Guest Chef Metin Isci to visit Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

February 11, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

Guest Chef Metin Isci from Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum will be showcasing his culinary finesse at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore's Melt Café from 3 to 12 March 2016. Originally a combination of flavours from Middle Eastern, Greek, and Balkan cultures, Turkish cuisine has evolved under the influence of the Seljuk and Ottoman cuisines over centuries. As such, every region in Turkey has a selection of different and unique creations varying from kebabs to soups and desserts, consisting of heavy use of vegetables, spices and meats.

Valentine's Day (2016) at the Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore

Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore

February 10, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

Looking for a romantic getaway from the city this Valentine's Day (2016)? The Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore has the perfect plan for you! For this weekend only (13-14 February 2016), celebrate your love while overlooking the ocean from 630PM to 10PM - if you are lucky, you may even catch the sunset! Set menus and a la carte menus are both available at Barnacles by the Sea, Level 1 by the waterfront!

IHG Reward Nights Changes - Singapore

February 01, 2016 by Mark Chua in Travel News, Press

Following IHG's latest announcement on the changes to Reward Nights, the Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre will soon require 40,000 IHG Rewards Club Points (instead of the current 35,000) a night from 17 February 2016. Outside of Singapore, it will also see some luxury hotels pushing the previous 50,000 boundary.

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong now Accepting Reservations

January 31, 2016 by Mark Chua in Travel News, Press

The Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is finally accepting reservations for stays that begin 02 June 2016. For a limited time only, enjoy up to 20% off the BAR for a room or room with breakfast when you book directly with the brand new property.

5 Insights into Understanding Consumers with IHG's Trends Report (2016)

January 29, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched an update to its yearly Trends Report and this year, the hotel chain giant has revealed 5 major insights to understanding consumers in The Age of I at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

New Conrad Singapore Bear Design and S$10,000 for APSN

Conrad Centennial Singapore

January 29, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

If you have stayed at the Conrad Centennial Singapore, you will know exactly how the teddy bear in the room (or suite!) looks. I guess for many of us, it has become a secret obsession to collect the different plush toys from Conrad all around the world. Through the "Adopt a Conrad Bear" campaign, the Conrad Centennial Singapore has raised a total of S$10,613.70 for the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) which took place last December.

First Kimpton Hotel outside of America Announced - Amsterdam!

January 28, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

Ever since the acquisition of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2015, everyone has been interested in knowing what would InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) do to the brand. Amongst us loyalty program chasers, we were curious to know whether or not the loyalty programs would merge. Now, we finally have some visibility over what is coming. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is going global with the introduction of the brand's first hotel outside of the Americas - Amsterdam.

A New Mid-range Brand by Hilton - Tru by Hilton

January 26, 2016 by Mark Chua in Press

Hilton Worldwide has just unveiled a brand new brand that will add to its existing line of properties. Tru by Hilton is a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value. The belief that a great stay does not necessarily need to be costly fuels the growth of Tru, which is believed to fill a void in the mid-scale accommodation category in the US and Canada.