Category Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

Jumeirah Al Qasr has launched The Nautical Soirée, a new yachting and dining experience developed in partnership with BENO yachts. Designed for yacht owners, charter guests, and in-house guests, the experience offers a curated connection between sea and shore along Dubai’s pristine coastline.

Fresh from a comprehensive renovation that honours its rich heritage while introducing contemporary luxuries, La Résidence Phou Vao has reopened following a full transformation. Perched atop tranquil Phou Vao Hill, the reimagined sanctuary offers sweeping views of Luang Prabang’s UNESCO-listed temples and sacred mountains, paired with refined comforts that reflect its history as the official guest house for state visitors and dignitaries.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, marking the debut of the Vignette Collection brand in the Maldives. The addition of Noku Maldives to IHG’s fast-growing Vignette Collection, a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember.

The $827 million investment and development agreement marks a significant collaboration, strengthening Midad’s expanding Four Seasons portfolio and luxury development pipeline.

Novel aspects of this serene escape from the city’s hectic pace include seven exclusive villas with private gardens tailored for families, couples and nature enthusiasts which are also pet-friendly, catering for staycations that include four-legged companions. Designed with a Balinese aesthetic, they feature warm oak finishes and soothing colours.

Hilton has introduced three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, a landmark waterfront destination celebrated for its natural beauty.

Raffles Bali is pleased to announce the introduction of its private heliport, a new facility designed solely to offer in-house guests a graceful and effortless way to explore the island from above. Situated within the resort’s tranquil 23-hectare estate, the heliport began operations in late 2025 and reflects the resort’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful pathways for exploration and ease of travel.

Hotel revenues in Oman rose by more than 18% year-on-year between January and September 2025 to reach a new nine-month high of OMR193.4 million (US$505 million), according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

In the same period, room revenues climbed by nearly 21%, occupancy rose by 13%, hotel guest numbers grew by 9% and employment in the hospitality sector increased by 5.3%, the company said.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the signing marks IHG’s entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.