Cape Town fintech TurnStay has raised $1.9m to expand its cross-border payments platform for African travel businesses. Using stablecoin settlement, the service cuts transaction costs by up to 70% and helps operators secure more direct international bookings.
Malaysia’s property market is experiencing a renaissance, fuelled by affordable housing initiatives, infrastructure growth, foreign investment incentives and a strong shift towards green, transit-oriented developments.
1 Hotel Melbourne has officially opened its doors, marking the brand’s first property in Australia. Nestled along the Yarra River, the hotel blends nature-inspired design with Melbourne’s industrial heritage, featuring reclaimed materials, lush greenery, and a focus on wellness. The property includes the Bamford Wellness Spa, developed with Carole Bamford, offering natural treatments alongside an indoor pool and spa facilities.
The TRIBE Budapest Airport Hotel, developed by WING, has officially opened near Terminal 2 of Liszt Ferenc International Airport, offering 167 design-forward rooms, conference facilities, and a rooftop sky bar. The new four-star property is aimed at enhancing traveler experience and strengthening Budapest’s airport hospitality infrastructure, while also marking TRIBE’s second location in the Hungarian capital.
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