The Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has unveiled two sustainability initiatives that are helping to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, by minimising food waste, saving water and improving operational efficiency. Located adjacent to the Ibn Battuta Mall, the 411 room five-star property which is owned by Seven Tides International and operated by Minor Hotels, now sources its own produce locally at the Khawaneej Farm in Dubai. The initiative enhances the quality, freshness, and sustainability of the hotel’s food offering through a direct farm-to-table approach.

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, welcoming its first guests this month. This exquisite transformation on the island’s coveted southwest coastline in Calvià is near the elegant Puerto Portals, an exclusive marina known for prestigious regattas, fine dining and luxury brands. This is the third property in Spain, following Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. To celebrate the opening, the resort’s team has put together a special Be the First to Stay accommodation package.

Global lifestyle hospitality group, Kerten Hospitality, has announced the opening of Joontos at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf, Kuwait, marking the next chapter in the growth of one of the Group’s most celebrated culinary concepts. Following the success of the original Joontos at Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia - which earned a prestigious Bib Gourmand distinction in the inaugural Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2025 - the new opening brings the brand’s philosophy of connection, craftsmanship and shared dining experiences to a new audience on the Arabian Gulf.

The brand new 5* Aubamar Palma Resort has unveiled the Aubamar Convention Center in Playa de Palma, strengthening Mallorca's growing appeal as a year-round destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and events. The newly built venue combines contemporary design with flexible event space and can accommodate up to 270 delegates in a theatre-style or a more intimate board meeting setting. Located less than ten minu

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has made history as the first hotel in Dubai to launch its own AI influencer. Her name is Zaya, and she is unlike anything the city's hospitality scene has seen before. Not a chatbot, not a virtual assistant, not an algorithm answering queries -- Zaya is a fully realised AI persona whose sole purpose is to live, explore, and share the Grand Millennium Dubai experience with the world.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its portfolio in Italy with three new hotel openings. The three planned hotels will add 428 rooms and suites in Italy, one of Europe’s most important travel markets where WTTC forecasts international visitor spending will reach an all-time high of €78 billion by 2035[1]. Hyatt currently offers 170 hotels in Europe across 19 brands, including six hotels across five brands in Italy, with properties in Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence and Sardinia. Since 2019, Hyatt has quadrupled the number of rooms in its Italian portfolio and continues to grow, with more than 40 hotels set to open across Europe in the coming years.