International Expansion
Filipino hotel brand launches first overseas property in Madrid
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DoubleDragon Corporation's subsidiary has opened Hotel101-Madrid, marking the first Filipino homegrown hotel brand to operate abroad. The 680-room property in Madrid's Valdebebas district becomes one of Spain's largest hotels by room count. It caters to leisure and business travelers with modern amenities near key attractions.
Keller Williams Realty, one of the world's largest real estate franchise networks, has announced its entry into the Egyptian market through a master franchise awarded to a partnership between RED and ANCHOR Development & Management. Khalid Bahig has been appointed chairperson and CEO of KW Egypt. RED will become the company's first franchise office in Egypt in the first quarter of 2026.
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Jollibee has announced plans to spin off its international operations for a potential listing on a US stock exchange by 2027. This move aims to unlock higher valuation by adopting an asset-light model similar to McDonald’s. The international segment already shows strong growth, contributing roughly 40% of EBITDA from overseas.
The Indianapolis Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL's first-ever game in Berlin on Sunday, marking a milestone in the league's international expansion. Cornerback Sauce Gardner is set to make his debut for the Colts after being traded from the New York Jets earlier in the week. The 7-2 Colts enter as 6.5-point favorites against the 3-5 Falcons.