Vanity Fair comes to ITV Choice
 Vanity Fair is the irresistible, brand new drama, coming to ITV Choice this September.
Following on from the huge success of Victoria, Mammoth Screen brings us this new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's literary classic, written by Gwyneth Hughes (Dark Angel, The Girl, Miss Austen Regrets).
Starring Olivia Cooke, star of Steven Spielberg's film Ready Player One, as Thackeray's timeless heroine Becky Sharp, this must watch drama makes for compelling viewing following Becky Sharp as she attempts to claw her way out of poverty and scale the heights of English Society.
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, follow Becky Sharp's compelling story of "villainy, crime, merriment, lovemaking, jilting, laughing, cheating, fighting and dancing", taking her all the way to the court of King George IV, via the Battle of Waterloo, breaking hearts and losing fortunes as she goes.
A definite must watch.
Vanity Fair
Starts Monday 3rd September
HKT: 21:00
IND: 18:30, MALTA/THAI: 20:00, KSA/TWN: 21:00, UAE: 22:00
NB this will be broadcast within 24hrs of UK TX
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JJ Lin takes the stage to unveil his new look!
 JJ Lin stopped by for some famous fun at Madame Tussauds Singapore at Sentosa. The award winning singer-songwriter was back home for the Singapore stop of his "JJ Lin Sanctuary World Tour", and visited the world famous wax attraction to update and unveil his new look.
Guests can visit the Singaporean star in the music zone, where he is standing proud since opening of the attraction. Previously dressed in a stylish blue camouflage jacket, JJ has chosen to dress his wax figurine in an understated look this time, with a new outfit from the latest collection from his own fashion/lifestyle brand -- SMG (Still Moving UnDer GunfirE)
"When Madame Tussauds reached out to me to change up the wardrobe, I thought this outfit would be suitable, especially since I have been wearing this color quite a bit recently" said JJ Lin.
JJ Lin is featured on the new music stage surrounded with LED lights. His figure is a permanent figure in Singapore. Besides music artists, Madame Tussauds Singapore is the home for many world leaders, sports legends, Bollywood & Hollywood celebs and Marvel Super Heroes! The attraction continues adding new figures and experiences every year.
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Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading Opens in Northwest Shanghai
HONG KONG, CHINA - - 21 August 2018 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai's Jiading District. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in northwest Shanghai, providing a one-stop, energizing hotel experience for travelers and local guests to connect with who and what matters to them most.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is a landmark of contemporary culture sitting above Jiading New City, a suburban district of Shanghai. A stunning centerpiece within Jiading's Central Business District, the hotel stands adjacent to Shanghai Poly Grand Theater, Yuanxiang Lake and Jiading Library, forming a vibrant cultural nexus in northwest Shanghai. The location offers convenient access to the F1 Shanghai International Circuit, Anting International Automobile City and Jiading Industry Zone. Guests can also explore 800 years of local culture at nearby Nanxiang Old Town and Anting Old Street. Meanwhile, the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hongqiao International Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station are only a short drive away.
Stylish Guestrooms with High Views
The hotel features 304 contemporary guestrooms from floors 27 to 40, including 23 suites, four executive suites, and a presidential suite. Styled with modern art murals in a warm residential setting, each room has panoramic lake or city views and comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 55" multi-channel LED TV, and Bluetooth sound system, allowing guests to be productive while traveling on business, but also entertained when they have a moment to relax.
Special Offer
To celebrate the opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading, guests who book stays now through October 7, 2018 may enjoy a special offer of rates starting from CNY 780 net. Guests must request this offer that also includes a daily breakfast buffet for one at Market Café, a 15 percent discount at the hotel's food and beverage outlets, and a special opening gift.
For additional information, or to make a reservation for Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading, please visit www.HyattRegencyShanghaiJiading.com . |
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Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa Marks the Debut Of First Hyatt Beach Resort in Japan
Located on a private island, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa offers an energizing one-stop destination celebrating the best of Okinawa.
HONG KONG, CHINA - 21 August 2018 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in the southernmost region of Japan. Located on the private Seragaki Island and linked by a bridge to the main island of Okinawa, the hotel offers a stunning view of the East China Sea from all 344 guest rooms. An immersive destination hotel, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa blends local culture, warm hospitality and thoughtful service, enabling guests to feel refreshed and reconnected to who and what matters to them most.
Design and Guestrooms
The breezy, light-filled interiors by Tokyo-based, Hashimoto Yukio Design Studio draw from the hotel's idyllic waterfront surroundings and the rich traditions of Okinawan culture to create intuitive spaces where guests can connect and recharge. All guestrooms feature mesmerizing views of the crystal clear waters. There are 320 guest rooms housed in a seven-floor building on Seragaki Island, including 71 Regency Club rooms and 16 suites which come with unique privileges such as dedicated check-in and check-out and use of a private lounge. Ideal for honeymoons and private gatherings, the spacious 1,948-square-foot Seragaki Island Suite features a private 1689-square-foot terrace.
Special Opening Offer
To celebrate the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, guests who book stays between August 22 and October 21, 2018 may enjoy a 50 percent savings on every second room night booked when they stay a minimum of two nights by requesting this offer.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/hyatt-regency-seragaki-island-okinawa/okaro |
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NOBU Gourmet Journey of Japan 2018, Episode 6: “Kanpai in Niigata" (September 4 –30)
NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong continues its 2018 GOURMET JOURNEY OF JAPAN (2-4-8) showcasing special products each season from 2 prefectures on one of the Japan's 4 main islands (Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu and Hokkaido), with 8 unique culinary episodes during the year.
② - Represents 2 prefectures from Japan's key islands
④ - Represents the 4 key Islands of Japan: Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu and Hokkaido
⑧ - Represent 8 promotions in 2018
Executive Chef Sean Mell and Executive Sushi Chef Kazunari Araki are creating the 2018 NOBU specialty menus, showcasing seasonal products and ingredients ranging from seafood and meat to vegetables and fruit, based on a gourmet exploration that infuses NOBU cuisine with the local cooking culture from each selected Japanese prefecture and island.
From September 4-30, Episode 6, entitled “Kanpai in Niigata” on HonshuIsland features Omakase Lunch and Dinner Menus that showcase ingredients and dishes inspired by local Niigata cooking techniques.
Restaurant reservations: (852) 2313-2323 / Reservations fax: (852) 2366-5205
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The Steak House Winebar + Grill Presents the International Launch of El Capricho Spanish Beef by José Gordón (September 3 – October 31, 2018)
In quest of the world's best beef, InterContinental Hong Kong's chefs are sourcing exclusive specialty beef from artisanal farms around the world, which are showcased bimonthly at the hotel's popular STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill. If you're a beef lover you will not want to miss the latest discovery, Spain's El Capricho by José Gordón. Our Executive Chef Maxime Luvara travelled to Spain earlier this year to personally discover the “world's best beef” and experience a true farm to table experience with the famed owner, farmer, chef and restauranteur of Bodega El Capricho.
From September 3 – October 30, experience the globally acclaimed beef from Spain's El Capricho by José Gordón. Available for the first time internationally, the selection of cuts are all dry-aged by José Gordón for 70 days and grilled to perfection on our charcoal grill, plus à la carte menu items inspired by the regional Spanish cuisine.
www.bodegaelcapricho.com
For reservations, please call +852 2313 2323 or e-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com
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Yan Toh Heen - An Iconic Dining Destination Recrafted in a Stunning New Harbourview Venue
Recipient of 2-Michelin Stars and Five Stars from Forbes Travel Guide, Yan Toh Heen, recognised as one of the world's finest Chinese restaurants specialising in Cantonese cuisine, has relocated to a stunning new harbourview home within InterContinental Hong Kong.
The new Yan Toh Heen, designed by Henry Leung of CAP-ATELIER, preserves the restaurant's rich heritage and elegant jade theme – while showcasing a unique series of spaces inspired by a jade jewellery box which opens to reveal layers of treasured collectibles and discoveries of Cantonese culinary arts.
Imagine an elegant Chinese home in which the family has passed its collection of antiques and prized possessions from one generation to the next – preserving multi-generations of collective memories, while evoking a new vision and era. Like a jade treasure chest, the restaurant opens up to reveal exclusive compartments filled with valued collectibles – each a memory with a story to tell.
Guests enter Yan Toh Heen's new home through a jade gate – a symbol of the first generation and a passage into the next era. The passageway features two jade resin screens with inlaid mother-of-pearl and layers of hand-crafted abstract etchings of the dramatic landscape of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour and the surrounding islands. This corridor of jade, – a beloved symbol of purity, prized in Chinese culture – symbolises the continuity of three generations spanning Yan Toh Heen's rich history.
For reservations, please call (852) 2313 2323 or e-mail fb.hongkong@ihg.com |
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