Hilton | Signed Agreements to Open Two New Hotels in China, Located in Nanjing and Wuxi

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., American multinational hospitality company based in Tysons, Virginia has signed agreements to open two new hotels in China’s Yangtze River Delta, expanding its portfolio and presence in East Asia, with a Curio Collection by Hilton property planned for Nanjing and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel set for Wuxi. 

Both hotels are expected to open in 2028, expanding Hilton’s lifrestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province, a prosperous, water - rich coastal territory in eastern China, famed as the “Land of Fish and Rice”, characterized by its massive economy, extensive network of canals, highlighted by theClassical Garden of Suzhou, and its central role in both historic Chinese culture and modern global manufacturing.

The Curio Collection by Hilton, Nanjing - The hotel will be located in Nanjing, a major historical capital in Jiangsu province, features a blend of ancient Ming dynasty like the 600 - year - old city wall, scenic nature including Purple Mountains, Xuanwu Lake, and rapid modernization, a centre known for its role in history and offering rich cultural, educational, and culinary experiences along the Yangtze River.

The property will open its doors in the Xianlin area of Quixia District, celebrated as China’s first purpose - built university city, hosting over 10 prestigious institutions like Nanjing University, surrounded by lush hills and lakes, it offers a vibrant, youthful atmosphere blended with rich nature and modern lifestyle amenities.

The hotel will feature 232 comfortable rooms and marks the debut of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in Nanjing. The Curio Collection by Hilton brand features individually remarkable hotels and resorts picked for the their unique character, design, and story.

Each location of the brand offers distinctive architecture,locally inspired design, world - class food and beverage options, and curated local experiences, representing a soft brand that allows hotels to retain their unique identities within Hilton’s portfolio.while still providing the benefits of Hilton Honors program.

The Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel, Wuxi - The hotel will open in Wuxi, a prominent, historically rich city in the Jiangsu province, famously situated on the shores of the picturesque Lake Tai near Shanghai. The city is renowned for its blend of natural landscapes, a scenic peninsula celebrated for its sprawling cherry blossom, orchards, pavilions, ranquil lake views, ancient canals,, classical gardens, and world - class Buddhist monuments.

The property will be situated in Huishan New Town, a rapidly developing modern urban district in the northern part of Wuxi. It is a major residential, commercial, and technological hub renowned for integrating urban convenience with access to Wuxi’s rich natural landscapes and historical roots, strategically located near major arteries, making it an attractive area for commuters and businesses within the Yangtze River Delta.

The hotel will convert an existing U 0 shaped building into a 150 - room property representing the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in the Yangtze River Delta.

The property will join the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand, characterized by independent hotels uniquely designed, reflecting the local culture and environment, offering guests an authentic and memorable experience, known for their vibrant design and excellence in service. 

These signings follow recent Hilton lifestyle openings in Greater China, including Guanzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Hilton also referenced the upcoming Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is set to open in the region this year.

Hilton continues its expansion in China with a strategic plan aims to enhance its presence in key destinations and has stated a goal of reaching 250 luxury and lifestyle properties in Asia Pacific.

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Club Med SAS | Unveiled the Upcoming Launch of Club Med South Africa All - Inclusive Resort Set to Transform KwaZulu - Natal Tourism Sector

Club Med SAS, commonly known as Club Med, previously named Club Méditerranée SA, a French travel and tourism operator founded in 1950 and based in Paris,France, specializing in all - inclusive holiday, has unveiled the upcoming opening on 4 July 2026 of Club Med South Africa, set to transform KwaZulu – Natal tourism sector. 

Club Med South Africa is a R2 billion luxury, all - inclusive resort located on the Dolphin Coast, north of Durban in KwaZulu - Natal province. Opening this summer, the property features a blend of beach and safari experiences, a 500 - delegate convention center, and the first - ever Club Med surf school.  

Developed in collaboration with Collins Residential, a premier property and eco - tourism developer based in Durban, specializing in luxury, nature - integrated estates across South Africa, this “game changer” for South African tourism is designed to act as a significant economic catalyst in the region, generating 800 direct jobs and injecting massive foreign investment. 

Key Features of the Resort: 

•    Location: Set on 32 hectares of unspoilt nature - mixing coastal forests, dunes, and beaches, just 30 minutes from King Shaka International Airport. 
•    Accommodations: The resorts features 345 hotel rooms and 66 luxury suites within an exclusive, high – end “llanga” collection area.
•    Beach and Safari Experience: Offers both carefree beachside relaxation, (including diving, sailing, and a surf school) and immersive Big Five safari adventures. Safari - goers can stay at the private Mpilo Safari Lodge on an 18.000 - hectare game reserve, either a 40 - minute flight or 3.5 - hour drive away. 
•    Dining and Entertainment: Restaurants designed to set over 1.000 people indoors, with gourmet dining. Lounges, and live daily entertainment. 
•    Wellness and MICE Facilities: A state - of - the art 500 - delegate convention center, along with a spa, yoga school, adult – only Zen pool, and dedicated kids’ clubs.
•    Eco - Friendly Design: Built using locally sourced stone and light wood, designed to maintain a vehicle – free zone in central areas to ensure guest safety and enviorenmental integration.

The upcoming launch of thie resort is expected to significantly boost the province’s international tourism appeal, creating new employment opportunities while stimulating investment across hospitality, transport, and local tourism businesses.

Beyond its immediate economic impact, the project reflects growing investor confidence in South Africa’s tourism recovery and long - term growth potential. The resort is expected to strengthen KwaZulu – Natal’s positioning as a world - class coastal destination, helping diversify the province’s tourism offering.

 Industry stakeholders believe the resort could become a flagship destination for higher - value travellers  and attract both regional and long – haul  tourists seeking premium leisure experiences in Southern Africa.  

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https://atta.travel/resource/club-med-south-africa-set-to-transform-kwazulu-natal-tourism.html

Marriott International | Announced Plans to Develop a 980 - Room All - Inclusive Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Marriott International, American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Aimbridge Hospitality,  a third - part hotel management company based in Piano, Texas, U.S. and Grupo Satli, a Spanish business conglomerate with its primary corporated headquarters and offices located in San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, Malaga, have announced plans to develop a 980 - room all – inclusive resort project in Riviera Maya, a prime Caribbean  tourist district on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula stretching from Cancún to Tulum. 

The resort will be developed by Grupo Satli, which will own the property as a hotel real estate investment fund and Ambridge Hospitality’s All - Inclusive Division will oversee operations, leveraging its experience in the Mexican market, and its expertise in managing all – inclusive resort assets in line with international standards.

Expected to initially operate as an independent brand before joining the Marriott Hotels All - Inclusive portfolio in 2027, the resort will be situated on a 445 - acre site with 1.312 feet of beachfront.

Planned amenities include 13 food and beverage outlets, 12 pools and exapansive water arcas, a large - scale spa, over 43.000 square feet of indoor meetings and event space, a Lazt River, two tennis courts, and a range of leisure and entertainment facilities.

The addition of this property will complement Marriott - branded hotels operated by Aimbridge Hospitality in Mexican cities, including Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Playa del Carmen, Puebla, and Tulum.

The project will further expand Marriott Hotels & Resorts’ all – inclusive portfolio in Mexico, which currently includes Marriott Cancun, An All – Inclusive Resort in the northern Cancun region.

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https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141343.html

India | Ranking Third in the World for Installed Renewable Capacity

India has emerged as a global leader in clean energy, securing the third position worldwide for installed renewable capacity, only behind China and the United States and surpassing Brazil, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency, as reported by the Indian Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.

The total electricity generation in India during the fiscal year 2025 - 2026 reached 1.845.921  trillion units (BU), where the share of non - fossil fuels reached29.2% (528.97 trillion units).

The country reached 50% of its cumulative installed capacity from non - fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target set in Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement according to information from Asian News International ( ANI).

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP26), the Indian ministry is actively working to achieve 500 gigawatts of installed capacity from non - fossil sources by 2030.

The ministry also reported that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) was approved with an initial outlay of 19.744 crore rupees (approximately $2.370 crore) until the 2029 - 2030 fiscal year, with the aim of producing at least 5 million metric tons annually of green hydrogen by 2030.

Expected outcome include the addition of 125 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity, more than 8 lakh crore rupees (approximately $96 billion) in total investments, the creation of more than 660.000 full - time jobs, and the avoidance of 50 million metric tons (MMT) annually of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

On the world energy side, India achieved the largest annual wind capacity addition in its history: 6.05 gigawatts (GW) during the 2025 = 2026 fiscal year, up 46% from the previous year.

This scheme is a renewable energy policy of India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy designed to promote wind and solar energy through financial incentives for each kilowatt - hour (kWh) of electricity injected into the grid.

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https://tvbrics.com/es/news/india-supera-a-brasil-y-ocupa-el-tercer-lugar-mundial-en-capacidad-instalada-de-energ-a-renovable/

Kazakhstan | Rapidly Expanding its Digital Infrastructure with New Data Centres and Supercomputers

Kazakhstan is rapidly expanding its digital infrastructure to become a regional AI and cloud computing hub with the development of new data centres and supercomputers strengthening the country’s capacity in data processing and advanced computing placing itself as a leading tech hub in Central Asia.

The chairman of the board of directors of Kazakhstan’ s national communications operator, Bagdat Musin, reported during a government session that the country is developing new data processing centres as part of its digital transformation strategy, as reported by Kazinform news agency.

The Chairman recalled that the national operator manages the largest network of data centres in the country, with more than 1.700 server racks, a capacity of 25 MW and about 47% of the national market.

Recent developments include the commissioning of the Al - Farabium supercomputer in Almaty, the former capital and largest city of Kazakhstan located in the southern part of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.

This system is a high - performance computing cluster designed to bolster the country’s sovereign AI capabilities and digital infrastructure with a capacity of 1.500 petaflops. Operated by Kazakhtelecom JSC, it is considered the second most powerful supercomputer in Kazakhstan and ranked 103rd in the global TOP - 500 list as of November 2025.

The official also announced the construction of new data centres, including the planned launch of a supercomputer in Qosshy,  a city of significance in Akmola Region and a rapidly growing southern suburb of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which will be three times more powedul than the one installed in Almaty.

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https://tvbrics.com/es/news/kazajist-n-ampl-a-su-infraestructura-digital-con-nuevos-centros-de-datos-y-supercomputadoras/

Seychelles | Joined Forces with The Maldives on Marine Ecosystem Monitoring and Conservation

Seychelles joined forces with The Maldives on marine conservation, the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) and the Maldives Environmental Regulatory partnered during a four - day “Marine Ecosystems Monitoring Exchange”, a workshop strengthened scientific collaboration and conservation capacity between the two nations, focusing heavily on see turtle genetics and marine ecosystem monitoring.

Facilitated by Conservation Biologist and Biodiversity Conservation Coordinator at the Maldive’s Environmental Regulatory Authority, Enas Mohamed Riyaz, the workshop brought together SPGA research and park officers alongside partners including the Island Conservation Society, the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles and the Seychelles Island Foundation.

The workshop designed to support the realistic adaptation of monitoring methods suited to each country’s operational context, and is expected to lay the groundwork for future technical exchanges and collaborative conservation initiatives between the two Indian Ocean nations.

.A shared focus of the exchange is the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle belonging to the family Chieloniidaee, the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys that has a global distribution that is largely limited to tropical and subtropical marine and estuary ecosystems, a species shared by both island nations which presents strong potential for joint conservation efforts.

The programme covered strategic monitoring methodologies also linked to coral reef, and seagrass, monitoring, with the final final day of the workshop dedicated to a practical field session and training at the Ste Anne Marine Park.

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https://atta.travel/resource/seychelles-and-maldives-join-forces-on-marine-conservation-at-four-day-monitoring-workshop.html

The Dominican Republic | Rapidly Expanding its Wellness Tourism Sector Across the Country

The Dominican Republic is rapidly expanding its wellness tourism sector across the country beyond Punta Cana, focusing on sustainable, low - density development in areas like Miches and to promote eco – friendly, nature integrated experiences.

This combined with high rankings in mental well - being and a surge in medical tourism is strengthening the Dominican Republic’s position as a premier year - round health and wellness destination.

Tourism industry in the Caribbean country has begun a profound transition: from being the paradise od “all – inclusive” and a leading destination for sun, sand and sea to becoming a benchmark for wellness tourism.

Within the framework o DATE 2026, held in Punta Cana, international experts pointed out that the country no longer only competes with its beaches, but with an infrastructure that covers the four cardinal points, uniting the luxury of the coast with the serenity of the mountain, offering a unique opportunity to develop a strategic plan of diversification of its offer.

High level projects are being developed simultaneously in areas as diverse as Jarabacoa, Miches, Sosúa Cabarete reflecting an expansion that responds to a change in the profile of the modern traveller, who, after the frenetic pace of the metropolises, seek experiences of connection with nature.

The wellness market is not a minor niche, nowadays it moves about $2 billion annually and the Dominican bet is directed with special emphasis towards the longevity segment.

With almost 20% of the world’s population over 60 years of age, the local offer is being redesigned to offer conscious eating programs, breathing techniques and physical activity that promise the quality of life of visitors.

The leader of the wellness sector at the Latin American level, Flavio Acuña, stressed that the Dominican Republic has an enviable  competitive advantage over markets such as Canada and the United States due to its biodiversity, allowing from yoga in front of the Jimenoa Falls to meditation on the Caribbean coast, elevating the country as a leading wellness destination in the Americas.

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https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/04/27/republica-dominicana-impulsa-el-turismo-wellness-con-expansion-en-todo-el-pais/