduring connection to Thailand’s cultural and healing heritage.

Capella Hotel Group and Verso Projects announce a landmark partnership to debut Capella Residences Brisbane in 2029. Marking the third Capella Residences globally after Seoul and Bangkok – and the first branded residence of any kind in Brisbane – this extraordinary collaboration will see the restoration and transformation of the historic Shafston House estate into an exclusive riverfront address.

The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13 to 15 August 2026, bringing together Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition. The festival expands its 2026 programme with the addition of Milind Soman, DJ FS Green and National Geographic, joining festival headliner Rosamund Pike alongside an exceptional collective of artists, chefs, designers and cultural voices from around the world.

Chiva-Som Hua Hin, the internationally acclaimed wellness destination, has officially launched Friends of Chiva-Som 2026, reinforcing its core philosophy that individual wellness and environmental sustainability are deeply interconnected. This initiative brings together inspiring advocates from diverse backgrounds who share Chiva-Som’s values, leveraging their collective voices to amplify awareness and purposeful action, and drive meaningful change for both people and the pla

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Christian Westbeld as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia overseeing Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud and Capella Hanoi. Hailing from Frankfurt, Westbeld's path into hospitality leadership spans 25 years across four continents including F&B and senior management roles at Raffles Hotels & Resorts in Dubai, Beijing and Singapore; senior operations leadership at MGM China’s large scale integrated resorts; before returning to Raffles Singap

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as Chief Development Officer as it accelerates the next phase of its global expansion across its Capella and Patina brands. Jaffer will lead the Group’s global development and help shape hospitality-focused real estate platforms.

Natural luxury island resort Amilla Maldives has partnered with local brand The Clay Studio Maldives to create a dedicated ceramics workshop. The Clay Studio enables guests of all abilities, ages and skill levels to experience the soothing art of shaping and moulding clay, on a grounding and tactile journey deeply rooted in Maldivian artistry and mindfulness.

Capella Hotel Group announced the launch of Capella Residences Bangkok, a 262-unit residential centrepiece of the WellEra development, located at the intersection of Sarasin and Langsuan Roads and overlooking Lumpini Park in Bangkok's prestigious Lumpini district, marking the brand's first entry into wellness-integrated branded residences.

Transformative wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin continues its 2026 wellness journey through its year-long programme of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), a philosophy that has complemented its holistic approach for more than three decades. From June - September, the TTM elements of ‘Wind’ and ‘Water’ are brought to life by a plethora of activities, classes and treatments - many brand-new - available to all guests.