Through a management agreement with Ausbao Pty Ltd in Beijing, the IInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just announced a brand new 160-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Sydney's CBD. The Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour will be located to the new Sydney International Convention Centre as well as key developments in Darling Quarter and the Barangaroo south precinct.
Read MoreOhio saw the opening of a second Hyatt Place (Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker) property in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The hotel brings about the signature Hyatt Place design, amenities and free WiFi connectivity to this busy midwestern city. Being the only integrated hotel within Crocker Park - a development that features over 30 dining options and over 80 upscale shopping experiences.
Read MoreEveryone 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!
Read MoreShangri-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.
Read MoreLocated 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.
Read MoreSometimes 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).
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreLast 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.
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