The Trump Organization has announced its first ever Australian project with the launch of a 91-storey hotel and residential tower on the Gold Coast. Partnering with Altus Property Group, the development is set to reach a height of 335 metres. The project will feature luxury apartments, a high-end hotel and an exclusive beach club in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Canary Technologies to roll out a new guest management platform across its 50 destinations. The initiative introduces AI-powered messaging and digital resources to streamline communication and reduce manual tasks for hotel teams. By adopting this technology, the brand aims to provide more responsive, multilingual support while allowing staff to focus on high-quality, in-person guest service.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Walkers Tours have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka. This agreement establishes a formal framework for hospitality and transport to support international athletes and Olympic officials. By aligning private sector expertise with the national sporting body, the partners aim to improve Sri Lanka's ability to host major tournaments and training camps.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has launched Junction Café & Provisions at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Developed by StiR Creative Collective, the all-day dining space combines retail with high-quality food and beverage services. The venue offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside artisan products and La Colombe coffee. Hilton plans to roll out the concept to further US properties later this year.
Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Bank Mandiri to launch its first co-branded credit card in Indonesia. This move marks the travel program’s debut in the Southeast Asian credit market and Bank Mandiri’s first collaboration with a global hospitality group. The card allows Indonesian travellers to accumulate points through daily spending, which can be redeemed across Marriott’s portfolio of 10,000 destinations.
DarGlobal has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its 3.5 million square metre AIDA development in Muscat. The 120-key resort, perched 130 metres above sea level, will feature themed suites, an Aqua Nick waterpark and character-led entertainment. Supporting Oman Vision 2040, the project offers full title ownership to investors. The first phase of the wider luxury community is scheduled for completion in 2027.
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