New DFS Flagship Store opens at Changi Airport

The world's leading luxury travel retailer opens its flagship duplex flagship store in Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3. With a floor size of 11,400 square feet across both floors, the one of the kind wines and spirit store is DFS Group’s largest single retail space for wines, spirits and tobacco. 

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High Tea at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Transiting in Singapore or got to the Airport early for your night flight? Check out Crowne Plaza Changi Airport's latest Hi Tea set menu which features both sweet and savoury canapes with Dilmah t-series fine tea on the side. Spend a lazy afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport from just S$33++ for two! 

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French Open Privileges for Accor Guests

Last October, The Shutterwhale met Tennis champion Serena Williams face to face at the Sofitel So Singapore. This year, as an official supplier to the tournament, Accor is offering all tennis fans exclusive access to the French Open from 24 May to 7 June 2015. Guests who will be staying in one of four Accor hotels in Paris will be able to purchase special two-day packages that include privileged access to the courtside action as well as accommodation and VIP dining.

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Weekly Whisky Party at WOOBAR (W Singapore Sentosa Cove)

The W Singapore Sentosa Cove is well known for her frequent Endless Summer parties. Whisky fans and lovers can now rejoice as there is a slice of pie (well, not literally) for you too! SRSLY: LIVE in Session at WOOBAR, W Singapore - Sentosa Cove. 

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$4 Million Refurbishment at Novotel Vines Swan Valley Resort

The Novotel Vines Swan Valley Resort (that is famous for the proximity to well,  vineyards) has just celebrated her 25th birthday last year and is now celebrating the completion of a $4 Million major refurbishment. All 103 rooms and suites of the Novotel Vines Swan Valley Resort have a redesigned bathroom, furniture, softer furnishings and excellent new beds to make your stay all that more enjoyable. 

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Sofitel to open in Adelaide (Australia) in 2018

Allegedly the sleepiest city of Australia, Adelaide is getting her first internationally branded luxury hotel to be  built in the city in nearly three decades - the Sofitel Adelaide. Slated to open in 2018, the $140 million development will be the sixth Sofitel in Australia and the first in South Australia.

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Unique In-Room Shopping at the One Farrer Hotel & Spa

The One Farrer Hotel & Spa has recently debuted its unique and innovative in-room shopping experience that is nothing like the other hotels. Available too all three hotels that are under the One Farrer Hotel & Spa - Urban Hotel, Loft Apartments and Skyline Hotel & Sky Villas) as well as to patients in The Farrer Park Hospital, the special shopping experience will feature over 500 specially selected items. Featuring the latest branded lifestyle merchandise (e.g. watches and skin care products), one-of-a-kind collectables (e.g. fine carpets and paintings), to a selection of books and tasty treats, the in-room shopping experience will be completed with your goodies delivered to your room (be it in the hotel or the hospital). 

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Accor to Manage Two Resorts in Maldives

Following rapid expansion across the Asia-Pacific region, Accor has announced the management of a 68-villa Mercure (opening in 2016) and a 120-villa Pullman (which will open in 2018) in the south of Maldives, in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the Indian Ocean. The area is largely untouched and it offers a spectacular lagoon with colourful marine life and boasting unmatched diving and snorkelling options.

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