Iconic Green American Express Card returns to Singapore
Everyone of us must have at some point of life, seen this iconic American Express® Personal Card (or more intimately known as the Green Card). To mark American Express®'s 90th year of operations in Singapore (as well as the nation's jubilee year), the American Express® Personal Card will be available for application on 30 November 2015!
First Shangri-La to open in Saudi Arabia
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and Assila Investments have both just signed a contract for the operation and management of the first Shangri-La in Saudi Arabia - the Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah.
New Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Wahid Hasyim Opens in Indonesia
Located in the heart of Jakarta, Indonesia, the Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Wahid Hasyim is the latest addition to the country's Holiday Inn Express inventory. This 160-room hotel in the city-centre has Jakarta’s shopping paradise like the Grand Indonesia - the largest shopping mall in the country - along with Plaza Indonesia and Pasar Pagi Tanah Abang - the largest clothing wholesale market in Southeast Asia at its doorstep.
A Taste of Ishikawa at Keyaki (Pan Pacific Singapore)
Sometimes known as the ‘Food Treasury’of Japan, the Ishikawa Prefecture is home to some of the most bountiful ingredients. From 12 November 2015 to 13 December 2015, savour the creations of Master Chef Hiroshi Ishii as he executes well-known dishes like the Kano Gani (Snow Crab), Buri (Yellowtail) and Deep-fried Flounder at Keyaki (Pan Pacific Singapore).
SPG® Benefits at Design Hotels™ Worldwide
It is finally official - you can now enjoy some of your SPG® benefits at selected Design Hotels™ around the world. That's right, stays at these selected Design Hotels™ now count towards obtaining (or retaining) elite status and you will earn Starpoints® (including an elite member bonus and welcome gift) where applicable. Additionally, SPG® members will also continue to receive complimentary in-room Internet access and bottled water.
Changi Airport welcomes Star Wars X-wing™ and TIE fighter™
Last month, I wrote about the unique opportunity to go onboard the ANA R2-D2 Jet for an afternoon of Star Wars extravaganza. If you weren't one of the lucky winners, fret now because all Changi Airport visitors can now (13 November 2015 to 05 January 2016) embark on an intergalactic adventure in the Departure Hall of Terminal 3 (T3) where a life-sized X-wing™ fighter has landed. Dress up in Star Wars costume and go onboard the cockpit of the X-wing™ for the ultimate photo opportunity. Photo memorabilia will be made available for visitors to bring home for free.
Fly Direct from Singapore to Fiji in 2016
Starting 05 April 2016, fly directly from Singapore to the romantic islands in the South Pacific, Fiji! This is the first direct link between Singapore to the tropical islands where Fiji Airways will operate a twice-weekly service between Singapore and Nadi on a Airbus 330 (two-class configuration).
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa Opens!
Singapore has just gotten her second Sofitel officially - the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. Located in Sentosa, one of Asia's most famous leisure destinations, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa translates the beautiful surrounding nature into the bold and elegant design style that brings Sofitel’s art de vivre to life.