YOTEL Singapore in Orchard Taking Reservations from 01 November 2017 - New Hotel inspired by First Class Cabin

As we are waiting on the arrival of some new hotels to open in Singapore this year, the YOTEL Singapore whose design inspiration stems from first class travel cabins, has already started to take reservations from 01 November 2017. The new YOTEL in Singapore aims to cultivate a sense of community within the hotel through large open spaces for co-working, social gatherings and wellness while providing the essential elements of luxury hotels in rooms and cabins where weary travellers will be able to enjoy in the privacy of their own rooms.

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The Raffles London to Occupy Old War Office building in Whitehall - Winston Churchill's iconic Old War Office

The top luxury brand of AccorHotels Group, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has just announced the signing of a historic partnership between the Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarrollos (OHLD) to transform Winston Churchill's iconic Old War Office building in Whitehall into one of the most unique hotel and deluxe residences in London - The Raffles London.

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Japan's First Pullman Hotel by AccorHotels to Open in Fall 2018 - Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

As part of the MSB Tamachi mix-used complex, the first Pullman hotel by AccorHotels will open in the fall of 2018. The Pullman Tokyo Tamachi will feature 143 contemporary-design rooms that connects the international style of Pullman hotel with the delicate touch of Japanese art and culture. 

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Singapore Airlines to Increase Paris Flights and Operate 777-300ERs - 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018

Singapore Airlines will be increasing the flight frequency to Paris (the capital city of France) from the current seven per week to 10 per week during the Northern Winter operating season between 29 October 2017 and 24 March 2018. The three additional flights will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting 30 October 2017 and it will complement the daily flights that are already in service.

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Malaysia to Introduce Tourism Tax for Tourist Stays - up to RM20 per Room per Night!

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.

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Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore to Open on 15 June 2017 - First Oakwood Premier Property in Singapore

Singapore'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. 
 

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Singapore Airlines signs United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Buckingham Palace Declaration

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.

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First Hilton Garden Inn opens in Singapore - Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon

Singapore'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.

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