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January 3, 2026

Hospitality

Kyoto will introduce Japan’s highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury guests facing up to ¥10,000 (£49) per night to tackle overtourism pressures.
OMNIYAT has announced LUMENA ALTA, a 380-metre, 73-storey tower set to be Dubai’s tallest commercial building in Business Bay. The project, featuring 45 floors of premium office space, is scheduled for completion in 2030.
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.
Hilton has unveiled Outset Collection, its 25th brand and the eighth in its Lifestyle portfolio. The new upscale conversion brand will launch with more than 60 hotels in development and bookings available in November.
NUMA Group has launched ‘Native by Numa’, a new premium lifestyle hospitality brand, as part of its multi-brand expansion across Europe. Targeting cities such as Rome and Paris, the brand aims to blend high-touch service with NUMA’s digital operating model to deliver authentic, design-led stays for modern travellers.
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.

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