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Capella Ubud is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Jaquier as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of diverse experience in luxury hospitality across Asia, Africa, and the United States, Christian brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and a deep passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary. With over two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Michelin-starred restaurants and iconic hotels across the globe, Alonso will oversee the resort’s vibrant  dining programme, comprising 13 distinct culinary concepts, as well as in-villa dining and the resort’s sustainable farming initiatives.

Patina Osaka, the first hotel in Japan by Capella Hotel Group which opened on 1 May 2025, marks mindful creativity and local artistry with a special collection of exclusive merchandise designed with VERDY, a globally recognised cultural leader and creative force originally from Osaka.

Capella Ubud, Bali, launches bespoke family getaway and invites discerning families to embark on an extraordinary journey where nature, heritage, and indulgence intertwine.

Capella Hotel Group has engaged former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs as Senior Strategic Advisor to provide counsel as the group continues its growth trajectory. Jacobs will bring his extensive hospitality experience to offer strategic insights for the brand's direction. He will focus on strengthening the brand's key differentiators, ensuring they remain authentic and relevant as the industry evolves, with guest experience as the core focus.

Transformative luxury retreat, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, introduces the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey, taking place from July to September 2025. The third quarter’s curated programme weaves together elevated wellness residencies with renowned practitioners, immersive cultural celebrations including the inaugural Fari Islands Festival, and elite football camps with newly crowned Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich.

Capella Hotels and Resorts has been named “Best Hotel Brand” in Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Awards for the third consecutive year. Singapore-based luxury hospitality brand celebrates a proud milestone, honoured once again in Travel + Leisure's prestigious World's Best Awards.

Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively towards its net zero vision.

Esteemed art patrons and collectors gathered in London to inaugurate the Patina Art Residency. This new annual art award from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrates emerging artists whose work reflects a commitment to impact and sustainability. Each year, one artist will be selected to create at one Patina destination, where art and hospitality come together in a meaningful way.

Capella Hotels and Resorts will make its much-anticipated first foray into Europe with the opening of Capella Florence in 2027. Occupying a privileged position in the historic and cultural heart of Florence, moments from the Piazza della Libertà and the Duomo, this respectful reinvention of a venerable complex of former convents continues to build on the bespoke luxury brand’s thoughtful expansion into global destinations.

Capella Ubud, Bali, an elegant tented retreat, and Kudanil Explorer, a private steep-hulled adventure yacht, have come together to curate a “Jungle to Sea” expedition. Led by renowned explorer, filmmaker and author, Dr. Lawrence Blair, this eight-night adventure from 13 – 21 September 2025 blends culture, nature and discovery in two of Indonesia’s most breathtaking regions.

Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands have joined forces to launch the Fari Islands Festival - a celebration of culture, creativity, and conscious living – taking place from 19 -22 September 2025. This inaugural edition will bring together world-leading contemporary creatives and thought leaders including Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur, British DJ Kim Turnbull, and Tokyo-born fine food movement Wagyumafia.

Opened on 1 May 2025, Patina Osaka sets a new benchmark for hospitality in Japan, combining transformative luxury with comprehensive wellness and health technology offerings – marking a first in the country's hospitality scene. Rising 20 storeys with unobstructed views of the majestic Osaka Castle, this 221-room urban sanctuary houses five distinctive dining venues including signature restaurant P72, as well as The Listening Room by OJAS.

Capella Hotel Group will unveil Capella Taipei, the award-winning group's first property in Taiwan, on 1 April 2025.

Patina Osaka, the first Japanese property from Patina Hotels & Resorts, will debut on 1 May 2025, ushering in a new era of luxury.

Capella Hotel Group brands, Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts, recognised in Forbes Travel Guide's Star Awards 2025

From 1 April 2025, Capella Taipei emerges as a masterpiece of contemporary design and marks Capella Hotels and Resorts’ debut in Taiwan.