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Regent Hong Kong Introduces New Waterfront Venue The Terrace
Regent Hong Kong has introduced The Terrace, a new indoor-outdoor waterfront venue overlooking Victoria Harbour. The venue is positioned above the harbour and offers views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline. The Terrace combines a covered area with open-air space. This allows events to move between indoor and outdoor settings. The venue…
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Priority Pass Expands Lounge Network and Digital Services with Collinson Investment
Priority Pass is set to benefit from Collinson Group’s £500 million, five-year investment programme. The programme follows a new £350 million financing facility. A significant share will support the group’s proprietary lounge network and investment in Priority Pass. According to Collinson, the investment will support the development of digital, AI and data capabilities. It will…
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Alila Shanghai Marks Second Anniversary with China Sister Properties
Alila Shanghai marked its second anniversary with an event in Shanghai’s Jing’an District. The celebration brought together Alila Shanghai, Alila Wuzhen and Alila Dong’ao Island. They are the brand’s three properties in China. Held under the theme “Celebrating the world of Alila,” the event welcomed media, VIPs and other guests. Owner company representatives and members…
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NoMad Singapore Opens Bookings Ahead of Late 2026 Asia Pacific Debut
Bookings are now open for NoMad Singapore, which is scheduled to open in late 2026 as the NoMad brand’s first hotel in Asia Pacific. Located on Orchard Road, the 173-room hotel is being developed in partnership with UOL Group. The project reimagines the former Faber House building at the Cairnhill intersection. Designed by Singapore architecture…
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Frasers Hospitality to Launch Fraser Suites Reserve in Bangkok
Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, is launching Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand aimed at extended-stay and longer-stay travellers. The brand is positioned at the luxury end of Frasers Hospitality’s portfolio. It builds on the company’s experience in extended stays while combining private accommodation with hotel services and facilities.…
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IHG Expands Malaysia Portfolio With Two New Franchise Hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Hass Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately owned, diversified investment group headquartered in Miri, Sarawak. The agreement introduces IHG’s franchise model in Malaysia and marks the country debut of Garner hotels, IHG’s midscale conversion brand. The…
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Trip.com Data Shows Chinese Travellers Planning Earlier, Longer Golden Week Trips
Chinese travellers are planning earlier departures and longer trips for this year’s Golden Week, according to the latest data from Trip.com Group. By taking three days off, workers can extend the break to 13 days by combining the Golden Week and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. As a result, outbound departures are expected to increase from September…
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World Spa Awards Announces 2026 Winners Across Global Spa and Wellness Industry
World Spa Awards has announced its 2026 winners, with spas, wellness retreats, brands and experiences recognised across categories covering hotels, resorts, day spas, airlines and cruise lines. Now in its 12th year, the awards programme recognises businesses and experiences across the global spa and wellness sector. World Spa Awards is the sister event of World…
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights Unveiled
Marriott International and SomeraRoad have unveiled The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights, a new residential development at 98 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. The project will occupy the former 14-story Hotel Bossert, a Renaissance Revival building that originally opened in 1909. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in 2029. SomeraRoad, a…
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