Emirates has launched a USD 8 million Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to train its 25,000 cabin crew. The facility focuses on fine dining, premium guest engagement and luxury service standards.
Minor Hotels has signed a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises to develop up to 50 hotels across Egypt, including Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Nile cruise operations, aiming to elevate the country’s luxury hospitality sector.
Shamal Holding and Marriott International have announced the first EDITION residences in the Middle East, coming to Dubai Harbour in 2029. The Dubai Beach EDITION will be the brand’s first UAE beachfront resort, featuring 165 residences and a 185-room hotel.
Radisson Hotel Group has signed Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort, marking the entry of its luxury lifestyle brand into Indonesia, with the property set to open in 2027.
Naumi Hotels has opened its first Middle East property with a 237-room hotel in Dubai’s Barsha Heights. The Singapore-based boutique group, which operates eight properties globally, says the move marks the start of a wider regional expansion.
Dubai’s FIVE Holdings has secured a $460m revolving credit facility to fuel global growth and repay debt early. The group plans to invest $500m over the next two years, expanding in Dubai and Ibiza while moving into the US and Asia.
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