Malaysia will be introducing a brand new variable Tourism Tax from 01 August 2017 for all eligible accommodation products consumed by tourists in Malaysia. This Tourism Tax is variable and dependent on the ratings of the hotel or accommodation that the tourist has decided to consume - it ranges from RM2.50 to RM20 per room per night.
Read MoreSingapore's first Oakwood Premier property will be unveiled in one of the city's most highly-anticipated buildings in the CBD, the OUE Downtown. The Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore is slated to open on 15 June 2017 and it will become the Lion City's second Oakwood property here (following the opening of Oakwood Studios in Orchard Road earlier in March 2017) to provide furnished and serviced apartment solutions.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has just signed the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Buckingham Palace Declaration in support of efforts to prevent transportation and trafficking of illegal wildlife and their products. The Declaration has 38 airlines under its umbrella currently and it aims to clamp down the trade chains for such wildlife on a global level.
Read MoreSingapore's very first Hilton Garden Inn branded property, the Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon has just opened off Serangoon road. Located just a short six-minute walk from Little India MRT Station, the Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon is surrounded by historic sites, temples, shopping, entertainment and more importantly, plenty of dining options.
Read MoreA partnership between Marriott International and Japan's leading lodging company, Mori Trust Group, has just announced the opening of five resort properties across Japan this summer - these resorts will be located in some of Japan's most scenic destinations and it will give access to lesser-known locations which include the picturesque lake area at the base of Mount Fuji to the Shuzenzi hot springs resort town situated in the Izu Peninsula.
Read MoreThe most prestigious resort in Nusa Dua of Bali, The St. Regis Bali Resort has just appointed Mr. Nico Alexander Braunwalder as the Hotel Manager of this luxurious property. Prior to this appointment, Nico was the Director of Food & Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka in Japan.
Read MoreInterContinental Hotels Group has just unveiled the first Kimpton hotel to open outside of the Americas, in Europe - the Kimpton De Witt. The hotel has been fully transformed to reflect the bold and playful design of Kimpton while drawing inspiration for the Dutch heritage which is evident from the striking ‘living wall’ of vibrant florals and botanicals trailing the entrance. It marries the old and the new – a late 20th century building with architecture from the Dutch Golden Age – interlocking modern luxury and historical elegance.
Read MoreRobertson Quay in Singapore is getting pretty exciting - the InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay is already taking reservations from 01 September 2017 (just in time for the F1 Night Race!). It seems like the property has already started to offer a special Ambassador 4,000 Bonus Points package (S$14++ above Best Flexible Rate) for stays from 01 September 2017 - these are great if you have to purchase a flexible rate but want to achieve your IHG Rewards Club elite status faster (they count towards elite-qualifying points).
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