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What does it take to deliver exceptional hospitality destinations?

Today's hospitality market is changing fast. Investors, developers and operators are responding to new business models, growing competition and higher expectations around service, experience and amenity.

Behind every successful hotel, resort or branded residence is a complex delivery challenge. Meeting the vision of owners, operators and brands means aligning multidisciplinary teams and specialist supply chains around exacting design and quality standards. Assets must perform commercially and operationally from day one, and when projects take place in live environments, work must be carefully planned to maintain service and minimise disruption.

We help clients manage this complexity from feasibility through to operational readiness – bringing together sector expertise, commercial insight and project leadership to align teams, manage risk and keep delivery on track.

How we help
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Expertise across the asset lifecycle

From pre-acquisition due diligence, feasibility and cost advice through to project delivery and operational readiness, we support clients at every stage.

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Local knowledge, global best practice

We combine local market knowledge with global best practice, digital tools and data-led insight – helping clients achieve better outcomes, wherever they're building.

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Independent assurance that drives performance

As a trusted, independent partner, we give clients clear visibility of cost, risk and progress – for faster decisions, stronger governance and better outcomes.

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Continuity in live environments

We understand the pressures of building and refurbishing occupied assets – carefully sequencing work to protect the guest experience without slowing delivery.

Hospitality destinations that set the standard

From Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, our experience spans some of the world's best-known hospitality developments. We know what it takes to turn ambitious visions into destinations that succeed commercially while creating memorable experiences for guests and residents.

We bring that expertise to every stage of delivery, advising from pre-acquisition onwards, managing cost and programme, leading procurement and helping multidisciplinary teams work towards the same objectives. Our global project data and benchmarking provide another layer of insight, helping clients test decisions, understand performance and stay in control as projects progress.

The challenge doesn’t end at opening or handover. Decisions made during development shape how an asset performs for years to come. We consider operational efficiency, sustainability and long-term value from the outset, helping clients balance today’s priorities with future needs.

PROJECTS

Explore our work in the hotels, resorts and hospitality sector

United Arab Emirates

Enhancing an iconic resort destination with Atlantis, The Palm

3 min read

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Greater China

Building the world’s biggest LEGOLAND® resort with Merlin Entertainments

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United Arab Emirates

Creating a new luxury destination for Dubai, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

1 min read

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INSIGHTS

Explore our hotels, resorts and hospitality insights

Report:

Global construction 2025

8 Jul 25

2 min read

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Report:

Global construction market intelligence 2026 

8 Jul 26

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Thought leadership: NEOM: a vision for smarter cities

1 Aug 23

6 min read

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Perspective: Saudi Arabia: a vision for hospitality development

5 Apr 22

7 min read

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NEWS

The latest hotels, resorts and hospitality news

Company news

Turner & Townsend strengthens hospitality and resorts offering with appointment of Jeff Cho 

18 Aug 26

Company news

Turner & Townsend announces the appointment of Jaime Castellano Galán as joint North Asia Project Management Service Lead and Head of Project Management for Hong Kong, and Jennifer Zhu as the firm’s Director for Client Engagement in Hong Kong.

21 Jul 26

Industry news

Growth of AI infrastructure driving job creation in global construction market  

8 Jul 26

Appointments

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 

25 Feb 26

5 min read

Appointments

Al Ghurair Collection appoints Turner & Townsend

23 Feb 26

3 min read

Industry news
US cities most expensive places to build globally

8 Jul 25

6 min read

Appointments
Turner & Townsend appointed by The British Museum

27 Nov 24

3 min read

Industry news
Construction growth faces skills shortage issue

19 Jun 24

5 min read

Company news
Turner & Townsend bolsters management with Heery

3 Apr 23

4 min read

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