The Luxury Collection Unveils Expeditions, A New Chapter in Cultural Discovery

The Luxury Collection today announces the launch of The Luxury Collection Expeditions, a collection of journeys extending the brand’s long-held role as The Destination Authority beyond the hotel stay and into the culture and character of a destination. Whether tracing centuries-old culinary traditions in Kyoto, journeying across the islands of Greece by helicopter, creating bespoke wine blends in Spain’s Rioja Alavesa, or exploring South Caicos alongside marine conservationists, Expeditions invite travelers to move beyond sightseeing and engage more deeply with the people, practices, and landscapes that give each destination its meaning.

The Luxury Collection has championed the art of exploration through a global portfolio of more than 130 hotels and resorts across over 40 countries and territories, each reflecting the heritage, character, and spirit of its destination. With Expeditions, the brand builds on this legacy by positioning each hotel as a gateway to deeper cultural discovery, with historians, artisans, chefs, winemakers, conservationists, and other local experts guiding guests into vineyards, workshops, kitchens, archaeological sites, and natural ecosystems. Each journey pairs this privileged access with thoughtfully curated experiences, exceptional accommodations, and seamless service, reflecting the refined hospitality that defines The Luxury Collection.

“At The Luxury Collection, we have long believed that a destination reveals itself through its people, rituals, and landscapes, and through the knowledge passed down over time,” said Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection. “Expeditions are a natural expression of that belief, inviting our guests to venture beyond the walls of their hotel and into the living fabric of a place, where expert guidance and cultural context foster a deeper and more personal understanding of a destination.”

The Luxury Collection Expeditions are offered through three distinct expressions, each bringing a unique pathway to discovery while sharing a commitment to cultural authenticity, expertise, and elevated hospitality.

Private Tailored Journeys Across Destinations

Private Tailored Journeys are bespoke, multi-day itineraries crafted around each guest’s interests, seamlessly connecting Luxury Collection hotels with private transportation, local expertise, and cultural access across multiple destinations. Each itinerary treats every stop not as a standalone visit, but as part of an interconnected regional narrative that deepens in meaning and perspective as the journey unfolds.

Japan: The Imperial Journey unfolds across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara over 10 days, using three Luxury Collection hotels as gateways into distinct expressions of Japanese culture, from Tokyo’s culinary precision to Kyoto’s spiritual heritage and Nara’s contemplative pace. Privately hosted experiences include entry into a samurai residence, sushi-making with a fourth-generation master, access to rarely opened temple spaces alongside a resident monk, and an intimate geiko dinner in Gion. Chauffeured transfers and Green Car rail travel connect each chapter of the journey, allowing guests to experience Japan with both extraordinary access and an unhurried sense of continuity.

Inspired by Italy’s legendary endurance road races, Italy: The Grand Italia Rally places guests behind the wheel of a classic Italian automobile on a six-night route from Milan to Venice and Florence before returning to Milan. Guided driving legs pass through Franciacorta, Lake Garda, the Apennines, Tuscany, and the Ligurian coast, offering unique rally-style navigation to some of the country’s most cinematic roads and landscapes. Each day concludes at a Luxury Collection hotel, with private boat arrivals, rooftop dining, and a finish-line celebration bringing the romance of Italian motoring into a distinctly refined journey.

Across nine days, Greece: The Aegean Odyssey connects Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini through private travel by helicopter and yacht, seamlessly pairing the beauty of the Cyclades with archaeology, cuisine, and island heritage. Guests explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delos with a local archaeologist, sail to Antiparos and Despotiko, and trace Paros’ celebrated marble legacy through its quarries and villages. In Santorini, the journey uncovers the island’s distinctive wine culture through tastings of indigenous grape varieties and intimate culinary experiences set within a historic canava that has shaped local life for centuries.

Day Discoveries Rooted in Place

Available at select hotels, Day Discoveries are focused, single-day experiences that highlight a specific craft, culinary tradition, cultural practice, or natural environment to reveal a deeper layer of the destination. The experiences demonstrate how a single day can offer meaningful cultural depth, inviting guests to move from observation to participation through enduring local traditions.

Offered through Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, Farm to Fermentation traces the city’s preservation culture through an intimate journey for up to four guests. The experience begins among seasonal vegetables at a local farm before continuing to a fermentation house, where guests learn the rice-bran preservation technique of nukazuke and explore how patience, climate, and seasonality shape Japanese flavor. A picnic in the agricultural landscape and a chef-crafted teppanyaki dinner complete the progression from field to fermentation house to table.

At The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Desert Icons: A Private Journey Through Living Legacy explores the Sonoran Desert through conservation, architecture, and locally sourced cuisine. Guests enjoy privileged access to the Desert Botanical Garden, including a privately guided exploration of its signature trails and behind-the-scenes entry to its seed bank, herbarium, and greenhouse, where biodiversity preservation and climate-resilient research come to life. The journey continues at Taliesin West with a private tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic desert laboratory, before concluding at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale with a farm-to-table dinner inspired by the landscapes, ingredients, and traditions of the Sonoran Desert.

At Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah, Doors of Diriyah: A Najdi Palette & Palate reveals the region through the color, geometry, and craftsmanship of its historic doorways. Guests explore the UNESCO-listed A-Turaif district and enter a private Najdi palace before preparing Henini – a heritage dish of dates, ghee, and cardamom – with the hotel’s expert chefs. The day concludes with an artisan-led painting workshop, where each guest creates a miniature Najdi door inspired by the pigments and motifs encountered throughout the journey.

Residencies & Collaborations Guided by Expertise

Residencies & Collaborations are limited-time programs that bring guests into direct exchange with leading winemakers, scientists, conservationists, and cultural voices through shared learning and hands-on participation. Spanning disciplines from winemaking to marine science, the programs place specialist knowledge at the center of the guest experience and create opportunities to contribute, create and learn alongside those shaping their fields.

At Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego, The Art of Winemaking: A Rioja Alavesa Masterclass immerses guests in the full evolution of a vintage over five days. Participants harvest grapes alongside the viticulture team, gain privileged access to the winery’s gravity-fed cellar, and enter the laboratory for a private blending session to craft their own bespoke wine identity. Vineyard lunches, rare vintages, a 16-course gastronomic dinner, and a candlelit farewell feast in the historic cellars further illuminate the traditions of Rioja Alavesa. Following departure, guests’ personalized wines continue aging in French oak barrels before 40 custom-labeled bottles are shipped to their homes.

At Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos, three expert-led programs reveal the island through its coral reefs, remote flats, coastal cays, and dark skies. Reef Revival Expedition brings guests alongside marine scientists and School for Field Studies researchers to a coral nursery laboratory and guided snorkeling above the reef, with an optional coral-planting dive available to certified divers. On Angler’s Paradise Expedition, guests explore the island’s secluded flats with a bonefishing expert, tracking fish and casting across the remote waters before returning to the resort for a Caribbean-inspired meal centered on the day’s catch. From Tides to Stars Expedition moves from naturalist-guided kayaking through the Northern Cays to private stargazing beneath South Caicos’ dark skies. Together, the three programs position the resort as a gateway to the island’s living ecosystems, and the local stewards working to preserve them.

Together, the inaugural collection comprises 10 Expeditions across destinations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, revealing the cultural heritage, craftsmanship, cuisine, ecosystems, and wellness practices of destinations worldwide. The Luxury Collection will unveil additional Expeditions this fall, continuing to expand the platform across its global portfolio. To learn more about the complete portfolio of Expeditions and participating properties

The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes

The Luxury Collection announces the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, marking the brand’s arrival on the storied Greek island. Poised above the Mediterranean Sea, Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes welcomes global explorers to a destination shaped by epicurean experiences, wellness, and cultural immersion. Set along Kavos Beach in Pefki, just moments from the ancient town of Lindos, the hotel emerges from a landscape where layers of history are etched into the coastline, bordered by a Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry that anchors the resort in its archaeological past. The hotel’s design, curated by the award-winning London design firm Studio Lost, is deeply informed by Greece’s enduring stonework traditions and artisanal craftsmanship, as well as its ever-changing movement of the surrounding sea. A restrained palette of minerals and tactile materials unfolds throughout the resort, while sculptural stone elements and artworks sourced from the nearby ancient quarry offer a quiet homage to the island’s heritage.

“The opening of this resort marks a meaningful moment for The Luxury Collection as we continue to deepen our relationship with Greece through destinations that are rich in history, culture, and sense of place,” said Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection. “Rhodes is an island shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, and this resort allows us to introduce global explorers to a more secluded and quietly powerful expression of that layered heritage. As our portfolio across Greece continues to expand, each property plays a distinct role – together forming a collection that invites travelers to experience the country not as a single destination, but as a mosaic of remarkable islands, landscapes, and cultures.”

A Refined Expression of Greek Island Living: Suites, Private Pools & Endless Aegean Horizons

The resort features 197 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, including sweeping sea-view accommodations and private pool retreats. Each space is conceived as a contemporary interpretation of Greek island living, subtly referencing ancient myths and the island’s maritime legacy through refined materials and design details. The Rhoda Presidential Suite stands as the resort’s most elevated expression, offering a separate living room and bedroom, an expansive private terrace, and direct access to a private pool – crafted for those seeking the utmost sense of seclusion and space.

Two exclusive sandy beaches – Kavos Beach and Kymata Beach – extend the experience to the water’s edge, each offering tranquil moments of repose across elevated terraces overlooking the Aegean, and both accessible on foot from the heart of the resort.

Epicurean Journeys: Where Craft Meets Cuisine

The resort’s culinary offerings unfold across eight distinctive restaurants and bars, each conceived as an expression of place, craft, and creative perspective. Menus celebrate seasonal, high-quality ingredients, thoughtfully balancing time-honored traditions with a refined, contemporary sensibility.

Lithos Main Restaurant, the property’s signature restaurant, presents a European culinary narrative infused with Mediterranean flair, while Cava di Pietra Italian Restaurant honors the enduring simplicity of Italian classics in an open-air setting inspired by convivial island dining. Glaze Meat Restaurant places a focused emphasis on premium cuts, elevating each through technique and depth of flavor, while Kymata Seafood Restaurant reimagines Greek seafood through a modern lens, transforming Aegean ingredients into a thoughtfully curated epicurean journey.

For lighter bites throughout the day, The AMOH Lounge and Isle Pool Bar offer a relaxed yet polished setting for classic and international dishes alongside expertly crafted cocktails, while AMOHNITE Beach Bar invites guests to linger seaside from morning through sunset, just steps away from the water’s edge. For a sweet treat, Oniro Patisserie showcases artisanal Greek pastries and ice creams, rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship.

Beyond the table, guests can also engage more deeply with Rhodes' cultural tapestry through local immersive experiences, including some of the brand’s signature Epicurean Moments with a daily Olive Grove Experience, where guests sample six infused olive varieties, and a weekly Sunset Aperitivo, featuring Greek small bites shared around the firepit at sunset.

Elispa & the Art of Movement

Wellness unfolds as a considered, elemental journey at Elispa, the resort’s signature spa, where ritual and relaxation converge through the time-honored natural Greek ingredients, including olive oil, fresh orange extracts, Cretan raki, mineral salts, and wild herbs. Inspired by the infinite curves found in nature, Elispa’s philosophy is guided by the four elements – Earth, Water, Air and Fire – each shaping bespoke spa journeys designed to restore balance and vitality.

Facilities include six serene treatment rooms, alongside a steam bath, sauna, and dedicated hair and nail salon, creating a holistic sanctuary for renewal. These offerings are complemented by a 220-square-meter Technogym fitness center, featuring a Reformer Pilates equipment with virtual training, as well as outdoor tennis courts and expansive indoor and outdoor swimming pools that extend the experience into the surrounding landscape.

“Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes will offer Global Explorers an authentic escape amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of this secluded Peninsula,” says Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “The property strengthens our incredible Luxury Collection portfolio across Greece, which stretches from Athens to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete and Paros.”

The Luxury Collection Celebrates 120 Years of Italian Heritage and the Art of Craftanship

The Luxury Collection today announces a new collaboration with Margherita Maccapani Missoni, founder of the fashion label Maccapani and a longtime Global Explorer of The Luxury Collection. In tandem with Milan’s celebrated design week and the citywide Fuorisalone program, the partnership will unveil Maccapani Edits for The Luxury Collection, an immersive retail pop-up and capsule collection hosted at Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, from April 20 – 26, 2026.

Set outside the hotel’s Living lounge, the experience will showcase Milanese creativity through a curated selection of Italian artisan objects alongside signature Maccapani designs and limited-edition co-branded pieces, created especially for The Luxury Collection. Seamlessly fusing fashion, craftsmanship, and hospitality, the collaboration celebrates Milan’s vibrant creative culture while honoring The Luxury Collection’s Italian heritage and global portfolio of more than 130 hotels and resorts across over 40 countries, as the brand marks its 120th anniversary.

“At The Luxury Collection, we are guided by a deep respect for the character and cultural legacy that shapes each destination,” said Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection. “Margherita Maccapani Missoni’s artistry, and the way she engages so intuitively with Italian craft, brings a rare perspective to this collaboration. At Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, her vision allows our brand to illuminate the city’s enduring traditions through a contemporary lens – inviting guests to experience Milan not only as a global design capital, but as a place of living heritage, creativity, and soul.”

Founded by Margherita Maccapani Missoni in 2023, Maccapani reinterprets the idea of “Made in Italy” through a modern point of view, blending youth culture with tradition and authenticity. For this collaboration, Margherita’s distinctive creative perspective shapes a retail experience that highlights both emerging and heritage artisans, reinforcing Milan’s reputation as a global capital of design and craftsmanship.

“Milan has always been a city where creativity flourishes through a dialogue between heritage and innovation,” said Margherita Maccapani Missoni, Founder of Maccapani and longtime Global Explorer for The Luxury Collection. “My ongoing collaboration with The Luxury Collection has allowed me to deepen my connection to the artisans, traditions, and places that shape Italy’s creative identity – from Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, to the legendary hotels across the portfolio in Italy that inspired a series of six embroidered patches, each reflecting the culture, craft, and character of these remarkable destinations. As a brand with a global portfolio rooted in local artistry and design, The Luxury Collection offers the perfect platform for telling these stories. With Maccapani Edits for The Luxury Collection, we set out to create something both authentic and playful – a collection shaped by the makers, objects, and narratives that capture the true spirit of Italy. I’m delighted to share these discoveries with travelers from around the world during such an inspiring moment for the country.”

Anchoring the collaboration is a co-branded capsule collection designed exclusively for The Luxury Collection, which will take center stage within the retail pop-up. Key pieces include a Maccapani Moto T-shirt, featuring a Horse of Saint Mark motif inspired by the brand’s CIGA heritage, alongside a series of six embroidered patches inspired by The Luxury Collection’s iconic portfolio of Italian hotels, and a reimagined Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan tote available in multiple colorways. Select pieces from the collection will be available online through both The Luxury Collection and Maccapani’s e-commerce platforms, allowing travelers and design enthusiasts around the world to engage with the collaboration digitally.

Complementing the capsule collection, the retail pop‑up will present a curated selection of Italian artisan brands personally hand‑selected by Margherita, highlighting regional craftsmanship and traditional techniques. Among the featured makers are Il Papiro, the Florentine paper atelier known for its hand-marbled stationery; Iacobella, a Florence-based leather handbag studio; and Lucia Zamberletti, a Milanese ceramic artist celebrated for her sculptural forms. Additional artisan pieces, from Murano glass candleholders from Yali Glass to Merù Gioielli enameled pendants, and Mapi jewelry boxes, further showcase the diversity and richness of Italy’s artisan traditions.

Extending the collaboration beyond retail, Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan will enhance the Destination Discovery experience during Milan Design Week in collaboration with Margherita, inviting guests to explore the Milanese workshops and studios behind several of the artisans featured in the pop-up. Led by the hotel’s signature Concierge, the guided experience will offer a rare insider perspective into Milan’s vibrant craft traditions and the makers shaping the city’s design landscape.

The Maccapani Edits for The Luxury Collection pop-up will be open to the public at Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan from April 20 – 26, 2026, coinciding with Fuorisalone and Milan Design Week, and available for purchase at The Luxury Collection Boutiques and Maccapani.

Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Laos and the debut of The Luxury Collection in both countries.

Long regarded as icons within their respective destinations, both properties are set to undergo thoughtful enhancements to align with The Luxury Collection’s global standards while preserving their architectural character, cultural authenticity, and longstanding heritage. The properties’ anticipated entries into the brand’s curated portfolio signal a new chapter, bringing internationally recognized luxury to properties deeply rooted in place.

“This signing marks a defining milestone for Marriott International, as it represents the company’s debut hotel in Laos and the entry of The Luxury Collection in two inspiring, culturally-rich destinations,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. “Perfect for discerning global explorers, these properties are set to blend architectural grace and locally-inspired design. As part of our global portfolio, these properties will continue to celebrate their cultural identity while offering guests the elevated service and immersive experiences that define The Luxury Collection.”

La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Luang Prabang

Expected to debut in October 2026, La Résidence Phou Vao will join The Luxury Collection as one of Luang Prabang’s most distinctive hilltop retreats. Set within expansive tropical gardens overlooking the UNESCO-protected old town, golden temples, and the Mekong River, the property has long been regarded as a sanctuary of tranquility in the former royal capital of Laos.

Following the transition, it is expected to feature 41 spacious rooms and suites adorned with traditional Lao craftsmanship, refined materials, and private balconies or patios framing views of the surrounding hills. Scheduled enhancements are slated to further elevate guests’ experience while safeguarding the property’s architectural identity.

Culinary plans include the anticipated opening of ‘La Brasserie de la Résidence’, bringing together classic French bistro cuisine and an exploratory Lao menu, complemented by open kitchens and a poolside terrace that frames views towards the golden temple of Mount Phousi. Other planned hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, an outdoor yoga deck, and Spa, a newly introduced wellness sanctuary. Two meeting rooms and a curated retail boutique are also slated to complete the refreshed offering.

Nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, Luang Prabang remains one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally preserved cities. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is defined by French colonial architecture, saffron-robed monks, sacred monasteries, and enduring spiritual traditions. The destination is served by Luang Prabang International Airport (approximately 4.9 km from the hotel) and the Luang Prabang Railway Station (approximately 11.6 km away), offering high-speed regional connections.

La Résidence Angkor, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Siem Reap

Scheduled to debut within The Luxury Collection in October 2027, La Résidence Angkor is set to further strengthen Marriott’s presence in Cambodia. A low-rise property, located along the Siem Reap River at the gateway to Angkor, this property has long been a distinguished address for travelers seeking proximity to the Angkor Archaeological Park.

The property is slated to offer 59 thoughtfully appointed rooms, including 14 spacious suites ranging from 40 to 126 square meters, each enriched with refined classical Cambodian design elements, blending heritage with contemporary comfort. Plans also include featuring three exclusive residences fitted with private outdoor pools, providing an elevated level of privacy and luxury.

Dining at La Résidence Angkor anticipates spanning a rich spectrum of epicurean experiences, from the alfresco elegance of La Brasserie de La Résidence to Khmer Funk, a street-accessed eatery buzzing with Mekong Regional flavors, alongside a café, an Explorer’s-themed cocktail lounge, and a pool bar. Other planned guest facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and Spa, a new addition to the property featuring six treatment rooms, hydrothermal facilities, and a relaxation lounge. Additional facilities include one function room, and a boutique offering locally-crafted artisanal products.

Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most extraordinary sacred landscapes, remains at the heart of Siem Reap’s cultural magnetism. Beyond the temples, the town offers vibrant markets, contemporary arts initiatives, and access to Tonlé Sap Lake’s floating communities. Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is located approximately 45 km from the property.

Strengthening The Luxury Collection Presence in Southeast Asia

Upon completion of the rebranding, La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Luang Prabang, is expected to mark Marriott’s entry into Laos, and La Résidence Angkor, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Siem Reap, will join the company's portfolio of hotels in Cambodia which currently includes properties in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Together, these additions will expand The Luxury Collection’s footprint in Southeast Asia, complementing the brand’s existing portfolio in Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.

"Operating within the Marriott International franchise framework enables a strong strategic collaboration bringing together the global reach, distribution power, and brand equity of Marriott with HMD Asia's deep local market expertise and hands-on approach to luxury management. The result is a world-class brand experience that never loses sight of what our owners value most: individuality, service excellence, and sustained asset performance,” Anthony Lark, Executive Director, HMD Asia.

As members of The Luxury Collection, and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, both hotels will offer curated Destination Discovery experiences designed to connect guests meaningfully with the cultural, artistic, and historical heritage of Laos and Cambodia, hallmarks of the brand’s commitment to authentic, place-driven luxury.