Fairmont has finally landed in Thailand. The 474-key Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opens today with seven restaurants and bars, a hidden cabaret supper club, and one of Bangkok's largest new ballrooms.

Sapporo finally gets its first Hyatt. The Category 3 Hyatt Centric Sapporo is now accepting reservations for arrivals from 1 December 2026, and it lines up perfectly for a Category 1-4 Free Night Award.

Taiwan's first Hyatt Centric is now accepting reservations for arrivals from 15 February 2027. A look at the Songshan location, the other Taipei Hyatt hotels, and the Category 3 award pricing.

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.

After a series of delays, the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (which occupies the top floors of Merdeka 118) is finally accepting room reservations from 03 September 2025.

Nature lovers and luxury seekers, mark your calendars — H1 2025 will witness the grand opening of the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Set amidst the breathtaking 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife Reserve in northern Singapore, this resort represents a significant milestone as Banyan Tree’s first-ever property in its home country.

Taiwan ditches quarantine restrictions, to reopen in 2 phases with no quarantine by mid-October.

As widely speculated, Hong Kong has just announced that it will end all mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals from 26 September, Monday. This is a change from the current 3 days of hotel quarantine required for international tourists.