Crowne Plaza Changi Airport to Expand

December 09, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group, a leading diversified real estate owner, developer and operator, for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The management agreement increases the business hotel's room count by more than 75 percent and propels IHG's development pipeline in the country past the 1,000-room mark, cementing its position as one of the largest international hotel operators in Singapore. Having stayed in the amazing Suite and Club Rooms before, I am personally very excited to see how this new wing will look!

Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort Opens!

December 03, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of the newly built Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort. Located in the popular resort city of Pattaya on Thailand’s eastern seaboard, the resort offers 210 contemporary guestrooms and is just moments from the beach.

InterContinental Perth to Open

December 02, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with UNIR Hotels Pty Ltd. After 18 years of successful management, UNIR Hotels have decided to redevelop the Rydges Hotel for conversion into a luxurious 240-room InterContinental hotel in the capital city of the Western Australian state, following a comprehensive luxury refurbishment.

New Year Countdown at W Singapore Sentosa Cove

November 30, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

Glamourous fashion scene meets W Hotels 24/7 energy as W Singapore-Sentosa Cove transports you to a brand new year with the industry’s fashion musical muse, DJ Eve Speciall. Set to take place at WOOBAR, the place to see and be seen, join us and whisk yourself away from the city crowd to relish the last moments of 2014 with friends and love ones.

New 5-star Sydney Airport hotel by Accor

November 28, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, today announced that they will be part of a new mixed-use hotel, commercial and retail precinct to be developed in Mascot, near Sydney Airport. Accor has signed a management agreement with Goodman to manage a 5-star hotel to be badged Pullman Sydney Airport as part of a new AUD$100 million development project that will encompass extensive office and retail facilities.

First Citadines Apart'hotel In South Korea

November 24, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has secured a contract to manage its first Citadines Apart’hotel in South Korea. The 468-unit Citadines Haeundae Busan will be Ascott’s first serviced residence in Busan and its largest property globally when it opens in the second half of 2015.

Christmas at Mandarin Oriental Singapore

November 22, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

Enjoy Festive Goodies, a luxurious Spa experience or a Celebratory Feast at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore this holiday season! With an exuberant array of Christmas goodies, indulgent feasts and heart-warming spa gift ideas, the Mandarin Oriental is your one-stop destination this Christmas.

Countdown to 2015 at Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore

November 21, 2014 by Mark Chua in Press

This New Year, celebrate with Pan Pacific Singapore in one of Singapore's largest balloon drop with 50,000 balloons that will be released into the Atrium at midnight. Located at the lobby of Pan Pacific Singapore, the Atrium features Asia’s longest bar at 44 metres and several private pods that are set over water.