Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed a major master franchise agreement with Dossen Group to launch the Hyatt Select brand in the Chinese mainland. This strategic partnership focuses on the upper-midscale sector, combining Hyatt’s international reputation with Dossen’s extensive local network. The move aims to meet rising demand for affordable quality among modern travellers while providing flexible, high-value development opportunities for hotel owners across the region.
Asbar Capital and Ladun Investment Company have signed an agreement to develop a mixed-use project in Riyadh. Located in the Al-Munsiyah district, the development will feature a hotel, retail spaces and residential units. Construction costs are estimated to exceed 250 million riyals. Ladun will manage the design, execution and marketing for the project, which aims to maximise the value of the one billion riyal fund.