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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.