Dubai, Feb. 5 -- Emirates and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key ultra-luxury, all-inclusive retreat set within a 7,000-acre conservancy in the UNESCO-listed Greater Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Scheduled to open in mid-2026, the lodge will mark the world's first Ritz-Carlton Lodge and a significant boost to regional tourism.

Emirates has invested AU$150 million in the property since 2006 and is committing an additional AU$50 million to transform it in collaboration with Marriott. The redevelopment will blend refined design and legendary service with deep environmental stewardship.

Less than two percent of the protected reserve will be developed, preserving ...