Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Canopy by Hilton. Canopy by Hilton is the energizing, new hotel in the neighborhood offering simple, guest-directed service, thoughtful local choices, and surprisingly comfortable spaces, so guests simply feel better going forward. Each property is designed as a natural extension of its neighborhood, with local design, food & drink, and culture.
Read MoreAccor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa, a 224 room resort located in the heart of Karon beach, Thailand’s favorite seaside destination, just a 10 minute drive from Patong. This hotel opens today (15 October 2014) and it caters to young couples as well as families with children.
Read MoreBintan Island, a short ferry ride away from Singapore is an island in the Riau archipelago of Indonesia. It has been a popular (short) getaway destination for locals as well as long-stay visitors of Singapore. Most hotels and resorts on the island used to accept foreign currencies (mainly SGD and USD). However, following an alleged government policy that requires all transactions to be made in the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), this is starting to change.
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