Accor's First Novotel in Myanmar

Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia Pacific, announces the opening of Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min, the first Novotel hotel in Myanmar. Located on the east bank of the tranquil Inle Lake, this newly-built resort hotel is the perfect accommodation for both domestic and international travellers visiting this region.

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Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali opens in Bali

The tropical paradise of Bali says Selamat Datang (Welcome) to Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The luxury hotel brand enters this Indonesian vacation hotspot with Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali, a 120 all-suite-and-villa resort situated along a 200m stretch of pristine beach on the southeastern part of the island. 

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Adonis Hotel Singapore

The latest addition to the Singapore hotel landscape is a small-scale boutique hotel by our home-grown wellness and beauty group Adonis Group. Nestled away on Purvis Street, Adonis Hotel offers rich heritage from the vicinity in a shophouse setting (think of the Shophouse Suites at the InterContinental Singapore!). This quaint boutique property has only 19 rooms and therefore you will be receiving a high level of service alongside some pretty great amenities. 

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New Ibis in Bengaluru, India

With two hotels already in Bengaluru (India), Accor has opened its third hotel - the ibis Bengaluru City Centre. With the famous UB City and business districts in close proximity, the ibis Bengaluru City Centre has a capacity of 173-guest rooms that are suitable for business and leisure travellers alike. The hotel is strategically located with easy access to the Bangalore City railway station and Majestic bus station, with Kempegowda International Airport 39km away from the hotel. The hotel is also easily accessible to many attractions and points of interests near MG road and Brigade road. 

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First ibis budget hotel debuts in Seoul

Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia Pacific and South Korea, announces the opening of ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun, the first ibis budget brand hotel in South Korea. This newly-built hotel has 195 guestrooms and is strategically located north of Seoul’s Han River in a commercial district renowned for its traditional markets and shopping centres.

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InterContinental Sydney Double Bay Opens!

Earmarked as one of the most exclusive properties in Australia, the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is the only luxury hotel outside Sydney’s CBD. Offering intimate glamour and privacy, guests and visitors to the hotel will be provided with an entirely unique and unrivaled experience. Acquired and refurbished by Royal Hotels Australia, the multi-million dollar development of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay epitomises luxury and elegance and is pivotal to the resurgence of the esteemed Double Bay area.

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How to cancel an American Express Credit Card in Singapore

Cancelling a Credit Card in Singapore can be daunting and painful for many as they often require you to speak to a bunch of people who will try to persuade you to keep the card. I recently tried to cancel my American Express Ascend Credit Card in Singapore and did not face any challenges at all. Find out how to cancel an American Express (or negotiate for a better deal with more benefits or a lower annual fee) in Singapore painlessly in just six simple steps! 

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Five New Countries to Enjoy Visa-free Entry into Indonesia

There are currently only 15 countries where citizens are allowed to enter Indonesia for free (in terms of visa anyway). Applying for Visa on Arrival (VOA) will cost US$35 for most citizens from other countries. It has been recently announced that five more countries will be added to the list of countries to enjoy 30 days of visa-free stay. 

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