Hilton | Officially Opened a 36 - Room Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Türkiye

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, has officially opened a 36 - room Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Ortahisar, a traditional village in the heart of Cappadocia region of Türkiye, famous for its towering 86 - metre natural rock castle, underground citrus - storage caves and authentic atmosphere, a centre closely associated with major valleys,  rock - cut settlements, and historical sites that form the core landscape of Cappadocia.

Elka Cave Suite Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton is Hilton’s first cave hotel, located at Ulus Meydani, Cami Sk. No:10, within a UNESCO World Heritage listed landscape, beside Ortahisar Castle, often called the “tallest fairy chimney in Cappadocia.”, q massive volcanic tuff rock was used as a fortress by Byzantines and a lookout by the Ottomans. The site is highlighted by a labyrinth of stairs and tunnels allows visitors to climb to the peak for a 360 - degree panorama of the region, including Mount Erciyes and the Red and Rose valleys.

The property has been restored from centuries - old cave dwellings, with each space retaining elements of the original cave structure. The design incorporates ceramic, stone, wood, and textile materials, along with antique details, and the hotel’s layout includes open - air pathways and a village - like arrangement.

The hotel features 36 individually designed rooms and suites, including accommodations with private pools, traditional Turkish hammams, fireplaces, hot tubs, and terrace hot tubs. The villa suite includes a glass – fronted infinity pool.

Dining at the hotel includes Colastre, serving dishes basec on Cappadocia and Anatolian cuisine. Elka Cave Suite Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton also features an outdoor pool, a cave spa and wellness facilities, including two treatment rooms, a hammam, a steam room, and a rain shower.

The property joins the Curio Collection by Hilton brand that 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, a soft brand that allows hotels to retain their unique identities within Hilton’s portfolio.

The hotel participates in the Hilton Honors loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points, access exclusive discounts, and manage stays through the Hilton Honors mobile app.

Links

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/navecqq-elika-cave-suites-cappadocia/

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Abu Galum, Egypt | Government is Analysing a Sustainable Development Plan for the Blue Hole Dive Site

The Egyptian Government is analysing a comprehensive, sustainable development plan for the Blue Hole dive site, located within the Abu Galum Protected Area, a stunning 400 - square - kilometres nature reserve on the southeastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, just north of Dahab, famous for its dramatic contrast between rugged granite mountains and the turquoise Gulf of Aqaba,  while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem as reported by Daily News Egypt, replying to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. 

The Blue Hole, is an iconic, 130 - metre - deep limestone sinkhole which attracts more than 110.000 visitors a year for scuba diving, freediving, and snorkelling.

 World – renowned for its stunning clarity and steep drop - offs, the Blue Hole features “the Saddle”,a shallow, sunlit coral reef opening at just 6 metres deep that allows snorkellers and recreational divers to easily enter the main basin, and the “Arch”, a notorious 26 - metres tunnel situated at roughly 55 metres deep, connecting the inside of the sinkhole to the open, deep Red Sea.  

Despite its extreme depths, the surrounding coral walls and rims are teeming with vibrant tropical fish, barracudas, and colourful coral gardens. The site’s immense depth directly on the shorelines makes it a prime global location for freediving training and record attempts.  

Egypt's Minister Awad reviewed the proposal during a meeting with officials from the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) and representatives of an environmental consultancy. 

The official described the Blue Hole as one of Egypt’s most valuable natural assets and one of the world’s top diving destinations, stressing that protecting the site while promoting sustainable tourism remains a national priority.  

Participants consultants noted that the area is home to more than 300 species of coral and serves as an important scientific reference site for marine research, as well as playing a significant role in supporting local livelihoods and employment opportunities in South Sinai.  

The proposed plan is based on four main pillars: 

•    Reorganizing the Blue Hole area and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. 
•    Improving visitor facilities. 
•    Regulating marine activities. 
•    Strengthening the site’s management and monitoring systems. 

The strategy also seeks to alleviate tourist pressure on the Blue Hole by developing alternative attractions within the Abu Galum Protected Area and introducing management measures for the nearby Canyon dive site. 

Link 
https://tvbrics.com/es/news/egipto-estudia-un-plan-de-desarrollo-sostenible-para-el-sitio-de-buceo-del-agujero-azul/

Barahona, the Dominican Republic | Inaugurated a Key Highway to Boost Tourism and Local Trade in the Southwestern Region

President Luis Abinader inaugurated on May 29, 2026 a key highway in the Dominican Republic to boost tourism and local trade by significantly improving connectivity and reducing travel times in the southwestern region, concretely in Barahona Province,  known as “Pearl of the South”, a land that offers a stunning blend of untouched coastal beauty highlighted by spectacular cliffside drives,  rugged, mountainous terrain, ideal for ecotourism, unique freshwater rivers flowing directly into the ocean, diverse national parks, and exclusive larimar gemstone mines.

The “Carretera Enriquillo - El Higüero” highway is a 13.5 - kilometres paved road built by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) that will connect several communities in the south of Barahona and benefit more than 300.000 inhabitants of the southwestern region.

The work connecting the communities of Arroyo Dulce, Cuatro Bocas, El Higüero, El Naranjal, as well as other rural areas of Barahona province, facilitates access to health and transportation services according to the MOPC.

This stretch is a crucial component of a larger 52 - kilometre circuit designed to create faster and safer routes between communities of Barahona city, Bahoruco, Enriquillo, Oviedo, Paraíso, Pedernales, and Polo functioning as an highly efficient, parallel and alternative route for accessing to Barahona and Pedernales helping tourists and locals alike reduce fuel consumption and travel times.

All that was highlighted by the Minister of Public Works, Eduardo Estrella during the ceremony of inauguration of the highway. The official pointed out that the the “Carretera Enriquillo - El Higüero” will reduce travel times and transportation costs for residents and producers in the area.

In addition, the Minister reported that the Inter - American Development Bank (IDB) supports several infrastructure projects executed by Public Works in the Dominican Republic, and announced that in the coming weeks it will begin a program to build bridges in different provinces of the country.

The Minister also announced that the Luperón tunnel in Santo Domingo will soon be inaugurated, a work that seeks to reduce traffic congestion and improve access from the southern provinces to the capital.

Link

https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/06/01/abinader-inaugura-carretera-clave-para-impulsar-el-turismo-en-la-region-sur/

Montevideo, Uruguay | Announced an Ambitious Renovation Plan for The National Library of Uruguay with an Investment of $20 Million

The Uruguayan government announced an ambitious renovation plan to rescue and modernize the “Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay”, the National Library (BNU) located at Avenida 18 de Julio 1790, close to the famous Feria de Tristán Narvaia and the Mirador Panorámico in the beating heart of the capital of the country Montevideo, created in 1815, and representing the legal deposit and copyright library for the nation. 

The project targets three main areas:  heritage preservation, public accessibility and territorial outreach, with an expected investment of $20 million allocated for infrastructure, and up to $10 million for the implementation of a new management model and cultural services, according to Diario La Red, a news agency and digital portal based in Montevideo.

The initiative, called “Biblioteca del Futuro” (Library of the Future), was announced by authorities from the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC), the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) and the Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP).  

Minister José Carlos Mahía highlighted the work done during the last year to recover and strengthen the institution, assuring that the “Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay” is in better conditions than when this Administration took office. 

The first phase of the project, which will require an investment of close to $6 million investment, will be focused on the recovery and adaptation of strategic areas of the emblematic building, inaugurated in 1964 and declared a National Historic Monument in 1996, focusing on emergency facility repairs, expanding user services, and updating the main façade. 

The works will include the intervention of the newspaper depository, the expansion of accesses and service area, as well as works on the façade and on the Emilio Frugoni passage. 

The “Biblioteca del Futuro” program is structured in three main dimensions:

The Patrimonial Dimension:  Aimed at improving the conservation of the documentary collection. The plan focuses on modernising underground storage deposits to protect the library’s most sensitive treasures, notably the 210 - year - old press collection and heavily prioritising the digitization s vast historical catalogues.

The Public Dimension: The project focuses on the creation of more appropriate spaces for users transforming the building’s layout to be more accessible. It integrates a cineclub, implements AI - driven tools, and connects the library directly to the public through a new access point at Callejón Emilio Frugoni, near the Universidad de la República to make the space a daily study area for students.

The territorial dimension, The purpose is to strengthen the national public libraries beyond Montevideo by establishing a modernised, cooperative network, transforming and connecting 110 public libraries across the country.

Link 

https://tvbrics.com/es/news/biblioteca-nacional-de-uruguay-inicia-plan-de-reformas-con-una-inversi-n-de-20-millones-de-d-lares/

Abu Dhabi, UAE | Expanding its Green Spaces by Planting 5000 Trees During this Year as Part of its Urban Reforestation Plan

Abu Dhabi, the vibrant capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), located off the mainland on an island in the Arabian Gulf,  a centre with a strong focus on oil exports, finance, services and commerce, highlighted by the skyline’s modern towers and shopping megacentres is expanding its green spaces by planting 5000 trees during this year, as part of its urban reforestation plan.

 The Abu Dhabi City Municipality is planting this big amount of trees across walkways, cycling tracks, running paths, trails, and urban corridors on Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland as part of its pedestrian pathway reforestation project according to information from Emirates News Agency (WAM), an initiative that follows an initial phase that successfully planted over 2000 trees in 2025.

Most of Abu Dhabi island’s corridors and trails have already been included in previous afforestation projects, and work is currently being completed on sites that require additional planting, covering some 24 linear kilometres along streets and public parks.

The tree are being placed across 21 locations on Abu Dhabi Island, with approximately 1.800 planted here and another 3.200 planted across the mainland.

Abu Dhabi Municipality is utilising climate - resilient and native species, primarily focusing on the revered Ghaf tree or Prosopia cineraria , along with other carefully selected species such as Cassia, Reem, Poinciana, Pongamia, Flamboyan, Ficus and select fruit trees.

The project aims to provide natural shade, lower ambient temperatures, improve air quality, reduce noise and dust pollution, supporting biodiversity, and foster a healthier, more comfortable environment for residents and visitors, as well as enhancing the overall aesthetics of the city, in line with the emirate’s vision on improving quality of life and  achieving environmental sustainability through the development of green infrastructure. 

Engineer Majed Abdul Al Khatiri, Executive Director of the Operations and Maintenance Sector of the Abu Dhabi Municipality, said that this project reflects the City’s commitment  to the development of sustainable urban infrastructure focused on improving the quality of life.

Link

https://tvbrics.com/es/news/abu-dabi-proyecta-plantar-5000-rboles-en-su-plan-de-reforestaci-n-urbana-en-2026/

Nobu Hospitality LCC | Announced the Rebranding of Two Luxury Residential Towers in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.

Nobu Hospitality LCC, American hospitality company based in Miami Beach, Florida, a brand focuses on modern luxury and minimalist Japanese tradition in its lifestyle properties, a group founded by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy winner Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, announced the rebranding of two luxury residential towers in Bellevue, a major Pacific Northwest city and economic hub across Lake Washington from Seattle.

Bellevue is the fifth - largest city in the U.S. state of Washington, famously home to a gleaming downtown skyline tech giants, the Bellevue Garden, and the Bellevue Arts Museum. Known as the “city of the park”, Bellevue standout features include booming economy, top - tier school districts, upscale shopping, and a pristine natural environment nestled between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish.

The project, owned by Silverstein Properties, a prominent, family - held real estate development, investment, and management firm founded in 1957 and headquartered in New York, is the first completed and move – in – ready Nobu - branded residential development in the United States.

Polaris Pacific, a leading real estate sales and marketing company based in San Francisco, California, specaliizing in high - density developments, is the sales agent for Silverstein Properties.

The development of Nobu Bellevue Residences spans a full city block and includes two residential towers in Downtown Bellevue, curated retail, dining, hospitality experiences. Nobu Hospitality LLC will introduce branded public spaces, signature residential services, and a future Nobu restaurant anticipated to open in 2027.

The project will relaunch under the Nobu brand in late 2026, with residences available for immediate occupancy. The development features 365 luxury condominiums with expansive homes offering views of Lake Washington, the Seattle Skyline, and the Olympic Mountains.  

The residences will reflect Nobu’s design philosophy, blending Japanese minimalist with Pacific Northwest influences, Residents will have access to hospitality - driven services, curated amenities, and direct access to Nobu dining.

The future opening of Nobu Bellevue Residences expands the brand’s residential portfolio, joining other Nobu Residences locations in North America., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Link

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141418.html

Hilton | Signed an Agreement to Open a 118 - Room Spark by Hilton Hotel near Milan Linate Airport, Italy

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., American mulinational hospitality company headquartered in Tyson, Virginia, has signed an agreement with ELE Spa, a corporate hospitality and recreational facilities management company based in Rome to open a 118 - room Spark by Hilton hotel near Milan Linate Airport, a busy air hub located in Milan, the second - largest city and largest urban area in Italy and capital of Lombardy region, well known to be a renowned global hub for business, fashion, and design as well as famous for its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Scheduled to open later this year Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport will become Hilton’s 11th brand trading or in the pipeline in Italy and marking the debut of the brand in the country.       

The property will open its doors 500 metres from Milan Linate Airport (LIN), with the territorial accessible in about 10 minutes on foot or five minutes by car, an airport celebrated for its compact single - terminal layout and proximity to the city centre, located just 7 km east of Downtown Milan. Primarily serving domestic, EU, and UK flights, the airport handles quick travel with premium amenities and cutting – edge passenger technology.

The hotel will provide access to Milan’s city centre via the M4 metro line in approximately 12 minutes and Milano Centrale railway station is about a 15 to 20 - minute drive away.

The property will feature 118 comfortable rooms with streamlined furniture, open closets, multi - purpose work surfaces, and bathrooms with Zero% bathroom amenities.

Public spaces will offer multi - functional seating, including communal tables and rocking chains. Guests at the hotel will have access to a daily breakfast buffet with coffee, juice, and bagels with spreads. 

Additional amenities will include a Hydration Cart with complimentary still and sparkling water and whole fruit, a 24 - hour retail market, an outdoor pool, a fully equipped gym and three meeting spaces.

The hotel will join Spark Hilton hotel brand, a group of hotels that target value - conscious travellers with a focus on consistency and affordability, a premium economy brand offering reliable and comfortable stays with essential amenities and a friendly, approachable service, all at an accessible price.

Spark hotels are designed to be easy to navigate and utilize with bright lobby spaces, multi - functional seating, and simple, streamlined furniture in the rooms.

Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport will join Hilton’s portfolio in Italy, which includes more than 130 hotels trading and in the pipeline. Recent additions include Puccini Hotel in Milan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum, with upcoming openings such as Quiete Taormina Naxos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo.

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