Well-heeled travelers are increasingly faced with more choices than ever, as the hospitality industry continues to expand rapidly at the high end, with top tier hotels opening in many of the world’s most popular business and leisure destinations. If you are someone who enjoys creature comforts and standout service when you travel, there are a number of new high profile luxury hotels debuting this year that you might want to keep on your radar. Here are 10 of them …

     Award-winning travel journalist Larry Olmsted is a Contributing Editor to US Airways Magazine and Cigar Aficionado Magazine and “The Great Life” columnist for Forbes.com.