Minor Hotels has announced plans to launch Avani Kota Kinabalu in the first quarter of 2027. The 352-key property will mark the introduction of the Avani brand to the Malaysian state of Sabah. Developed as part of The Logg Luyang project by KTI Landmark, the hotel will act as the hospitality anchor for the mixed-use scheme.
Vietnamese developer Sun Group and global hospitality giant Accor have signed a landmark agreement to expand their decade-long strategic partnership. The deal will add nearly 6,000 high-end hotel rooms and serviced apartments across Phu Quoc and Da Nang. Spanning mid-scale to luxury tiers, the expansion introduces several new lifestyle brands to Vietnam, significantly strengthening the country's premium tourism infrastructure ahead of major international events.
Rotana has signed a deal with Zawaya Properties Company to debut its branded residences segment in Saudi Arabia. Located in Makkah, the project will deliver 240 serviced hotel apartments within the SAR 26 billion Thakher development. The project targets growing demand from pilgrims and long-stay corporate travelers under the Saudi Vision 2030 tourism expansion strategy.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has chosen Minor Hotels to manage the Sharjah Collection, a regional portfolio of seven eco-focused boutique properties. The international operator will integrate the coastal, desert and mountain retreats into its luxury network after a series of upgrades, boosting global reach while protecting local heritage.
Saudi-listed Banan Real Estate Company has secured a 54.9 million riyal contract to develop and market a new hotel building in the Al Rahmaniya neighborhood. The two-year agreement was signed with Afaq Al Qimma Al Rabiaa Al Mutatawera Company, a subsidiary of the fourth Artal Real Estate Fund. Financial impacts are expected to lift company revenues from the second half of 2026.
Minor Hotels has expanded its footprint in Austria by signing the historic Grand Hotel Europa in Innsbruck. The landmark property will join the NH Collection portfolio and is set to become the city's only five-star hotel following an extensive renovation. Scheduled to open in 2029, the revamped luxury hotel will feature 120 rooms, a rooftop bar and a restored historic ballroom.
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