Singapore’s Naumi Hotels Makes Middle East Debut

Renowned for its bold spaces and unscripted service, Naumi Hotels brings its signature hospitality experience to Dubai. Now open, the hotel was recently acquired by Naumi Group and advised by SunStar Capital, the family-owned wealth management and asset company founded by Executive Chairman Surya Jhunjhnuwala, and is operated by Naumi...

Mews Acquires Flexkeeping, Delivering Next-Generation Housekeeping Innovation for Hoteliers

[New York, 30 September 2025] Mews, the operating system for hospitality, today announced the acquisition of Flexkeeping, the hotel operations platform powering a new era of automated housekeeping and operational excellence. The move brings best-in-class housekeeping and team collaboration tools into the Mews ecosystem, giving hoteliers a fully unified platform...

The Luxury–Regeneration Paradox: Can the Two Coexist?

Luxury hospitality is entering a new era. No longer satisfied with offering indulgence alone, it increasingly embraces the language of restoration: guests are invited to take part in coral reef projects, rewilded landscapes, or collaborations with local artisans. The promise is alluring — a chance to indulge while also contributing...

Mpala Jena Private Villas Opens at Zimbabwe’s Mpala Jena Camp

Great Plains, the iconic African eco-tourism organisation founded by National Geographic filmmaker-explorers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce the opening of the first of two new exclusive-use villas at Mpala Jena, near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Mpala Jena Private Villas is located five kilometers upstream from the main property,...

Wego Data: Hotels Capture 37.3% of Saudis’ International Bookings This Summer and Over 50% Domestically

The latest travel data reveals a surge in Saudis’ interest in destinations during the Summer 2025 season. Search and booking volumes recorded notable increases for both local and international cities, alongside clear accommodation preferences and practical rate trends that can inform end-of-summer and early-autumn plans, making this period rich with...