Four Seasons Sets Out Global Hotel Openings, Landmark Revivals and Luxury Journeys for 2027

Planned destinations span Madinah, Belize, Zanzibar and Okinawa, alongside historic property transformations, expanded yacht voyages and private jet itineraries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Four Seasons has outlined planned hotels and resorts in Madinah, Belize, Zanzibar, Okinawa and other destinations for 2027 and beyond.
• The group is also planning transformations of historic hotels in Berlin and Gstaad and the reopening of landmark properties in Beirut and Santa Barbara.
• Its 2027 yacht programme adds Egypt and Costa Rica, while private jet itineraries span 21 to 24 days.
• The outlook includes existing 2026 openings, hotel renovations and new private residential developments.

From a planned hotel within steps of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to an overwater retreat in Belize and a coastal resort in Okinawa, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is preparing a wide-ranging expansion of its luxury hospitality portfolio for 2027 and beyond. The Toronto-based group’s latest travel outlook also brings historic hotel revivals, additional private residences and longer journeys by yacht and private jet into focus.

In its 20 October 2026 portfolio update, Four Seasons outlined future properties across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, while pointing to newly opened addresses and completed renovations that travellers can already explore. The company groups the projects under a 2027 outlook, but has not provided an individual opening date for every planned hotel; several are described as arriving in 2027 or later.

New resort destinations from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

Along the Dominican Republic’s Playa Esmeralda in Samaná Bay, the planned Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will combine a beachfront setting with tropical-modernist architecture by Isay Weinfeld. Nearby in the broader Caribbean region, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel, Belize is being developed as a private-island destination, with overwater bungalows, a golf course designed by Greg Norman and a nature conservation institute led by Fabien Cousteau.

In East Africa, Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar is planned across 126 beachfront acres, adding an Indian Ocean resort experience to the group’s existing Tanzanian safari presence. In Japan, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Okinawa is positioned as the brand’s first resort in the country. The 100-acre coastal project will draw on the work of architects Kengo Kuma and Kuniken and the island’s landscape and cultural traditions.

Other anticipated additions include Four Seasons Hotel Luxor, intended as a base for exploring the Nile city’s archaeological heritage, and Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Cairo Capital at Madinaty, extending the brand’s hospitality and residential offering in Egypt.

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and city-centre projects broaden the portfolio

In Saudi Arabia, Four Seasons Hotel Madinah is planned near the Prophet’s Mosque and the Rawdah entrance, with views of the Mosque from floor-to-ceiling windows. In Jeddah, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jeddah at the Corniche will overlook the Red Sea and provide access to the city’s commercial districts, historic Al-Balad and the Formula 1 street circuit.

The group also anticipates reopening Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, which is described as having 230 rooms and suites, a rooftop swimming pool and a new rooftop Peruvian restaurant. In Germany, Four Seasons Hotel Berlin will bring the former Hotel de Rome into the brand’s portfolio. The historic building originally served as the 19th-century headquarters of Dresdner Bank before becoming a hotel in 2006.

Two projects in the United States illustrate a similar mix of hotel, leisure and residential development. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville is planned for the redeveloped Jacksonville Shipyards on the St. Johns River, with a rooftop dining venue, spa and resort-style pools. Meanwhile, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is expected to return as a restored beachfront destination in California.

In Switzerland, The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will reopen following an extensive redesign by Joseph Dirand. First opened in 1910, the Alpine property is being reworked to combine its historic character with contemporary interiors and a renewed culinary programme.

Recently introduced hotels and changing guest experiences

The outlook is not limited to future construction. Among the destinations highlighted for 2026 are Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, occupying restored historic buildings in Colombia; Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos, on the Aegean coast; and Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel, incorporating three Venetian palaces and the rooftop Terrazza Danieli.

In Saudi Arabia, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island brings beachfront hospitality, pools and a hammam spa to the Red Sea development, while Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay places a stronger emphasis on wellness, coastal experiences and nature-led programming.

At established hotels, the company is also updating experiences rather than adding rooms alone. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has introduced the Kai Holo Spa; Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is refreshing its accommodation and food-and-beverage spaces; and Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg has opened a redesigned lobby, lounge and bar.

In Japan, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi has reopened with interiors designed by André Fu Studio. At Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, seven riverside suites have been reimagined by HBA, with handcrafted Balinese elements and views across the Ayung River Valley.

Yachts, private jets and residential ownership

Four Seasons’ 2027 plans extend beyond conventional hotel stays. Four Seasons Yachts intends to widen its Mediterranean and Caribbean voyages, adding Egypt and Costa Rica to its destination programme. Selected sailings aboard Four Seasons I will offer a Chef-in-Residence concept featuring culinary talent from the group’s Michelin-starred restaurants.

The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience will offer four named 2027 itineraries — International Intrigue, New World Icons, World of Adventures and Ancient Explorer — running for 21 to 24 days. According to the company, the programmes combine multi-country travel with guided experiences and stays at Four Seasons properties.

The group is also highlighting private ownership opportunities. At Four Seasons Private Residences at Naples Beach Club in Florida, plans include 58 beachfront homes and 95 golf-side residences, alongside a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. The resort and residential offering in Puerto Rico sits within a 483-acre nature reserve, while standalone residential projects are planned in Washington, DC and the MacDonald Highlands area of Henderson, Nevada. The latter includes 171 high-rise residences and six villas.

Together, the announcements show Four Seasons pursuing several approaches to expansion: developing resorts in emerging luxury destinations, reintroducing established city and coastal landmarks, and extending its hospitality services to long-form travel and private homes. Travellers planning around any specific 2027 opening should confirm the property’s launch date and reservation availability as individual timetables are released.