Fairfield
by Marriott to Make Its Debut in Japan in Collaboration With Sekisui
House With the Expected Addition of 15 Hotels That Will Give Access to
Hidden Gems Across the Island Nation
Marriott International, Inc., announced the signing of 12 Fairfield
by Marriott hotels across five prefectures in Japan – Kyoto, Wakayama,
Mie, Gifu and Tochigi – in a long-standing collaboration with Japanese
real estate developer, Sekisui House; in total, an anticipated 15 hotels
will be signed by next year. All properties are expected to open by
2021, with the first dozen hotels scheduled to open in late 2020. All
properties are expected to open by 2021, with the first dozen hotels
scheduled to open in late 2020. With more visitors exploring Japan's
lesser known destinations, these upcoming Fairfield by Marriott Hotels
will give travelers access to remote destinations whilst ensuring that
guests can count on the international brand's standards of warm
hospitality and inviting spaces with each and every stay.
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'Ovolo the Valley' Hits Brisbane - Welcome to
the Whimsical Oasis!
Ovolo The Valley, has hit the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant and cultural
precinct of Fortitude Valley, as it officially launched on 29th November
2018.
Inspired by the eclectic culture and iconic history of Fortitude Valley,
Ovolo The Valley draws guests into a whimsical oasis of colour and art,
with surprising hints of quirkiness, custom wallpaper, eccentric
furniture and illustrations curated throughout all spaces and rooms.
The launch of Ovolo The Valley marks another milestone for the boutique
designer hotel collection behind two of Australia’s top five hotels*. It
is the second Queensland hotel to fall under the design-led hotel
group, following the successful opening of Ovolo Inchcolm earlier this
year.
With a rooftop swimming pool looking over the unique vista of Fortitude
Valley, Ovolo The Valley comprises of a gym, a sauna and a unique
meeting room aptly named, ‘B.I.G’. The large-scale project was led by
acclaimed global architecture firm, Woods Bagot, who are the
award-winning designers behind the revitalisation of The Ivy, Sydney and
The Garden House, Melbourne.
The exceptional design and bespoke aesthetic encompass guests from the
moment they step into the foyer and throughout all 103 rooms. Intended
as a design-seeker’s paradise, Ovolo The Valley serves up a frenzy of
rich colour, commissioned art pieces, vivid wallpaper and playful
furniture that radiates with personality and a whole lot of fabulous.
For more information and to book, visit: www.ovolohotels.com.au/ovolothevalley/
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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Introduces His “World of Nobu" Cookbook at the Asia Launch With Chefs from Asia Pacific Nobu Restaurants
NOBU
InterContinental Hong Kong, along with chefs from seven Nobu
restaurants in Asia-Pacific, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa officiated at the Asia
launch of “World of Nobu”
(PEI International), a stunning 419-page volume that marks a
multi-decade collaboration with more than 70 Nobu and Matsuhisa chefs
around the globe.
In
what he has declared to be his final cookbook, Chef Nobu showcases a
Nobu that is future-oriented and always evolving, providing an
opportunity for each chef to express the Nobu Way as he or she
understands it. The beautifully-photographed volume brings to life the
heart of Nobu's collaborative spirit and constant reinvention of
Japanese cuisine via a collection of recipes and stories, from sushi and
cocktails to main dishes and dessert. In addition to signature dishes
that guests know and love, readers will have a chance to explore new
recipes created especially for the book, as well as off-the-menu dishes
that have never been shared outside the restaurant.
“World of Nobu" covers
nearly 40 years of culinary development, starting with my personal
journey and signature dishes, then introducing the next generation of
Nobu and Matsuhisa chefs who will carry the tradition forward,” said
Chef Nobu on the occasion of the book's U.S. release.
NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong is open daily for lunch from 12 noon - 2:30pm and dinner from 6:00pm - 11:00pm.
NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong
Second Floor, InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Restaurant reservations: (852) 2313-2323 / E-mail: nobuhongkong@ihg.com
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InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Crowned 'World's Leading Hotel Brand' for the Twelfth Time at World Travel Awards 2018
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts walked
away with 10 remarkable wins at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand
Final 2018 held in Lisbon, Portugal, including the much-coveted World's Leading Hotel Brand title for the 12th time.
Several world-renowned InterContinental hotels and resorts across Asia
Pacific took home award wins in a variety of categories. Amongst these
winners were the newly opened InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort in Vietnam, which was named World's Leading New Luxury Resort 2018, as well as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam, lauded World's Leading Green Resort 2018.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts had major regional wins this year,
with a phenomenal 32-award sweep at the World Travel Awards Asia 2018
earlier this year.
Launched in 1993, the WTA acknowledges and celebrates excellence in the
travel and tourism industry and is now in its 25th year. Awards are
presented across three tiers: country, regional and world awards, based
on votes by the public and travel professionals worldwide.
There are currently 200 InterContinental Hotels and Resorts globally,
with 63 in the development pipeline set to open in the coming three to
five years. For more information on InterContinental Hotels &
Resorts, visit www.intercontinental.com.
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Free Mobile WIFI is the new Free WIFI. First Hotel in Singapore to Launch Game-changing Perk for Guests
 Comparing
the best deals for travel data packages or trying to tap on free WIFI
at every seemingly-dubious hotspot will be a thing of the past for
guests of Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore, starting January 2019. Asia
Pacific's Best Independent Hotel (newly-inducted to TTG Travel Awards
Hall of Fame 2018), Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore (RP), is known for
providing meaningful and personalised service, with signature perks such
as free in-room minibar, Nespresso coffee and high speed WIFI in all
511 guest rooms, since 2007. The hotel did not just boost the guest's
in-room experience after a recent major renovation. RP tops guests'
expectations by enhancing their travel experience beyond the hotel room
with the introduction of free unlimited data on pocket WIFI devices.
Having a personal mobile hotspot means that all guests get to enjoy
connection on their own devices for easy access to information, contacts
and favourite apps, minus the hassle of using and adapting to foreign
devices.
“Getting connected and staying connected are so important that
travellers plan ahead to order travel sim cards or book pocket WIFI
devices before their trips. Wayfinding, updating social media and being
connected on messaging apps are deeply integrated into our lives. It is
not a luxury to stay connected but a necessity to do so. It's a paradox
that modern travellers are subjected to high costs for a quintessential,
in monetary terms and also the investment of effort to find the best
value travel data package in the market. Having pocket WIFI devices with
unlimited data at our guests' fingertips takes off some stress from
travelling (whether it's for setting up a business appointment or
booking a ride to get around) and that's what RP's hospitality is
about,” said Mr Patrick Fiat, General Manager and Chief Experience
Officer (CEO) of RP.
Residents of the hotel's sister property, 8 on Claymore Serviced
Residences (8oC), enjoy the same perk from January 2019, for those who
are here for long-term stays.
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Red Planet to Invest Up to 22 Billion Yen Into New Hotels Through Japan Joint Venture With Greenoak
Red
Planet Japan Inc. (3350:JP) today announced the formation of a joint
venture with funds managed by GreenOak Investment Management K.K., the
Japanese arm of GreenOak Real Estate, that will develop Red Planet
branded hotels in select city centres throughout Japan.
GreenOak
shall invest up to 5 billion yen into the venture, while RPJ shall
invest up to 555,555,555 yen and, with non-recourse debt, the venture
shall have total capital of approximately 22.2 billion available to
finance up to six new hotels in Japan over the next two years.
Through
the new venture, Red Planet Japan plans to build hotels across major
Japanese city centres, commencing with a 160 room hotel in Hiroshima.
Both parties expect to expand the scope of the venture over the
following two years to keep pace with the rapidly-growing Japanese
travel market.
GreenOak
has operated in Japan since 2010 and has USD 10.6 billion in assets
under management worldwide. Tokyo-based GreenOak Partner, Dan Klebes,
commented, “Through this venture, GreenOak seeks to invest in a
sought-after asset class with a brand which appeals to the regional
value-seeking traveller visiting Japan today. The Japanese hospitality
market enjoys high occupancy rates and rising rooms rates, providing
high yields and substantial asset appreciation.
With
the new hotels, Red Planet Japan shall operate 2,500 rooms across Japan
and the Philippines, boosting the total number of rooms operating under
the Red Planet brand in Asia to 7,452 over the next two years.
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Usher in the Lunar New Year with family and friends at the YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
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M Beach Club Makes Waves on Mai Khao
Sip your favourite drink and relax by the sea at the new M Beach Club in Phuket.
Set
on the broad, sandy shores of the island's northern coast, M Beach Club
welcomes you to drink, dance, dine, lounge and swim against an
eminently Instagrammable backdrop.
This
stretch of Mai Khao Beach, just 14 kilometres from the international
airport, comes with sprawling sea views and a natural soundtrack of
waves lapping against the shore. Take in the panorama from the club's
second floor, which looks out over the endless blue waters of the
Andaman.
In
the afternoon, relax with an icy beer in one of the club's cosy lounge
areas – sophisticated in their simplicity and inviting by design. As
night falls, enjoy the seamless shift in atmosphere from low-key to
up-tempo. A rotating roster of world-famous DJs provides a soundtrack
that builds from chillout jazz, to soul and funk, to club and deep house
as the evening energy progesses.
To
fuel your reverie, M Beach Club offers a medley of delectable island
fare like a zesty pomegranate and burrata salad; crispy, golden
calamari; and more. Want a creative, local cocktail? Try the fresh
flavours of the Phuket Paradise – Thai rum, blue curaçao, pineapple
juice and sour mix – to prepare you for the night ahead.
From
midday lazing to sundown raving, all moments at M Beach Club promise to
be unforgettable. The sleek, stylish haven is exactly what Phuket has
been craving. Welcome to the island's most essential beach club.
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