A Year of Growth at Four Seasons

Winter, spring, summer or fall, things are hopping at the Four Seasons this year. The company’s recently released strategic growth plan unveiled an ambitious trajectory with new properties and refurbishments, record growth in its residential program, and continued leadership in “experiential luxury,” specifically its Four Seasons Private Jet Experience and upcoming Four Seasons Yachts. 

Exciting New Properties

The company is aiming to have a portfolio of 180 properties across the globe by 2030. Starting things off in that category was the Four Seasons New York which welcomed guest at the end of 2024. Up next is the reopening of the storied Biltmore Santa Barbara and properties in Puerto Rico and overwater bungalows in Belize later this year. Rounding out the plans for the Americas, the Naples Beach Club will reopen as a Four Seasons experience; the thoughtful restoration of iconic 16th century landmarks in Cartagena will unveil a new property; a 95-key resort within a private estate in the Dominican Republic, (the company’s first in the country), plus Park City’s Deer Valley East Village in Utah and Jacksonville, Florida.   

Elsewhere in the world, the company plans new additions in Italy including the transformation of Venice’s historic Hotel Danieli and a new resort in Puglia; two new locations in Greece with resorts in Mykonos and Porto Heli; and the reopening of the renowned Park Gstaad into a Four Seasons experience. 

(Photo Credit: Four Seasons)

In the Middle East and Africa the company is building up its presence in Saudi Arabia in the heart of the ancient city of Madinah; with new resort offerings on Shura Island at The Red Sea, on Sindalah Island at NEOM, and at the relaxing AMAALA Triple Bay wellness resort; in Jeddah’s Corniche district; and in historic Diriyah. 

Four Seasons growth also continues across Egypt at two new properties in Luxor and Madinaty, New Cairo Capital; in Muscat, Oman; and in Tanzania with a new resort in Zanzibar.  

In Asia and the Pacific, look for the new Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam; a glistening new skyscraper in Taiwan; a new resort in Okinawa, Japan; expansion in Australia with a resort in Melbourne; and new openings in China including in Xi’an and the company’s return toShanghai.  

Four Seasons Residences and Luxury Experiences

A rendering of a Four Seasons Yachts vessel (Photo Credit: Four Seasons Yachts)

 

Celebrating 40 years of Four Seasons residences, 2024 marked a strong demand for branded luxury living with $2.1 billion in gross residential sales. New projects are planned in Naples (Florida), Dubai, Las Vegas, and Miami. 

Rounding up the news, The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, which is operating for its 10th year reporting a 30% repeat guest rate. The redesigned aircraft operated eight itineraries last year across 43 global destinations. 2025 trips are driving increased interest and demand, surpassing the same period last year. Four Seasons reports that the majority of trips are already sold out for the coming year.  

Lastly, the inaugural voyage of the Four Seasons Yachts has been set for January 2026. The 95-all suite ship will sail the Caribbean and Mediterranean and feature the brands signature service, now on the sea.

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