Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. Independently managed by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment and located alongside the Nest Campus student housing complex, the 395-room property is designed to accommodate a wide range of guests including business travellers, families, leisure visitors, long-stay guests, sports groups, and distinctively, students and faculty members. As a midscale hospitality brand, the Nest Hotel has been designed to grow both elsewhere in the UAE and internationally, either as a standalone property or alongside the Nest Campus concept. Nest Hotel includes lounges, co-working areas, dining outlets, and direct access to Aljada’s East Boulevard, which features over 100 restaurants, retail, sports and entertainment venues.

This December, the spirit of Ibiza meets the slopes of the French Alps as beloved Thai restaurant Pom Thaï officially opens its doors in Courchevel 1850. After years of building a cult following among Ibiza's gastronomes, DJs, and creatives, the restaurant is proud to bring its signature blend of authentic Thai flavours, artful ambience and wine-centric hospitality to one of Europe's most sought-after ski resorts.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel introduces the Guerlain Winter Hive, a dedicated alpine beauty and wellness space located directly at the foot of the slopes. Open throughout the winter season, the Winter Hive offers express Guerlain treatments and High Perfumery services designed for guests seeking efficient, high-performance care before or after skiing. Architecturally conceived as a compact, glass-enclosed structure inspired by Guerlain’s Bee emblem, the Winter Hive integrates seamlessly into its alpine surroundings. Featuring honeycomb detailing, reflective surfaces, and locally sourced woods, the space combines durability, thermal efficiency, and contemporary design while maintaining a strong environmental focus.

RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the doors of the Riu Ventura, its new hotel in Mexico located right next to the iconic Playa Delfines beach in Cancun's hotel zone. This establishment represents a new commitment to quality and product diversification, designed to offer a comprehensive holiday experience with RIU’s renowned 24-hour all-inclusive concept. It features an exclusive adults-only area with a pool and a Sky Bar on the sixth floor, a first for RIU in Mexico. The Riu Ventura offers a total of 705 elegant, contemporary and bright rooms, including 36 with private swim-up pools located on the first floor that offer better views and more privacy thanks to their elevated position. The establishment is RIU’s first hotel in Mexico to offer guests this option.

We are pleased to announce the launch of Rotana DISCOVERY December 2025, its new global loyalty programme developed under the framework of its membership in the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and integrated into the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY platform. This launch marks the transition of Rotana Rewards Select into Rotana DISCOVERY, connecting members to a world of benefits. Through this partnership, Rotana’s loyalty members gain access to 950 hotels across 100 countries and join a global community of over 32 million travellers. This milestone reinforces Rotana’s long-term commitment to delivering on its brand promise of Treasured Time while expanding its international recognition and loyalty reach.

Pan Pacific Whistler is elevating holiday giving this season by debuting its sparkling ‘Purpose Trees’, inspiring guests and visitors to give the gift of kindness and make a donation to the hotel’s three partner charities: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Whistler Animals Galore Society and Whistler Food Bank. New for the 2025 holiday season, the hotel’s ‘Purpose Trees’ will be displayed in the lobbies of Pan Pacific Whistler’s two properties, Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside and Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, until December 31, 2025.