The St. Regis Budapest has officially opened within the historic Klotild Palace. This marks the luxury brand's first entry into the Hungarian market. Located near the Danube, the hotel restores a Belle Époque landmark to offer high-end accommodation and signature butler services. The development features over 100 guestrooms and suites alongside exclusive dining venues, further strengthening the presence of the St. Regis brand in Europe.
Signature Global has teamed up with the Italian luxury brand Tonino Lamborghini to launch a high-end residential project in Gurugram. Located in Sector 71, the 12.40-acre development will feature 812 premium apartments. This partnership marks the Italian brand's official entry into India's housing market. The project aims to blend Italian design excellence with the rapidly growing demand for branded residences in India's leading real estate hubs.
Minor Hotels has confirmed the signing of two new Anantara properties in India, marking a major step in its regional growth. The expansion includes the brand’s first Indian resort in the Western Ghats and its debut urban hotel in Kolkata. These developments are part of a wider plan by the global group to reach a target of 50 properties across the country within the next decade.
Marriott International has signed a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos. The deal involves rebranding two storied properties, La Résidence Angkor and La Résidence Phou Vao, marking Marriott’s first hotel in Laos. Both heritage sites will undergo thoughtful upgrades before reopening in 2026 and 2027 to offer elevated luxury in these major UNESCO World Heritage destinations.
UAE developer Arada has reached a significant construction milestone by appointing Engineering Contracting Co. (LLC) as the main contractor for the W Residences at Dubai Harbour. The AED1.55 billion agreement covers the delivery of all three luxury towers within the waterfront development. With preliminary works already in progress, the project is set to provide 490 branded homes alongside a suite of high-end amenities.
World Liberty Financial has unveiled a new partnership to tokenise the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. Working with Securitize and DarGlobal, the firm aims to offer investors digital exposure to the ultra-luxury development. The project marks the start of a broader strategy to bring high-profile real-world assets onto the blockchain.