What happened
- JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve (Marriott Bonvoy): Opening in July, this safari camp features 20 tented suites starting at 233,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.
- Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur: Accepting reservations for January 2027, this property will feature 272 suites.
- Conrad Kuala Lumpur: Also part of the city's hotel boom.
- Other mentioned openings include Capella Kyoto, Six Senses London, and properties in Costa Rica and Sydney
The article profiles seven new hotel openings for 2026 that are bookable with points. Key properties include: - Andaz Lisbon (World of Hyatt): Opened in April, this Category 6 property offers rates from 20,000-40,000 points per night.