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October 2, 2026

Branded Residence

The Ascott Limited achieved a record-breaking 2025 by signing 19,000 units across 102 new properties. This 27 per cent year-on-year growth saw the company expand into 10 new cities including Taipei and Wellington. The firm is focusing on an asset-light model with a heavy emphasis on resort signings and property conversions. Ascott now operates or is developing over 1,000 properties globally as it nears its S$500 million fee income target.
Corinthia Hotels has teamed up with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to launch a 58-key luxury resort in Lake Como. Set to open in 2028, the property will be located in Menaggio next to Italy's second-oldest golf course. The development includes a beach club, three private villas and branded residences designed to blend with the alpine landscape. This project marks Corinthia's second site in Italy and focuses on restoring local heritage.
Ohana Development and Manchester City F.C. have signed a landmark agreement to launch a multi-billion-dirham residential project in Abu Dhabi. Spanning 1.67 million square metres, ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana’ will be the first branded residential destination for the football club. Located on the Yas Canal waterfront, the development blends the club’s global identity with luxury architectural design.

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