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October 21, 2025

Hospitality

Edamah has appointed Mohammed Jalal Contracting as the main contractor for the Azure Beach Club at Bilaj Al Jazayer, set to open in Q2 2026. Operated by Sunset Hospitality Group, the project will elevate Bahrain’s luxury leisure scene and support Vision 2030 tourism goals.
Sommet Education and the Hospitality Community Foundation have signed a strategic partnership at Les Roches Crans-Montana to advance training, research, and international deployment of data-driven hospitality solutions.
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.

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