This month brings another exciting wave of new openings and transformations across the luxury hospitality world. Not content with a mere hotel, Zannier Île de Bendor has taken on an entire island, bringing new life to this Provençal escape; Airelles introduces its signature French style to Venice; and Mason & Fifth continues to grow its mindful living concept in London. Beyond Europe, from a safari camp in Kenya to a luxury retreat on The Red Sea, the big brands are amplifying the conversation on luxury through the lens of thoughtful design, sustainability, and a strong connection to local culture.
Zannier Île de Bendor
True to Paul Ricard’s wish to “make Bendor an island garden,” the island has been completely rewilded, now boasting 15% more trees than before. With a joint commitment to restore and preserve its very essence, the Provençal-style village will reopen as an elegant 93-room hotel, set across three island locations, complete with a holistic wellbeing center, beach cove and diving centre, and a choice of eight dining spaces to reframe Paul Ricard’s dream of an island imbued with soul.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
