The Canopi in Bintan to Join Tribute Portfolio - Earn Marriott Points and Nights from February 2019

January 19, 2019 by Mark Chua in Press

Located just 60-minutes away, The Canopi in Bintan can easily be accessed via ferry from Singapore - this destination is also a popular glamping spot for families and thrill-seekers on weekends especially. While trying to book hotels this morning, I realised that The Canopi will soon be joining Tribute Portfolio which is a brand under Marriott International and Marriott Bonvoy members will soon be able to earn points and eligible nights at this property from February 2019.

S$150 Credit for Spending S$500 at Marriott Hotels took under 48 Hours to Post!

November 29, 2018 by Mark Chua in Deals

I recently wrote about the amazing opportunity to get S$150 back for simply spending S$500 at participating Marriott hotels in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand between now until 31 January 2019. If you have not signed up for this promotion, you should definitely do so because getting 30% cashback on your stays is amazing (and probably a very rare opportunity)! I recently completed a stay at The Westin Singapore and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the S$150 credit posted.

Hong Kong's First City Resort Hotel Finally Opens - Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel

October 30, 2018 by Mark Chua in Press

The Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is Hong Kong’s first ever city resort to ever open - the brand-new 471-room property is located at Ocean Park Hong Kong and it is just minutes away from the city, making it the perfect destination for both leisure and business travellers. Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is also committed to several sustainable initiatives which include energy-saving components to keep the building cooler in summer. In addition, rainwater collection areas and vertical planting systems are found throughout the hotel.

Indore Marriott Hotel opens in Indore, Central India - Modern Hotel featuring Experiential Spaces

November 15, 2017 by Mark Chua in Press

The Indore Marriott Hotel is the latest property from Marriott Hotels & Resorts to open in Central India, Indore. The 218-room property is at the frontier of modern and contemporary design - it facilities the promotion of personalised experiences as well as creativity. Located in the populous city of Central India, the Indore Marriott Hotel is the perfect spot for both business and leisure travellers who are interested in checking out the cultural and historic attractions in the Madhya Pradesh province.

New Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena Taking Reservations from November 2017

September 29, 2017 by Mark Chua in Press

Slated to open in October 2017, the Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena is one of the newest hotels that will be opening in Singapore this year. The hotel will occupy the 22nd to 33rd floor of the Royal Square @ Novena which is a mixed-used development building that is directly linked to the Novena MRT Station. At the time of writing, the property is taking reservations from 01 November 2017 and it is possibly the lowest-priced Marriott property (excluding Starwood Hotels & Resorts properties) in Singapore.

Courtyard by Marriott Nha Trang Hon Tam Resort to open in Southern Vietnam in 2020

July 12, 2017 by Mark Chua in Press

A brand new Courtyard by Marriott property has been planned for the popular beachside resort area in southern Vietnam. Slated to open in 2020, the Courtyard by Marriott Nha Trang Hon Tam Resort will be situated on an exclusive resort island that is located 20-minutes away from Nha Trang city.

Fairfield by Marriott Debuts in China with Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park

July 11, 2017 by Mark Chua in Press

Marriott International has just announced the first Fairfield by Marriott brand in Greater China with the opening of the Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park. A partnership between Marriott International and the Dossen International Group will see the introduction of the brand across different cities in China over the next five years. The new-built Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park will feature open spaces that are suitable for both work and entertainment and the design of the hotel's guest rooms have all been inspired by the fundamental themes of relaxation and simplicity.

Five New Resorts by Marriott International to Open across Japan in Summer 2017

May 23, 2017 by Mark Chua in Press

A partnership between Marriott International and Japan's leading lodging company, Mori Trust Group, has just announced the opening of five resort properties across Japan this summer - these resorts will be located in some of Japan's most scenic destinations and it will give access to lesser-known locations which include the picturesque lake area at the base of Mount Fuji to the Shuzenzi hot springs resort town situated in the Izu Peninsula.