Hotel Groove is in entertainment complex Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, where a 900-seat traditional kabuki theatre will open soon – but did you know the buzzy nightlife district is named after the drama form?

Travel spending during the Labour Day holiday rose 12.7 per cent year on year, but hotel chains’ revenue per available room and occupancy rates both fell.

How many other countries have five Aman resorts but no McDonald’s? We travel around Bhutan to find the best luxury accommodation in all the main tourist centres in the Himalayan kingdom.

The first-ever Capella property in the Greater Bay Area will feature 57 suites and 36 unique ‘sky villas’ spread across 17 floors, plus interiors by Paris-based firm Moinard Betaille

The hotel melds Japanese sensibilities with Scandinavian design – and is just a short walk from Tokyo’s hip Harajuku and Shibuya

Officially back with a bang, Hong Kong’s neighbouring getaway sports a fresh crop of luxury stays – here’s our pick of the new openings to book now

With 588 rooms, the hotel has suites that wow and an aesthetic that leans into the urban grit of its surroundings – without losing the luxurious touch

His clients include the likes of Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie and Anna Wintour, and now he’s bringing the A-list treatment to Hong Kong

The opening of the Palazzo Versace Macau was a night to remember – John Legend sang, while the likes of Donatella Versace, K-pop’s Taecyeon and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat mingled at the Grand Lisboa Palace’s latest luxury opening

Boutique hotels and luxury chains aim to reimagine the Himalayan nation’s image as a cheap holiday spot for backpackers by offering comfortable, stylish accommodation in locations well off the beaten track.

The new family floor at the five-star Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong hotel offers parents and their children ‘family-friendly luxury’ in a fun-filled fantasyland. We stayed for a night.

The hotel in the Azabudai Hills complex neighbours an upscale outdoor mall and is not far from Tokyo Tower – it also introduces the Janu brand’s more urban identity where buzziness blends with seclusion

Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau are the latest additions to the integrated resort’s list of hotels, not to mention the convention centre and entertainment facilities

The 99-room The Opposite House, the group’s first hotel, will close after 16 years to make way for an ‘innovative retail landmark’ in the Taikoo Li Sanlitun area.

Mozambique is an unsung gem of African tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers a chance to get up close to spectacular marine life – including the elusive dugong – without being too invasive.

The coral islands of Palau in the western Pacific are best visited by boat, and catamaran Four Seasons Explorer offers a new option for visitors to a nation with conservation in its constitution.

‘We are trying to overcome it, so that people will come back to Hong Kong and experience all of the good things it has to offer’, CEO Clement Kwok says. ‘That will take some time.’

From rumours that she and Travis Kelce stayed at the Crown Towers Sydney, to snaps of the couple at Koma in Marina Bay Sands – here’s how you can retrace Tay Tay’s steps

The former US president has always been a savvy businessman, but not all of his investments have paid off … we rounded up 7 of his strangest and downright hilarious endeavours

Don’t skip downtown – Venice Beach, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills may be top of your bucket list, but central Los Angeles is quietly emerging as must-visit destination

Hong Kong’s hotels are looking at sporting, arts, consumer and entertainment events in the year ahead to drive tourist flows into the city

Orchard Road’s western end is more laid-back than the rest of Singapore’s most famous shopping street, but new hotels and rejuvenated malls are bringing a new vibe to the area.

Planning a trip to Taiwan but hoping to go beyond the tourist traps? Check out these world-class recommendations, from Moonrock’s locally inspired cocktails to CMP Village’s gorgeous glamping tents

Guests who stay at SAii Phi Phi Island Village, on Thailand’s Phi Phi Don island, can be reassured bamboo sharks and clownfish are among the species benefiting from their custom.

The collective fortune of the top 50 wealthiest families and individuals in Malaysia is estimated to be US$81.6 billion according to Forbes – but who’s the richest in 2024?

Think you only visit Disney World with kids? Think again – The Grand Floridian is a gorgeous, sprawling resort for those looking to be pampered beyond roller coaster rides, writes Kari Becker

The latest offering from Los Angeles-based Palisociety, the hotel’s location is minutes away from Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL’s Chinese Theatre – perfect for first-time visitors

Tian Pujun, star of hit Chinese drama Empresses in the Palace, was appalled when she found unhygienic conditions in an expensive mainland hotel, and was given no apology when she complained to staff.