Banyan Group is setting its sights on new markets in 2026 as it continues to build out its multi-brand portfolio and deepen guest experiences, with the launch of its first safari resort among the headline developments.
The strategy follows a transformative year for the hospitality group, marked by sustained global growth and portfolio expansion. Banyan Group now operates more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide, alongside over 140 spas and galleries and more than 20 branded residence developments spanning upwards of 20 countries.
Crossing the 100-resort threshold signals what the Group describes as a new phase of purpose-driven growth. According to President and CEO Eddy See, the focus going forward will be on expanding into meaningful new destinations, strengthening brand identities, and advancing wellbeing-led and regenerative travel, while creating long-term value for destinations, partners, and local communities.
A key milestone for 2026 will be the opening of Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape in Tanzania, which marks Banyan Group’s entry into East Africa and introduces safari hospitality to its global portfolio. The Group will also extend its presence in Africa with Dhawa Ouidah in Benin, expanding into West Africa for the first time.
In the Caribbean, Banyan Group will debut Angsana Cap Cana and Cassia Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Together, the two properties will offer a mix of resort-style accommodation and extended-stay living, reinforcing the Group’s multi-brand approach in a high-growth leisure market.
Europe will see renewed momentum with the reopening of Mamula Island by Banyan Tree in Montenegro. The historic island retreat is set to return with refreshed dining concepts, updated design elements, and integrated spa and wellbeing programs aligned with the Group’s holistic hospitality philosophy.
Expansion continues across Asia and the Middle East, where Banyan Group is advancing its diversified brand strategy. Upcoming openings include Banyan Tree Guangzhou Jiulong Lake and Banyan Tree Mount Emei in China, Angsana Ashar Valley Tents in Saudi Arabia, and new Homm and Folio properties across Southeast Asia.
Wellbeing remains central to the Group’s long-term vision. The Banyan Tree Connections program, positioned as a private holistic wellbeing journey for two, will expand to eight additional resorts in 2026, building on growing demand for immersive, restorative travel experiences.
These plans build on the momentum of 2025, which the Group has highlighted as a milestone year for sustainability and community engagement. The opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore, the Group’s 100th resort, was marked by the inaugural Rainforest Festival, raising more than SG$600,000 for 52 charities. Banyan Group also continued to advance conservation, education, and heritage initiatives, while expanding its branded residences portfolio, including its first European residential development in Madrid.
As it moves into 2026, Banyan Group is positioning its next phase of growth around geographic diversification, brand depth, and experiences rooted in wellbeing, nature, and responsible stewardship.
