Maldives introduces sustainable townships, Meliá expands its footprint in the Middle East and more...

Maldives introduces sustainable townships
Thursday, 6th November 2025

The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act.

The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitality, residential real estate, health, education, and renewable energy infrastructure.

The government’s aim is to diversify the tourism sector and attract next-generation projects that complement the traditional resort model >>

Hyatt and Chase expand their collaboration as World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
6 Nov 2025 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced an expanded agreement with Chase, building on the successful collaboration between Hyatt and Chase that rewards World of Hyatt cardmembers for stays across Hyatt’s global portfolio >>

Introducing Miami's first Nobu residential project
6 Nov 2025 : Nobu Hospitality, proudly announces the brand's first residential project in Miami and a new architectural icon along Biscayne Bay plus a second Nobu restaurant >>

Meliá expands its footprint in the Middle East
6 Nov 2025 : Amwaj Island will be home to Meliá’s debut in Bahrain, blending luxury hospitality with a strategic commitment to Branded Residences >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

On Your Marks, Sports Tourism
Thursday, 6th November 2025

The numbers speak for themselves. Sports tourism in 2025 will likely hit US$650bn accounting for 10% of tourism spend globally and it is a segment rapidly on the move, just like an olympic athlete.

Away from the number, however, there is a growing understanding that the health of the nation contributes to the wealth of the nation >>

Harnessing Data Insights
Laying the foundation of your event program with technology: Using data to make decisions is like having a superpower, so instead of relying on intuition, you base your choices on solid evidence, leading to better outcomes >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 05, 2025
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