New Year's Eve (2016) at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Christmas is just around the corner and if you have no plans for the upcoming New Year's Eve next week, check out what the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru has to offer! In fact, while you are there, consider staying in one of the beautifully-appointed One-Bedroom Suites or the Deluxe/Executive Rooms. Countdown to a brand new 2016 at Makan Kitchen or Tosca! 

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Three SPG® Design Hotels™ in Singapore!

Last month, SPG® announced that you can now enjoy some of your SPG® benefits at selected Design Hotels™ around the world. Ever since that announcement, I have gotten a few questions on where exactly there Design Hotels™ are and so I personally began looking. To my surprise, there are THREE Design Hotels™ in Singapore currently! 

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InterContinental Danang named 'World's Leading Luxury Resort' again!

Once again, the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort takes home the 'World's Leading Luxury Resort' title in 2015 at the Grand Final Ceremony of the World Travel Awards Worldwide Categories held at El Jadida, Morocco. Receiving the highest votes from travel professionals and consumers worldwide, this is the second time the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has been awarded with this prestigious award. 

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AccorHotels acquires FRHI - Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel

Following the sensational news of Marriott acquiring Starwood not too long ago, AccorHotels has just announced the acquisition of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI) which is currently present in 34 countries and featuring three luxury hotel brands: Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel.

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Mercure Shanghai Royalton opens in China

The opening of Mercure Shanghai Royalton (the 8th Mercure property to open in China) has just been officially announced by AccorHotels, the world’s leading international hotelier. Located in the Hongqiao business and shopping district,  the Mercure Shanghai Royalton will provide guests with internationally-renowned standards of service and accommodation while drawing influence from the local culture. 

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Taittinger Pop-Up Bar (Singapore) on New Year's Eve

Welcome 2016 in style as you check out the spectacular Marina Bay fireworks display from an exclusive Taittinger Pop-up Bar (free-flow drinks!) at the outdoor terrace of the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay. Having spent my New Year's Eve last year at the Premier Lounge of the hotel, I can confirm that the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay does indeed have a vantage point for the fireworks! 

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Christmas (2015) at the Sofitel So Bangkok

The Sofitel So Bangkok has just officially unveiled the Bûche de Noël of 2015 for the Christmas period ahead. This Christmas log cake will also be representing the hotel in the global Sofitel Bûche de Noël contest which is staged every year for pastry chefs in Sofitel hotels to indulge in some friendly competition. 

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IHG launches Assist and Meeting Point Globally

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently announced the launch of two new global initiatives for business travellers - IHG Assist and IHG Meeting.  The experience is expected to enhance the stay of both business guests and corporate partners worldwide. Read on to find out what these two initiatives are!

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