• Hotel Jolt
  • Posts
  • Shura Island Opens First Hotels in Red Sea Destination

Shura Island Opens First Hotels in Red Sea Destination

September 16, 2025

In partnership with

The Gold standard for AI news

AI keeps coming up at work, but you still don't get it?

That's exactly why 1M+ professionals working at Google, Meta, and OpenAI read Superhuman AI daily.

Here's what you get:

  • Daily AI news that matters for your career - Filtered from 1000s of sources so you know what affects your industry.

  • Step-by-step tutorials you can use immediately - Real prompts and workflows that solve actual business problems.

  • New AI tools tested and reviewed - We try everything to deliver tools that drive real results.

  • All in just 3 minutes a day

🤝 Amadeus & Shiji Partner to Deliver Unified Hospitality Tech Stack

Amadeus and Shiji have formed an expanded partnership to offer hoteliers a unified suite of hospitality technology. Their goal is to simplify vendor management and improve hotel operations by integrating solutions like property management (PMS), point of sale (POS), reservations, sales & catering, and guest services. A key feature is “single-image integration” in the Amadeus Central Reservation System (ACRS), which allows unified handling of inventory, rates, availability across rooms and non-room products. This should help hotels offer more personalized service and streamline operations globally. Read more.

🚀 Seibu Prince to Acquire Boutique Brand Ace Hotel

Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide has agreed to acquire Ace Group International, the parent company of Ace Hotel, in a deal valued at around US$90 million. The acquisition is part of Seibu’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and gain stronger footholds in the boutique hospitality segment. Ace Hotel brings a brand known for design-driven hotels and lifestyle appeal, which aligns with Seibu’s ambitions for global reach in more trend-focused markets. Read more.

đź’Ą IHG Opens Dual-Branded Hotel in Melbourne

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its first dual-branded property in Australia: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins alongside Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall. The development is located in the Melbourne Walk precinct, near the Bourke Street Mall retail area. Hotel Indigo has 179 rooms and retains heritage features—old facades like Diamond House and the Public Benefit Bootery, plus local art like murals. Holiday Inn part has 273 rooms and focuses on open public spaces, modern artwork, and a terrace with views of Bourke Street Mall. Both hotels include dining options: Fern Bar & Dining for Hotel Indigo and The Greenery for Holiday Inn, with kids-friendly programs at the Holiday Inn. Read more.

Seeking impartial news? Meet 1440.

Every day, 3.5 million readers turn to 1440 for their factual news. We sift through 100+ sources to bring you a complete summary of politics, global events, business, and culture, all in a brief 5-minute email. Enjoy an impartial news experience.

🙌 Italian Hotel Operator Seeks €350M JV for Upscale Platform

An Italian hotel operator is looking for a joint venture partner to grow a €350 million platform. The plan includes a collection of 13 upscale urban hotels with about 1,700 rooms, plus an additional pipeline of around 740 rooms. The company aims to expand its footprint in key Italian cities via this JV, combining capital and operational strength. The move reflects growing interest in upscale hospitality assets in Europe and the appeal of partnerships in scaling faster. Read more.

🎯 Fairfield by Marriott Hits 150-Hotel Milestone in Greater China

Fairfield by Marriott has reached 150 hotels either open or in development across Greater China. Since launching there in 2017, the brand has expanded rapidly, with more than 50 new hotels expected over the next two years. The growth is especially strong in urban districts, transport hubs, and emerging tourism destinations. To support this growth, Fairfield has refreshed its product design and amenities to better match evolving traveller needs. Read more.

🌟 Shura Island Opens First Hotels in Red Sea Destination

Shura Island, the centerpiece of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea regenerative tourism project, is preparing to open its first three hotels this September. SLS The Red Sea, The Red Sea Edition, and InterContinental The Red Sea Resort will welcome guests alongside the launch of Shura Links, the kingdom’s first 18-hole island golf course. This marks the first phase of development, which will eventually include 11 luxury resorts, branded residences, retail, and a marina. Future openings are set to feature Faena, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, Jumeirah, Miraval, Raffles, and Rosewood. Read more.

Used by Execs at Google and OpenAI

Join 400,000+ professionals who rely on The AI Report to work smarter with AI.

Delivered daily, it breaks down tools, prompts, and real use cases—so you can implement AI without wasting time.

If they’re reading it, why aren’t you?

Showcase your brand/product/services in our newsletter and reach over 32,000 industry leaders in hospitality! Contact us today to advertise with Hotel Jolt.

Disclosure: Some content in this newsletter may be sponsored or include affiliate links. Hotel Jolt might earn commissions or have a business interest in featured companies. Read our privacy policy.