There’s nothing like the buzz of a brand-new hotel—pristine suites, bold design, and a hospitality team eager to impress. For incentive travel planners, these openings offer more than just a change of scenery—they’re a chance to wow high performers with immersive, memorable experiences in destinations that feel fresh.
Here are eight hotel openings that are lighting up our radar for 2025—and why they’re perfect for your next incentive escape.
🏖️ The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Opened: May, 2025
Nestled within the prestigious Cap Cana community near Punta Cana airport, the resort features 200 upscale accommodations, comprising 174 guest rooms and 26 suites. Guests can enjoy four swimming pools, a cutting-edge spa with 13 treatment rooms, a modern fitness center, a children's club, and the renowned St. Regis butler service. Located next to the Jack Nicklaus–designed Punta Espada Golf Course, the resort also offers world-class golfing experiences. The design showcases refined, tropical-inspired elegance throughout. Luxury + Proximity to airport is major pluses here but the question remains will St. Regis clientele be excited for a Dominican Republic location.
🏖️ W Punta Cana – Uvero Alto, Dominican Republic
Opened: May, 2025
This adults-only, all-inclusive luxury resort features 349 guest rooms with balconies and plunge pools, along with several suites. With immersive and dynamic adult-focused programming, plans for the resort include a spa with 11 treatment rooms, a retail area, three pools with pool bars, and eleven food and beverage destinations. Pricing so far has been all over the place so excited to see how that evolves as this could be an incredible fit for clients looking for what's next after a Grand Velas trip.
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🌴 Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique – Playa Penca, Costa Rica
Opened: May, 2025
Located on the Playa Penca cliffside, this property offers 148 guest rooms and 40 suites with ocean or rainforest views. Amenities include six restaurants, a gym, a signature spa, and direct beach access. Its modern architectural identity and comprehensive facilities make it a prime choice for incentive groups seeking luxury and adventure. This is much needed in the Costa Rica hotel market but pricing currently seems still too high for the area.
🌴 Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica– Papagayo, Costa Rica
Opened: March, 2025
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is an ultra-luxury retreat that debuted in March 2025 on Costa Rica’s stunning Peninsula Papagayo. The resort offers 107 ocean-facing accommodations—including suites, treetop tents, and private villas—seamlessly built into the cliffside to showcase sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The 27,000-square-foot Nimbu Spa features Latin America's largest hydrotherapy pool, along with elevated treehouse treatment rooms and a striking glass-front sauna. Conveniently located about 45 minutes from Guanacaste Airport in Liberia, the resort is also within easy reach of world-class golf, ziplining, surfing, and scenic hiking trails. With only 107 total accommodations this property will be challenging to secure for incentive programs. The right fit is expected around 25-35 rooms per night preferably outside the peak months.
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🏖️ Park Hyatt Los Cabos - Los Cabos, Mexico
Opening: August, 2025
Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol, opening August 2025, marks the brand's first entry into Mexico. Nestled in the prestigious Cabo del Sol community along the scenic Baja California Sur coastline, the resort boasts sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez and sits about 40 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport. It offers 163 elegantly designed accommodations, including 88 suites and 3 luxurious villas. Guests can enjoy five pools, a world-class spa, and convenient access to a celebrated nearby golf course. This property will be new competition for The Four Seasons, Zadun, One & Only, Montage and more!
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🏞️ One&Only Moonlight Basin – Big Sky, Montana, USA
Opening: November, 2025
Nestled within 8,100 acres of Montana’s wilderness, the resort consists of six resort buildings, including 73 guest rooms and suites, 19 guest cabins, 62 Private Homes, and 8 Private Estate lots. The resort has direct access to Big Sky’s ski network via a private gondola. Beyond winter sports, summer activities include world-class golf, fly fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and scenic hiking—making it an outdoor enthusiast’s dream in every season. For the right boutique high end incentive trip this could be a great fit.
🌴 Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort – Naples, Florida
Opening: Late 2025
Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is an eagerly awaited luxury destination slated to open in late 2025 in Naples, Florida. Spanning more than 1,000 feet of unspoiled Gulf Coast shoreline, it represents Four Seasons’ first venture on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The resort will include a 216-room hotel, a two-story spa, oceanfront pools, and a new 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio, set to debut in 2026. Going to be a challenging property to secure for premium period (Feb-April) incentive trips!
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🏰 Fairmont Golden Prague – Prague, Czech Republic
Opened: April 2025
Fairmont Golden Prague is a revitalized luxury landmark that reopened April 2025, after a comprehensive transformation of its iconic 1970s brutalist structure. Perfectly positioned along the Vltava River in Prague’s historic Old Town, just steps from the prestigious Pařížská Boulevard, the hotel seamlessly fuses contemporary sophistication with authentic Czech charm. It offers 320 beautifully designed rooms and suites—an exceptional stay in an unbeatable location. Prague is a great fit for incentive travel so the transformation of this property is key for large incentive programs!
At Executive Group Travel, we’re thrilled to welcome these exceptional new properties to the global stage and look forward to partnering with them firsthand to deliver fresh, unforgettable experiences for our clients and partners.
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