The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a strategic partnership that will build on Saudi’s emergence as a global tourism powerhouse. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals, aiming to enhance international demand, grow brand visibility, and drive hotel bookings and loyalty across the country’s expanding hospitality landscape.

A landmark partnership agreement between Kuwaiti real estate giant Urbnlanes and UAE-based STORY Hospitality, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Capital Group, sees STORY Hospitality appointed as the exclusive operator and manager of the hospitality component within Urbnlanes’ flagship project, Noi Residence in New Cairo.

AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announces further details about the Autograph Collection Hotel project, which it is developing and will be operated by Marriott International. The announcement reveals the design concept for the hotel, NUMAJ: A Tapestry of the Land along with innovative sustainability practices targeting LEED Gold certification.

Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Jabalpur, marking the brand’s entry into Madhya Pradesh’s thriving commercial and cultural hub, Jabalpur. The launch marks a significant milestone as the city’s first internationally branded hotel, bringing Hilton’s globally recognized brand to the region. The 101-room new-build property has been developed in partnership with Ajay Satya Prakash Hospitality LLP.

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EVA Air hosted the official launch of EVA BizFam Global Corporate Travel Rewards Program at W Hotel Taipei on April 30, 2025. The event was led by EVA Air President Clay Sun, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Executive Vice President Joe Chou, and "EVA Air executives including" Chief Executive Vice President Albert Liao, Spokesperson David Chen, Executive Vice President Charlie Pan and Ted Hou. More than 130 representatives from domestic and international businesses gathered to witness the unveiling of EVA Air's new digital platform, which marks a new chapter in smart, efficient corporate travel.