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United Arab Emirates | Majestic Hotels strengthens its Dubai foothold with a fourth property
Dubai-based hotel group Majestic Hotels inaugurated its fourth property, the Majestic Central Hotel, in Bur Dubai on 11 September 2026. The opening, held under the patronage of Matar Al Tayer, General Manager of Al Ghandi Electronics, confirms the group's steady rise in Dubai's mid-market hotel sector.
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Saudi Arabia | Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Sign €733m Joint Venture for the Expo Village
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Saudi developer Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company (MAHR) have signed a SAR 3.2 billion (approximately €733 million) joint venture agreement to develop and deliver the Expo Village, the site's future residential community. The project, which envisages around 2,300 apartments for some 5,500 residents, is set to house official delegations during the event before becoming a permanent neighbourhood in northern Riyadh. It is the first real estate partnership struck by Expo 2030 Riyadh with the private sector, as work on the site progresses at a steady pace.
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United Kingdom | After Paris and the Plenitude Arena, Adagio renews its partnership with the London Stadium
Adagio, Europe's leading aparthotel operator, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the London Stadium in east London. In place since 2022, the agreement strengthens the group's accommodation offering for spectators, event professionals, teams and partners attending the venue, as part of its FIRST 2030 strategic plan.
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France | Adagio Renews Three-Year Partnership with the Plenitude Arena
Adagio, Europe's leading aparthotel operator, announced on 8 July 2026 the three-year renewal of its Gold partnership with the Plenitude Arena, Europe's largest indoor arena, located in La Défense. Launched in February 2024, the collaboration forms part of the group's FIRST 2030 strategic plan and aims to combine flexible accommodation with proximity to the capital's major sporting and cultural events.
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New hospitality, Scotland | Inverlonan opens a “landscape hotel” on the shores of Loch Nell, near Oban
The Scottish estate Inverlonan will open a nine-bedroom landscape hotel and a 24-cover restaurant on the shores of Loch Nell, around 6.5km east of Oban, in November 2026. Built around the restoration of the historic Ballygowan farmstead, the project extends the off-grid bothy offering launched by the estate in 2020 into a more structured accommodation format, underpinned by a certified organic farming operation.
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2026-2028, United Kingdom | Hilton signs ten new Spark by Hilton hotels with AG Hotels Group
Hilton is stepping up the rollout of its premium-economy brand Spark by Hilton in the UK with the signing of ten hotels, representing almost 700 rooms. The deal, agreed with AG Hotels Group, marks the brand's entry into Wales and spans ten English and Welsh towns and cities, with openings phased between late 2026 and 2028.
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2029 Wellness, Marbella, Spain | Ilanga Capital and Goldman Sachs finance the Oakmond longevity resort
Private equity fund Ilanga Capital, chaired by Pelayo Cortina Koplowitz, and Goldman Sachs Alternatives' real estate arm have signed a €145 million senior financing facility for the construction of the Oakmond wellness and longevity resort in Marbella. The deal allows the project, built on the former Incosol hotel site, to enter its main development phase, with opening scheduled for the third quarter of 2029. It consolidates the financial structuring of a project whose execution budget stands at approximately €260 million.
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2028, Turkey | Marriott International and Özak GYO Sign The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer, All-Inclusive
Marriott International and Turkish group Özak GYO have signed an agreement for the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Kemer, All-Inclusive, the brand's first luxury all-inclusive resort in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Located in Kemer, in the province of Antalya, the 141-room-and-suite property is due to open in 2028. The project marks a milestone in the expansion of Marriott's luxury all-inclusive segment beyond the Caribbean and Latin America.
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2027, Maldives | Atmosphere Core Signs ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, Its 10th Resort in the Archipelago
Atmosphere Core, the hotel group born in the Maldives, has announced the signing of its 10th resort in the archipelago: ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, due to open in March 2027 in Kaafu Atoll. This independent 118-villa property launches the new co-branded ONE BANYAN collection within Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. The project reflects the group's strategy of catering to guests seeking personalised experiences rather than a simple accumulation of amenities.
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China | MGM Hospitality Opens MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay in the Heart of the Greater Bay Area
MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific) opened MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay on 10 September, a 298-room property located in Shekou, in the Nanshan district. The hotel sits within a strategic cultural and port district of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, connected to the Shekou Cruise Home Port. The opening strengthens the group's presence in the Greater Bay Area and confirms MGM Hospitality's growing momentum in the Chinese market.
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2027, United Kingdom | Oberoi Mayfair: construction enters an active phase in London
The future Oberoi Mayfair, the Indian group's first hotel in the United Kingdom, is entering a concrete construction phase at 40-46 Brook Street, London. Toureen Contractors, appointed for the structural and refurbishment works, has begun installing site welfare facilities and expects scaffolding to go up in early June 2026, confirming a delivery timeline still set for the end of 2027.
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World | Ennismore Strikes Again with Signings in Bangkok, Dubai and an Opening in Mexico City
Ennismore, Accor's lifestyle joint venture, has made a string of strategic announcements within the space of a few days: the signing of Bangkok's first 25hours Hotel, The Hoxton's entry into the United Arab Emirates with a flagship in Dubai, and the opening of Hyde Mexico City Reforma, the brand's first address in Latin America. These announcements confirm the group's simultaneous rise across three continents, just days after the signing of the first all-inclusive Rixos resort in Thailand.
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2026, France | Crédit Agricole Takes a Stake in Miraval Provence (Perrin Family • Brad Pitt)
Crédit Agricole, through IDIA Capital Investissement and Sofipaca, has taken a minority stake in Miraval Provence, alongside Categorys Perrin and Château Miraval. Carried out via a reserved capital increase, the deal is intended to support the Provence wine house through a new growth phase, driven by international expansion, stronger marketing and a more structured organisation.
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World | Moon World Resorts Hands Rider Levett Bucknall the Reins on Its Lunar Hotel Mega-Project
Canadian developer Moon World Resorts (MWR) has appointed Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) as programme manager and cost consultant across all of its future "MOON Smart City" developments worldwide. The appointment, unveiled on 11 September 2026, marks a new phase for a concept long associated with Dubai and now being pursued across several continents. It is intended to secure budgetary and scheduling discipline for a project valued at US$5 billion, with no site or development partner yet confirmed.
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United States | JLL arranges refinancing of Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Fort Worth
JLL Capital Markets announced on 1 September 2026 that it had structured the refinancing of Bowie House, Auberge Collection, a luxury boutique hotel in Fort Worth's Cultural District, Texas. The deal, carried out on behalf of borrower Bowie Place Properties, involves a floating-rate loan provided by MetLife. It confirms institutional lenders' continued appetite for luxury hotel assets positioned in distinctive cultural markets.
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United Arab Emirates | Majestic Hotels strengthens its Dubai foothold with a fourth property
Dubai-based hotel group Majestic Hotels inaugurated its fourth property, the Majestic Central Hotel, in Bur Dubai on 11 September 2026. The opening, held under the patronage of Matar Al Tayer, General Manager of Al Ghandi Electronics, confirms the group's steady rise in Dubai's mid-market hotel sector.
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Saudi Arabia | Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Sign €733m Joint Venture for the Expo Village
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Saudi developer Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company (MAHR) have signed a SAR 3.2 billion (approximately €733 million) joint venture agreement to develop and deliver the Expo Village, the site's future residential community. The project, which envisages around 2,300 apartments for some 5,500 residents, is set to house official delegations during the event before becoming a permanent neighbourhood in northern Riyadh. It is the first real estate partnership struck by Expo 2030 Riyadh with the private sector, as work on the site progresses at a steady pace.
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Malta | Justin Trudeau and José María Aznar to Headline WTTC Global Summit in Valletta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has completed the speaker line-up for its 26th Global Summit, which will bring together more than 1,000 delegates and 200 industry leaders in Valletta, Malta, from 7 to 9 October 2026. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar and Ambassador Nick Adams, the first US presidential envoy for tourism, join the roster of high-profile speakers. Held under the theme "FUTU[RE]SET", the event will examine the investment, resilience and competitiveness levers shaping the global travel industry.
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