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📍 Red Sea Global will open luxury resorts on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, starting in the coming weeks. Three resorts—SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental—will debut first, with a total of 11 in the coming months. Guests can arrive via Shura crossing, featuring Saudi Arabia's longest internal bridge. The Red Sea International Airport serves the area. Exclusive residences are to be completed by late 2025. SLS offers 150 rooms, EDITION has 240, and InterContinental features 210.

🏖 Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius will reopen on October 16 after a five-month, €20 million renovation, introducing the "Shandrani for 2" adults-only area with 69 rooms. Managing Director Sheila Filippi reports a 44% increase in Italian guests. The resort features an exclusive "Purple for 2" bar and "Serendipity" restaurant, led by Master Chef Moorogun Coopen. Additionally, Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa completed renovations of all 295 rooms in August. Direct Ita Airways flights from Rome will double from November 7.

🏨 Moxy Hotels debuts in Verona with Moxy Verona, the only Marriott in the city, opened by ACHM Hotels by Marriott. Designed by Vastint Italy, it's the second Moxy managed by ACHM, following Moxy Pompeii's opening in March. The hotel features 131 rooms with motion-sensor LED lighting and smart TVs. The 24/7 Moxy Bar serves snacks round-the-clock. Antonio Catalán highlights the hotel’s appeal to the new generation of travelers seeking authentic experiences.

🛫 South African Airways and Discovery unveiled a revamped national departures lounge at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. The 1,200 sqm space offers modern amenities, dining areas, work booths, fast Wi-Fi, and universal charging ports. This upgrade is part of a larger plan, including OR Tambo and Chief Dawid Stuurman lounges, with investments over $15 million. Post-2021 recovery, SAA optimized routes and expanded its fleet to position South Africa as a global premium travel hub.