Personalised Hotel Recommendations by TripAdvisor

Everyone has used TripAdvisor at some point in their life. Some people swear by it to find out what is there to do in an area or learn more about a hotel they are visiting. Today, the ever-popular TripAdvisor released a Just for You feature which provides personalised hotel recommendations to TripAdvisor users based on their individual preferences and travel research on the site.

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Partnership between Ascott and Quest (Australia)

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) – the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Quest Serviced Apartments (Quest) – the largest serviced apartment provider with 112 properties in Australia.

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Ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang Opens!

Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia-Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of the new ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang. This newly-built 206-room hotel will become the first international-branded economy hotel on the beautiful resort destination of Ao Nang, Krabi province. Ao Nang is considered one of the best all-round beach destinations in Thailand, renown as a family and sports destination with gorgeous strips of fine, white beaches on the oceanfront.

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First Hilton opens in Myanmar

Hilton Worldwide today made its debut in Myanmar with the opening of Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, in the country’s capital city. Set amid lush tropical landscaped gardens, the 202-key Hilton Nay Pyi Taw spans more than 100 acres of land and is situated within the developing Dekhina Thiri Township.

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First DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Queensland (Australia)

Formally a Holiday Inn in Cairns, the 237-room Cairns hotel, occupies an exceptional waterfront location on the Coral Sea in the vibrant city of Cairns. The hotel also marks the fourth DoubleTree by Hilton in Australia and the 400th hotel in the brand's global portfolio.

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Say Hello to Canopy (by Hilton)

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.

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Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa Opens Today!

Accor, 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. 

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No SGD and USD Acceptance in Bintan (Indonesia)

Bintan 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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