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🏕 Zannier Hotels partners with NEOM to create a 100-room eco-resort named Zannier Zardun in northwest Saudi Arabia, offering an upscale retreat in the Aqaba Gulf. Located on 4 square kilometers of restored semi-desert landscape, Zannier Zardun features indigenous flora and fauna with three uniquely designed buildings for diverse experiences. The resort includes a unique experience center with an underground entrance and a 360-degree observation terrace.

🏨 In 2023, Inwood Hotels acquired the Five Seas Hotel Cannes, a luxurious 5-star establishment with 45 rooms and suites, positioned between La Croisette and the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The hotel, previously managed by Squircle Capital, was sold by Dona Bertarelli. This transaction marks Inwood's 13th location, reinforcing its presence in the South-East of France following the purchase of La Malmaison in Nice and the Impérial Garoupe. The Five Seas Hotel, opened in 2011, boasts a rooftop pool, fitness room, and a 250 m2 spa.

🏦 Artcurial will host an auction featuring nearly 1,500 lots from the Ritz Paris on September 25, 26, and 27, 2024. The lots reflect the hotel's French art de vivre and include porcelain tableware, crystal glasses with the hotel's crest, copper kitchenware, service bells, serving trays, and iconic furniture pieces. This event gives collectors the chance to own a part of the Ritz Paris' legacy.

🎫 The Peninsula London has launched its new Peninsula Academy program, offering a collection of immersive London experiences. Activities include a guided tour of the Crown Jewels with royal Afternoon Tea in association with Garrard, a treasure hunt for children with Sharky & George, a motor vehicle experience with Brooklands Museum, and a sitting with royal portraitist Ralph Heimans. These exclusive cultural, historical, and creative experiences, accompanied by top guides, will be available to guests throughout the year.

🏦 Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is set to open on October 1, 2024, in the heart of Rabat, Morocco—showcasing the elegance of an 18th-century royal residence within lush gardens by the ocean. The strategically located hotel is minutes from Kasbah des Oudayas, the Medina, key city attractions, 30 minutes from Rabat-Salé airport, 90 minutes from Mohammed V airport in Casablanca, and near two main train stations with high-speed connections to Casablanca (45 minutes) and Tangier (80 minutes). General Manager Gregory Viaud emphasizes Rabat's emerging prominence and Four Seasons' commitment to luxury, personalized service, and local inclusion.