Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to debut the St. Regis brand in New Zealand. The luxury hotel is expected to open in late 2027 with 145 rooms and suites. Located in central Queenstown, the property will offer views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. This project marks the first St. Regis in the country and continues Marriott's expansion in the Pacific.
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.
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.
Egypt has secured partnerships with US, UK and French firms for the $1 billion Mont Galala project in Ain Sokhna. The development features 10 towers and a 150-berth marina. Construction begins in late 2026 with a seven-year completion timeline. The project aims to establish the Red Sea coast as a global hub for yacht tourism and international conferences through sustainable, mixed-use infrastructure and world-class hospitality.
Sun Group has officially broken ground on a massive 5-star "hotel city" in Phu Quoc to prepare for the APEC 2027 Summit. The developer intends to finish the project in just 18 months, adding 12,000 rooms and serviced apartments to the island. This development includes 15 beachfront hotels and a major shopping centre managed by Lotte. International brands such as Marriott, Hilton and Accor are all signed on to manage the new luxury sites.
Marriott International is set to launch its EDITION brand in Africa following a deal with V&A Waterfront Holdings in Cape Town. The development, which includes a 142-room hotel and six exclusive private residences, is slated for completion in 2026. Designed by Neri & Hu and StudioMAS, the project will be located at the edge of the Granger Bay development.
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