The Murray, Hong Kong: Touching down in early 2018, The Murray is one of the most anticipated hotels of the year. Designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel has renovated a colonial-era heritage building in the heart of Hong Kong's Central district.

The Murray, Hong Kong: In the 336 rooms, amenities include all-marble bathrooms, harbor views, herringbone wood floors and a muted palette with glamorous bronze accents.

Rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos: In early 2018, Rosewood Luang Prabang will open its doors in the wilderness outside of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's about as glamorous as "glamping" gets: Guests will have a choice of 23 suites and villas.

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok: Southeast Asia's first Waldorf Astoria is coming to Bangkok, making its debut on the banks of buzzing Ratchadamri Road.

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok: The 171-room address will spoil guests with some of the largest hotel rooms in the city, starting at 540 square feet.

COMO Uma Canggu, Bali, Indonesia: If you've always wanted to learn to surf but can't handle a back-to-basics surf camp, then COMO Uma Canggu might be just for you. The luxury Bali address, just northwest of Seminyak, is part-beach club, part-surf club, part-spa sanctuary ... Think of it as a wellness getaway with a side of adrenaline.

COMO Uma Canggu, Bali, Indonesia: Health-conscious travelers will also appreciate the daily fitness sessions, holistic therapies and juice bar.

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand: Opening in two phases, beginning in January, SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort provides a high-end option on the sandy shores of popular Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui.

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand: Rather than going the traditional Thai route, the modern resort glows in the sun -- all clean white decor and contemporary styles.

The Heritage Hotel Kempinski Yangon, Myanmar: Set inside the 1920s New Law Courts building, once home to many a grand gala, this five-year-long restoration project will open this spring on Strand Road, Yangon's major thoroughfare.

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam: Coming up in mid-2018, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas will stretch across a quiet beach in southern Vietnam, between Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An. The 25-villa property will have everything you need for a lazy escape or an action-packed getaway, including a gym, spa, pool, watersports and more.

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam: The Quy Nhon area lures outdoorsy types with its hiking and mountain scenery, pretty parks and hidden waterfalls -- not to mention a long stretch of clean and clear coastline.

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing: With an expected 2018 opening in Beijing, the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen will take over a historic hutong neighborhood near Tiananmen Square.

Six Senses Fiji: Just when we thought Fiji couldn't get any more alluring, Six Senses announced plans to debut an eco-chic, 120-acre property in March 2018.

Six Senses Fiji: Located on Malolo Island, west of the main island, the 90-villa beach community offers pristine private beaches, water sports, boating, fishing, tennis, snorkeling, scuba diving and treks around the volcanic landscape.

Oblu Select at Sangeli, Maldives: Honeymooners flock to The Maldives to soak up the sun, of which there's no shortage. Come July, another option is joining the fold: Oblu Select at Sangeli.

Atlantis Sanya: Atlantis Sanya Resort -- located on Hainan Island off the southern coast of China -- will turn heads with 153 acres of beaches, restaurants, marine adventures and entertainment.

Atlantis Sanya: Guests can expect an immense Aquaventure waterpark, wave pool, a 13.5-million-liter open-air aquarium and a collection of underwater suites that face either the hotel's aquarium or lagoon.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andaman Islands: From its plot on Havelock Island, the resort offers a mix of crescent white beaches backed by jungle, as well as easy access to the archipelago's colorful coral reefs and mangroves.

Rosewood Hong Kong: Opening this year, Rosewood Hong Kong will kick off the city's Victoria Dockside waterfront project, followed by an artsy mixed-use office space K11 Atelier and lots of green space.

Alila Koggala, Sri Lanka: Hugging Koggala Lake, in southern Sri Lanka, the hotel is located about a five-minute walk from Ahangama Beach.

Alila SCBD, Jakarta: A design-savvy addition to the Jakarta skyline, Alila SCBD sits in the heart of the city's business district, neighboring the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa: Snorkeling, island hopping, pristine beaches, fresh seafood ... There's no shortage of reasons to visit Okinawa. And, by the end of 2018, there will be one more calling card: IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Okinawa: Awash in soothing shades of whites and blues, the resort will open on an elevated headland, along the sandy coast of Irabu Island -- about a 50-minute flight from Naha Airport or three hours from Tokyo.

Capella Ubud, Bali: Originally scheduled to open in 2017, Capella Ubud will finally debut this year along Ubud's Wos River. Surrounded by rainforests and rice terraces, the tented camp recalls bygone days of European exploration.

AVANI Sunset Coast Samui Resort & Villas, Thailand: Come September, AVANI will unveil a pretty new property on the southwest coast -- far removed from the main tourist drags on the opposite side of the island. Sitting along Pang Kha Bay, the 58-room hotel will include 19 villas -- all with private pools and awash in soft white interiors.