Kempinski Hotels to operate The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore in Q4 2018
After a series of monumental delays, Perennial Real Estate Holdings has finally appointed Kempinski Hotels S.A. to operate the The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore which is slated to open in September this year (the full range of service to follow in Q4). Housed in the restored Capitol Building and Stamford House, the property will offer 157 guest rooms and suites - it will also feature a leading international restaurant under the helm of a Michelin-starred chef.
This luxury lifestyle hotel is part of three heritage buildings - Capitol Singapore houses the shopping and dining destination Capitol Piazza, the iconic Capitol Theatre, the Eden Residences Capitol luxury apartments, as well as the upcoming The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, which will be Kempinski’s flagship hotel in Singapore.
In a move that brings together bold design and loyalty-driven rewards, The Standard Hotels are officially joining the World of Hyatt (WOH) programme from May 2025. For loyalists of both brands, this is more than a brand expansion - it's a gateway to full elite recognition, especially for Globalists.
Cathay Pacific has officially reopened The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as of 7 May 2025. Fully redesigned with a refined “living room” aesthetic, the 27,000+ sq ft space features new dining concepts like The Nook, upgraded shower suites, and a dedicated First Class section. Perfectly timed ahead of The Wing renovations, this revitalised lounge is once again a must-visit for eligible Cathay Pacific and oneworld travellers transiting through HKG.
Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has officially opened Hotel Indigo Auckland — the brand’s first property in New Zealand. Located in the heart of Midtown on Albert Street, the 225-room hotel combines historic elements with contemporary design, offering a boutique accommodation experience in Auckland's central business district.
First Mama Shelter property in Southeast Asia to debut on Killiney Road near Somerset MRT - now accepting reservations from 31 July 2025!
World of Hyatt's annual award chart changes take effect on 25 March 2025, impacting the number of points required for free night redemptions at select properties. In the Asia & Pacific region, 12 hotels will move down a category, while 25 will move up, making some redemptions more expensive.
The Park Lane Hong Kong is now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, offering free nights from as little as 34,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (less when you stay for five consecutive nights).
There is a new Hyatt Place opening in Bangkok - Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 1 (not to be confused with the Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit near Phrom Phong) - and it has already started to accept stay reservations from 13 January 2025.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has just added four new prestigious regional hotel brands to its portfolio, expanding its presence in some of the world's most popular tourism destinations.
Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Diamond members now receive complimentary Fairmont Gold Lounge access when staying on an eligible rate.
Andaz One Bangkok, the first Andaz hotel in Thailand, is set to open in December 2025 within the One Bangkok development. This design-forward luxury property will feature 244 rooms, local-inspired dining, and rooftop views near Lumphini Park.