Todd Plummer has rounded up a list of hotels for Condé Nast Traveler, that readers can ‘Expect to See All Over Your Feed in 2026’.

“With the new year comes new opportunities, and 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable moment for hotels—from new boutique brands entering the chat, to luxury stalwarts expanding into bold new territories…. Whether you’re plotting your next escape or merely looking for a little armchair inspiration, here are some of the most exciting hotel openings to have on your radar.”

qualia on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef featured in the list: “Nearly twenty years since it first opened, qualia, one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, will unveil a total renovation this year. A new brand identity shifts the focus towards wellness with a new gym, spa, heavenly Aesop amenities and more. Guests can still embark on tours of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach either by boat or helicopter, as well as enjoy the legendary Hamilton Island Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course on its own neighbouring island.”

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