Minor Hotels has confirmed the signing of NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania. This 145-key property is scheduled to open in February 2030 and marks the brand's first entry into the country. Developed alongside Infinity Developments, the resort aims to offer a refined escape while maintaining the island's low-impact tourism character. The project follows the partnership's previous ultra-luxury development, Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa in the Doon Valley. Situated along the Nun River, the 103 room property serves as a gateway to North India's hill stations. The resort incorporates local architectural influences and offers a range of wellness and culinary experiences designed to provide a refined retreat for travellers visiting the Himalayan foothills.
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.
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.
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.
UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to prepare for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027. This strategy follows a mandate from the United Nations General Assembly. The plan was recently welcomed by the Committee on Tourism and Sustainability during a summit in Madrid. The organisation aims to use the next three years to position the travel sector as a key driver for global development beyond the 2030 goals.
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