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Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer and The Trump Organization proudly unveil two historic milestones, the debut of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand's first property in the Maldives, and the launch of the world's first tokenized hotel development tied to the project.

The Four Seasons Hotel London Tower Bridge has teamed up with Beluga Vodka to transform its Rotunda bar into a frozen forest, with Martinis as decoration.

Envisioned as a space for innovators, creators, and changemakers, The Boomerüng Complex harmonizes business, wellness, and leisure through thoughtfully designed spaces and elevated dining experiences. 

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global and the Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection have entered a strategic partnership that will bring one of the world’s most renowned culinary brands to Hungary.

Virgin Hotels Collection has confirmed that James Bermingham has left his role as CEO and named board member Joe Margison as interim CEO at the beginning of November for the next 12 months.

Accor’s new luxury portfolio, Emblems Collection, now has a flagship property: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Emblems Collection. In addition, the company has announced six more Emblems Collection openings over the next two years.

A hotel in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, has gone viral for offering a "lion wake-up" service, in which lion cubs are brought directly into guests' rooms for close interaction.

BCD Travel and virtual payment technology provider Conferma have partnered to launch a virtual card acceptance rating, with which travellers and travel managers can see how well a hotel is able to process virtual cards, the companies announced.

Japanese hotel operator Plan Do See Inc. is taking a stake in regional lender Bank of Toyama Ltd. to become its biggest shareholder and collaborate in hospitality business in the area.

China’s hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,695 projects with 656,873 rooms, according to Lodging Econometrics data. 

It was the best kept secret... until today. SUR can now exclusively reveal the first images of the new design of the Malaga port tower, created by the international studio of British architect David Chipperfield.

Accor recently announced that it will be expanding its Saudi Arabian portfolio with the signing of Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah – a new landmark property in the heart of Makkah, within walking distance of the Holy Mosque. Currently expected to open in 2026, the hotel will be the largest Sofitel property in the world, with 1,141 rooms and suites.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin invites guests to uncork a new chapter in experiential dining with the debut of its Immersive Digital Wine Tasting Experience, created in collaboration with award-winning TableMation Studios. Launching this fall at Ciclo, the innovative program fuses cinematic projection technology with the timeless art of winemaking, transporting guests through some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions.

New York City-based REIT Vici Properties has agreed to acquire seven casino properties from Las Vegas-based Golden Entertainment for $1.16 billion and to enter into a triple-net master lease with a newly formed entity that will be owned and controlled by Blake L. Sartini, current chairman and CEO of Golden. 

Luxury fashion brand Chrome Hearts, owned by Richard and Laurie Stark, last month acquired the boutique 20-room Surfrider Hotel in Malibu from Dauntless Capital Partners for $37.5 million, or a gawdy $1.9 million per key, according to multiple reports.

Singapore’s wealthy Jaleel family has made a strategic move into Brisbane’s hotel market with the acquisition of the George Williams Hotel for about $34 million according to The Australian Financial Review. 

Nestled among majestic mountains at over 3,400 meters above sea level, Cusco—the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—will soon welcome the latest Peruvian destination of Meliá Hotels International. 

Mexican luxury hotel operator Namron Hospitality is making its U.S. debut with the opening of the Le Particulier Miami on Collins Avenue.

Schrager, who is often credited with launching the boutique hotel movement, was recently honoured with the Icon Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Legendary hotelier Ian Schrager will open PUBLIC West Hollywood in spring 2026, the second site for his ‘luxury for all’ hotel brand.

Lifestyle group Ennismore has partnered with Dubai Holdings to introduce Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas at Hatta Resorts in the UAE. 

Orlando-based Kessler Collection has formed a strategic alliance with real estate investment and management company Highgate to create Kessler Hospitality, a luxury and lifestyle hotel management platform. No further details were released.

The Drey, a new hotel concept, is set to launch its debut property in London’s Earl’s Court later this year. The 125-room hotel is positioned as a design-forward, efficiency-driven concept, with guests able to check in online, enter via keyless access and manage their stay through a dedicated app.

OnlyFans model Iris Hsieh — who was found dead in a bathtub at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, October 22 — was murdered, police announced on Tuesday, November 4.

Big Brother star Ben Duncan has died aged 45 after falling seven floors from The Trafalgar St. James hotel. Other reality shows the late Duncan appeared in also include Come Dine With Me, Ladette to Lady and Celebrity Coach Trip.