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.
Global lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore has announced plans to open SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, the region’s first lifestyle all-inclusive resort, in November 2025. Located on Al Marjan Island, the property will mark SO/’s debut outside Europe and Ennismore’s first venture in Ras Al Khaimah. The resort aims to redefine luxury all-inclusive travel in the UAE with bold design, world-class dining, and immersive guest experiences.
Corgan has achieved carbon neutrality across all global operations, offsetting emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 through targeted sustainability initiatives and carbon credit projects.
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