Following the public preview of Jewel Changi Airport, YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport is now open for business. The hotel is home to 130 cabins that range from Premium Queen Cabins to Family Cabins and it promises a 'fuss-free hotel experience [from the] cleverly designed cabins'.

New applicants of the Citi Prestige and Citi PremierMiles will receive their credit cards with a brand new card face soon. The new card faces of the two aforementioned cards are introduced to standardise the way cards look and feel across countries. At the time of writing, it is unclear whether new (or changes to existing) benefits will be introduced with the new card face but the Citi Prestige will come in a ‘premium hybrid metal material’ from 15 April 2019.

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has just been awarded the World's Best Airport Hotel for the fifth successive year in the World Airport Awards. The hotel offers a seamless connection to Terminal 3 of Changi Airport and with Jewel Changi Airport opening this year, the hotel will be able to cater to travellers who will have more reason for a longer stayover, as well as local visitors seeking meeting venues or a relaxing staycation.

Last year, Hyatt announced that it would be acquiring Two Roads Hospitality - the lifestyle hotel management company owns luxury lifestyle and boutique brands like Alila Hotels & Resorts, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels and tommie. Starting from 28 March 2019, World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem points (as well as enjoy in-hotel benefits) at eight participating Thompson Hotels for eligible stays.

One of the newest hotels to open in Singapore this year is Far East Hospitality's new Sentosa property - The Outpost Hotel. Home to 193 guest rooms and suites, The Outpost Hotel officially joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) today to be alongside over 500 independently spirited hotels in over 80 countries across the globe.

After approximately 10 months of extensive renovations, The St. Regis Singapore has fully converted the hotel's indoor tennis courts into a luxurious double-height ceiling event venue that pays homage to the house of Caroline Astor. Caroline's Mansion is the latest addition to an exclusive suite of event spaces and it sits adjacent to the property's main building with a private entrance by the hotel driveway.

The St. Regis Hong Kong is resolved to set a new benchmark in luxury hospitality for the next generation of St. Regis hotels globally. This landmark opening in Hong Kong is scheduled for April 2019 and it will reflect of vision of St. Regis through the eyes of world-famous interior designer, André Fu. The property is located in the Wan Chai district, one of Hong Kong's busiest commercial districts, and it blends architectural creativity, cultural diversity and timeless elegance.

Singapore Airlines and wellness brand COMO Shambhala (which forms part of the COMO Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a wide-ranging partnership aimed at enhancing the customer experience for travellers. This partnership will see the award-winning wellness cuisine to be introduced on selected Singapore Airlines flights in the second half of this year.