India's very first ibis Styles property has just been launched today in the heart of North Goa by AccorHotels. The ibis Styles Goa Calangute has a room inventory of 197 and it is located a stone's throw away from Tival Beach and it is just minutes away from popular night sports and entertainment, making it perfect for leisure and corporate guests who are looking for a beach stay experience. 

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Singapore Airlines have just announced a joint partnership known as 'Infinite Journeys' which will provide members of Golden Circle and KrisFlyer with enhanced benefits. This partnership will allow double-dipping of rewards for Golden Circle and KrisFlyer members - it will also include enhanced benefits and recognition for elite member in both programmes each time they fly with Singapore Airlines or stay at any participating Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts property.

The latest property to open on the sandy beaches of Phuket is the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra by AccorHotels. Located close to the old quarter which is well known for its ancient architecture, Buddhist temples and Taoist shrines, the Novotel Phuket Phokeethra offers inquisitive travellers an opportunity to immerse themselves in a time when prosperity first arrived on the island – not from tourists, but from the settlers who came from the Arabian Peninsula, China, India and Portugal, leaving behind a stunning heritage and blend of architecture.

Indulge in a lavish spread of traditional Bavarian cuisine, German beers and good cheer in celebration of Oktoberfest (2016) at Melt Cafe (Mandarin Oriental, Singapore) between 22 September 2016 and 02 October 2016. Held since 1810, Oktoberfest is the largest and most celebrated beer festival which plays an important part of Bavarian culture - it features a wide array of savoury and rich traditional home-style cuisine paired with authentic German beers and vibrant music. Guests will also be able to look forward to the Bavarian Butcher’s selection of the finest German sausages, such as Bratwurst, Nürnberger Rostbratwurst, Frankfurter Bockwurst, Bauernwurst, Weisswurst, served with a delectable side of sauerkraut, horseradish and sweet mustard.

In conjunction with the annual Gusto Italiano, Guest Chef Emanuele Mazzella (who holds a number of Michelin-stars) will be showcasing a spectacular menu of the finest cuisine at Dolce Vita at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore from 12 to 15 October 2016. Born in Ischia on the Amalfi coast, Chef Mazzella’s culinary passion started when he was a child as he became fascinated by the scents from his father’s vegetable garden, then falling in love with his mother’s cooking in the kitchen. With his firm belief of incorporating local seasonal ingredients, Chef Mazzella features outstanding dishes with natural flavours. 

Tired of boring out of office messages? The newly-launched Qantas Out of Office service allows you to dynamically transform standard (and yawn-worthy!) auto email replies into a real-time photographic travel journal which looks amazing. All you have to do is connect your Instagram account and email address, enter your travel details, hashtag #qantasoutofoffice on your photos and the magic will happen on its own!

Soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere in Singapore this year at the beautiful PARKROYAL on Pickering with a number of celebrations that draw inspirations from the classic Bavarian festival for the first time ever. Celebrate this important festival at the Lime Bar or go hard with a Bavarian Feast by the Outdoor Terrace!

In conjunction with turning five years old, the Award-winning Fat Cow in Singapore is featuring a one-night only 5-Course Sake Dinner that is titled “A Sake Journey from Miyagi to Tochigi Prefecture”. Apart from seeing Head Chef Fukashi Adachi in action, the Founder of Oval One and an SSI-certified Master Sáke and Shochu Adviser, Mr Hayato Hishinuma will be gracing the event to share his knowledge of the featured sake during the night.