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Wynn Al Marjan Island announce plan for Aman's Janu Al Marjan Island
Tuesday, 11th November 2025

The lead development partners of Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is under construction in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, have announced their second joint venture development on Al Marjan Island: Janu Al Marjan Island.

The resort from Aman Group, the developer and operator of extraordinary hotels, resorts, and branded residences, will be managed and operated by the pioneering hospitality group and is slated to open late 2028 >>

US hotel results for week ending 1 November
11 Nov 2025 : The US hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 1 November >>

IHG signs Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud
11 Nov 2025 : IHG Hotels & Resorts continues its Luxury & Lifestyle growth across Indonesia by announcing the signing of Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud in partnership with Ristia Group >>

Preferred adds 14 new member properties
11 Nov 2025 : Preferred Hotels & Resorts has expanded its global portfolio with 14 new member properties added in Q3 2025, offering travellers distinctive luxury experiences across iconic destinations >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Luxury Brand Valuations Drop As Consumer Demand Slackens
Tuesday, 11th November 2025

Gen Z consumers (aged 13 to 28 years old) haven’t displayed an appetite for many luxury brands and have instead have opted for the second-hand market, fast fashion and dupes. Notably, Uniqlo made it to Interbrand’s top 100 list this year with $17.7 billion valuation and Zara was up 9% to $19.4 billion.

While the affluent wealthy continue to indulge in luxury, they can’t hold up the entire industry. In addition, they tend to favor more exclusive, top-tier brands >>

Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 7: How to Structure Hotel Content for AI Agents
Exclusive Feature: Translating your hotel’s story into the structured language AI systems understand. As discussed in the previous parts, AI systems increasingly determine how travelers discover, evaluate, and book hotels >>

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