SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement, Series by Marriott debuts in New Caledonia, Rosewood and more...

SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement
Friday, 21st August 2026

SkyDrive Inc. aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia.

Partnership targets 2028 launch of scenic flights on the Gold Coast with up to five aircraft, backed by plans for dedicated vertiports and future inter-city networks >>

Series by Marriott debuts in New Caledonia
21 Aug 2026 : A new chapter in Marriott International and Societe Hoteliere de Noumea's more than 30-year relationship now brings regionally rooted, globally connected hospitality to Noumea, the Isle of Pines and Deva >>

Fraser Residence opens in Malaysia’s admin capital
21 Aug 2026 : Showcasing a fresh vantage point set within TERRA, Putrajaya’s first integrated lakeside enclave through contemporary design, resort-style comfort, and tranquil residential living >>

Red Sea opens Rosewood, expanding its luxury portfolio
20 Aug 2026 : Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA, a luxury resort located at Triple Bay on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast >>

Spain's hotel investment market delivered a strong first half
20 Aug 2026 : With €2,6 billion transacted across more than 12,000 rooms, reinforcing the country's position as one of Europe's most attractive hotel investment destinations >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Consumer Psychology Will Define China’s Luxury Market Recovery
Thursday, 20th August 2026

All eyes in the luxury market are fixed on China after Bain reported upwards of an 8% decline in sales there last year. While quarterly losses narrowed as the year progressed, suggesting a gradual recovery, the pullback hit global luxury brands hard because China has been a dependable growth engine over the last decade.

The question hanging over the industry now is not just when China will recover, but how its consumers will behave when it does >>

The One Thing Most Companies Fail To Do After Receiving Customer Feedback
Most companies don’t acknowledge the feedback or tell customers what they did with it, even though doing so builds trust, increases satisfaction, and can even turn into loyalty >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of August 19, 2026
Shangri-La debuts its 10th JEN property globally, IHG expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Thailand and more >>