Global lifestyle operator Kerten Hospitality is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of the Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort - Dammam. Located on the Eastern Province waterfront, the resort is part of a visionary mixed-use development combining hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and wellness. The resort will introduce a distinctive coastal concept featuring 74 overwater chalets. It will also include Nyssa Beach, a ladies-only beach club offering extensive wellness, spa, and fitness facilities designed to support the Dammam women's community.
Red Sea Global’s ultra-luxury destination, AMAALA Triple Bay, is set to open in the coming months, marking a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The developer, RSG, made the announcement at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, confirming the debut of six world-class luxury resorts and a range of exclusive facilities including a yacht club and a marine life institute. The total completed first phase will feature nine resorts and over 1,600 keys.
Modern hospitality is moving beyond luxury to embrace culture, authenticity and a true sense of place. Travellers now seek experiences rooted in local identity, from architecture inspired by regional craft to culinary immersion such as olive harvests or sake brewing. Staff act as cultural ambassadors, while partnerships with artisans preserve heritage and support local communities. As wellness and travel intersect with tradition and craft, hospitality is shifting towards meaningful connection and belonging.
Cross Hotels & Resorts is set to be acquired by Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group. The move combines Cross’s lifestyle and luxury hotel expertise with Sono’s regional knowledge and operational strengths. With 28 properties across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan, the partnership positions the brand for further expansion across Asia.
Modon Hospitality, the specialist arm of Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding, has announced the launch of Olympia Resort Abu Dhabi, a luxury active lifestyle destination set to open on Hudayriyat Island in early 2026. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind performance-based hospitality experience, the resort will combine wellness, sport, and leisure, marking another step in Abu Dhabi’s efforts to enhance its reputation as a global hub for active living and sports tourism.
MERED has announced a collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron for the Riviera Residences, a landmark development on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island. Featuring over 400 apartments and 12 bespoke villas, the project draws on the city’s pearl-diving heritage and will debut in November 2025.
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