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September 2026

• • September 1, 2026
  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts

  Soul of Siam: Anantara and Jim Thompson Expand Collaboration with Exclusive Resort-Wear Collection

  Anantara and Jim Thompson launch Soul of Siam, an exclusive resort-wear collection in Thailand, blending Thai silk heritage, luxury accessories and contemporary design.

August 2026

• • August 31, 2026
  • Avani Hotels & Resorts

  Minor Hotels to Launch Australia’s Largest Integrated Resort Wellness Precinct at Avani Cypress Lakes

  Opening October 2026, Avani Cypress Lakes Resort blends wellness retreats, luxury accommodation, golf, pickleball and meetings in Australia’s Hunter Valley.

• • August 25, 2026
  • Avani Hotels & Resorts

  Michael Owen Returns to Avani+ Fares Maldives for a Third Kids’ Football Camp

  Michael Owen returns to Avani+ Fares Maldives for a third kids’ football camp, with coaching sessions, family activities and island adventures in Baa Atoll.

• • August 20, 2026
  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts

  Anantara Villa Padierna Celebrates Its Origins with a Festival Dedicated to the Essence of Thailand

  Celebrate Anantara’s 25th anniversary at Anantara Villa Padierna Marbella with a Thailand-inspired event featuring gastronomy, cultural performances and Muay Thai.

• • August 20, 2026
  • NH Collection

  World-Record Freediver Hanli Prinsloo Returns to the Maldives for Two Ocean Retreats

  World-record freediver Hanli Prinsloo leads two Maldives retreats in Baa Atoll: a family freediving program at Avani+ Fares and Into the Blue.

• • August 19, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels: 2026 & 2027 Openings

  Minor Hotels unveils 2026-2027 openings across Brazil, Australia, Laos, Zambia, Italy and more, expanding luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide.

• • August 11, 2026
  • Avani Hotels & Resorts

  Minor Hotels Announces Avani Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia

  Avani Kota Kinabalu will bring rooftop dining, wellness, and event facilities to Sabah, strengthening Minor Hotels’ lifestyle presence in Malaysia.

• • August 7, 2026
  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts

  Luxury That Moves with You: Anantara Introduces "Suite Time Privilege," Offering Flexible Arrival and Departure Times

  Anantara launches Suite Time Privilege for luxury suites in Europe, offering flexible check-in and check-out, airport transfers and in-room breakfast.

• • August 5, 2026
  • Avani Hotels & Resorts

  Minor Hotels Introduces Avani Queenstown, a Lakeside Retreat in New Zealand’s Adventure Capital

  Minor Hotels unveils Avani Queenstown, a lakefront lifestyle hotel opening September 2026, marking Avani’s New Zealand flagship and Queenstown debut.

July 2026

• • July 17, 2026
  • NH Collection

  NH Collection Celebrates Palace Day with a Curated Collection of Hotels Where History Is Part of the Experience

  Experience Europe’s royal history at NH Collection’s palace hotels near iconic landmarks like Versailles and Schönbrunn. Book now for exclusive summer savings.

• • July 15, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels Debuts Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River

  Discover Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, Zambia’s first elevated safari lodge in Kafue National Park, offering luxury stays, eco-friendly design, and wildlife experiences.

• • July 9, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Anantara Ascends to Top 5 Best Hotel Brands in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World’s Best Awards

  Minor Hotels celebrates Anantara’s rise to No. 5 among the world’s best hotel brands and four properties ranked in Travel + Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels for 2026.