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.
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.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited has opened the 35-key Taj Gangtey Resort & Spa in the Phobjikha valley of Bhutan. This launch is part of a strategic partnership with CG Hospitality Global and Happiness Resort & Spa. The resort offers luxury facilities including a heated indoor pool and a holistic spa while focusing on the natural serenity of the glacial valley.