Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi to be rebranded into Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
The iconic Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi will be rebranded into the first Andaz-branded hotel in the Middle East late 2018. The hotel which is currently owned by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) will turn the iconic ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ into Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi.
Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed by AccorHotels opens in Vietnam
Located in the forested area of Ong Doi Cape in Vietnam, the Premier Village Phu Quoc is the latest property in Vietnam to open. Managed by AccorHotels, this is an all-pool-villa resort on Vietnam’s “Pearl Island”, where guests can enjoy sunrise, sunset, and plenty of sun-kissed island moments in between. The resort opens onto crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and magnificent ocean views, framed in the verdant jungle surroundings. While there are endless discoveries on the island, the resort is a destination by itself with inviting private infinity swimming pools amongst its luxurious recreation facilities.
Fairmont Jakarta wins Best Luxury Hotel in Indonesia at International Hotel Awards 2018
Fairmont Jakarta has won four prestigious awards at the International Hotel Awards 2018 which was held in Bangkok last month. The property which is located in Senayan Square, was granted the title of Best Luxury Hotel in Indonesia.
Three New Hotels in Sentosa Unveiled by Far East Hospitality - The Barracks Hotel, The Outpost Hotel and Village Hotel
While 2018 is a fairly unimpressive year where new hotel openings are concerned (even though we will finally see The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore opening later this year), Far East Hospitality will be opening three new properties in Sentosa come 2019. The company has just announced The Barracks Hotel which is the third and last property on the man-made island and this is going to be operating under a new brand under its portfolio. All three hotels will be located at the Artillery Avenue in the Palawan area of Sentosa.
Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport opens in Shenzhen - Direct Link to Terminal
Hyatt has just opened a brand new property in southern China's Guangdong province - the 335-room Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport is located in the west side of the terminal hall at the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and it is directly connected to both arrival and departure halls via an indoor walkway.
Communicate with a Digital Concierge at Andaz Singapore with ConcierGO
In partnership with Vouch, Andaz Singapore is the first hotel in Singapore to launch the ConcierGO program (supported by the Singapore Tourism Board) which is a chatbot system that allows hotel guests to receive personalised response and recommendations based on their interests. This development is part of the STB's Tourism Innovation Challenge and it is in response to the challenges faced by hotel and travel agency industries.
Kempinski Hotels to operate The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore in Q4 2018
After a series of monumental delays, Perennial Real Estate Holdings has finally appointed Kempinski Hotels S.A. to operate the The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore which is slated to open in September this year (the full range of service to follow in Q4). Housed in the restored Capitol Building and Stamford House, the property will offer 157 guest rooms and suites - it will also feature a leading international restaurant under the helm of a Michelin-starred chef.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Properties in Singapore now accepts WeChat Pay - 5% Additional Savings
Chinese guests visiting Singapore will now have the option of paying for their dining and room charges with WeChat Pay at all six Millennium Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore - Orchard Hotel Singapore, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore, Studio M Hotel Singapore, M Social Singapore and Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore. Eligible guests who book their stays via millenniumhotels.com and pay using WeChat Pay can enjoy an additional 5% savings on stays in Singapore.