Minor Hotels has announced plans to launch Avani Kota Kinabalu in the first quarter of 2027. The 352-key property will mark the introduction of the Avani brand to the Malaysian state of Sabah. Developed as part of The Logg Luyang project by KTI Landmark, the hotel will act as the hospitality anchor for the mixed-use scheme.
The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Company has signed an agreement with Rikaz Properties to set up a new investment fund worth over $186 million. Managed by Al Jazira Capital, the third fund will back the creation of a luxury five-star hotel in the Urban Wadi district of Riyadh. This contract pushes the total signed fund value for the mega project beyond $1.6 billion.
London-listed luxury developer Dar Global has awarded the podium construction contract for Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, to Gulf Asia Contracting. Following the completion of enabling works in September 2026, the 80-storey Sheikh Zayed Road development enters its next building phase. The 350-metre tower will combine a hotel, residences and a private members' club.
Hilton has partnered with hospitality company Grey Spaces, co-founded by Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, for the Signia Hilton Savannah. Set to open in 2028, the 444-room hotel will feature dining concepts developed by the duo across multiple venues. Located on the riverfront, the hotel will serve as the primary headquarters for the Savannah Convention Center.
Hilton has confirmed a three-year extension of its partnership with day-access platform ResortPass across the Americas. The collaboration responds to growing consumer demand for non-overnight wellness, fitness and resort experiences. The expansion includes the launch of a new poolside event series called Off Hours alongside curated daytime packages at major properties, including the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Hilton Orlando.
Minor Hotels has launched reservations for Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first tented safari property in Zambia. Situated in Kafue National Park, the eco-friendly 13-key resort features structures elevated on timber platforms to protect local wildlife corridors. The luxury development marks a major milestone in Anantara's 25th anniversary year and supports regional ecological restoration.
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