This September, The Marina @ CROSSROADS will take centre stage, anchoring CROSSROADS Maldives’ standing as the Indian Ocean’s premier culinary hub, with the region’s most diverse collection of restaurants and bars in one oceanfront destination. Building on this momentum, SunRay Maldives will officially debut as a new oceanfront day club, bringing together relaxed daytime gatherings, playful programming and sunset socialising. Located just a 15-minute complimentary boat ride from Malé, The Marina brings together world-class dining, vibrant entertainment and all-day lifestyle experiences in an accessible setting that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.

Apparel Group, one of the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerates, has entered into a strategic partnership with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to introduce 24 internationally recognised retail and dining brands at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall, reinforcing both organisations’ shared vision to elevate the retail and lifestyle experience in one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant and fastest-growing cities.

Amanvari has opened its doors on the shores of Baja’s East Cape, welcoming guests to experience Aman’s hallmarks of peace, privacy and intuitive service in one of Mexico’s most beguiling and untouched settings for the very first time. Set within the exclusive Costa Palmas community, where the Sea of Cortés shapes an extraordinary coastal landscape, the intimate 18-Casita sanctuary – offering exceptional privacy and personalized service, and limited collection of Aman-branded residences – marks a significant milestone in Aman’s continued expansion in the Americas.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced two major strategic partnerships ahead of its inaugural edition. Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh have been appointed as the event’s Official Hotel Partners, while Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. has been confirmed as its Official Journey Partner. Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight Riyadh will connect the global travel industry with Saudi Arabia through a highly curated programme of business meetings, conference sessions and networking opportunities, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.

Alila Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nebi Ozan Ozdemir as Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar, part of Hyatt’s luxury portfolio, bringing the brand’s two Oman resorts under a unified leadership vision.

Conrad Kuala Lumpur is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2026, marking the debut of Conrad Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia. As Hilton’s largest luxury brand, Conrad is celebrated across the world for seamlessly blending bold design with intuitive service while creating meaningful connections to each destination. With this first step into the country, Conrad Kuala Lumpur redefines luxury for a new generation of travelers, offering opportunities for discovery and experiences that feel both personal and purposeful.

Soneva Jani has been formally recognised by the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM), the first such designation awarded to any resort in the country.  This achievement places Soneva at the forefront of the country’s roadmap to its 30×30 target, which is part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, an international commitment to conserve 30 percent of the world’s land, freshwaters and ocean by 2030.