The Green Economy Financing Facility, supported by the EBRD and the European Union, has reached 25,000 households across the Western Balkans. Marking the milestone with a family in Vrčin near Belgrade, the initiative provides loans and grants to improve residential energy efficiency, cut electricity costs, and install clean energy technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps across the region.
Marriott International has reached a milestone in Mexico by opening its 300th hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Torreón. The expansion covers over 44,000 rooms across 25 brands, supported by a pipeline of 76 properties. With conversions accounting for 35 per cent of signed developments, Marriott plans to open more than 10 additional properties in Mexico before the end of 2026.
Britania Public Company Limited, the low-rise housing arm of Origin Property Public Company Limited, has launched eight residential developments in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor valued at over 8.8 billion baht. Situated across eastern Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Rayong, the projects offer detached homes, semi-detached properties and townhomes. The expansion targets rising housing demand driven by industrial investment and growing workforce numbers.
Japanese trading firm Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire an additional stake in Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation for approximately JPY 120 billion. The deal follows a share repurchase by Ayala through a tender offer, raising Mitsubishi’s voting interest to 20 per cent upon completion in FY2026. The expanded strategic alliance will target growth across financial services, telecommunications, retail, real estate and energy sectors in the Philippines.
International tourist arrivals grew by 0.4% in the first half of 2026, reaching 690 million, according to UN Tourism's latest World Tourism Barometer. Initial strong performance in the first quarter gave way to declines caused by Easter calendar shifts, Middle East geopolitical conflict, severe weather and high travel costs. Consequently, full-year growth projections have been lowered to between 1% and 2%.
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) from 10 to 12 January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism. Held under the patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the event brings together government ministers, investors and financial institutions. The hosting agreement was signed at Arabian Travel Market 2026 to highlight Bahrain's tourism investment opportunities to a global audience.
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