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The Getaway Place www.oliveandlatteabs.com New Products in (Affordable Luxe)www.dashinglyverygoodlivingVGD.com globeshop http://oliveandlatte.com https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/ youtube https://www.youtube.com/vusharon Encounter the Exotic as Za Za Ta Spices Up the Valley Za Za Ta, a Middle Eastern inspired bar and kitchen, will open within The Emporium precinct in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley as part of designer hotel, Ovolo, in August 2019. Paying homage to the spice blend za’atar, The Valley’s latest venue is a place where guests will experience a rich mix of soulful and dynamic Middle Eastern cuisine. The menu will showcase a playful and bold take on dishes from across the region alongside a curated collection of cocktails, spirits, and wines, crafted to entice. Spearheading the Za Za Ta kitchen is Israeli-born executive chef Roy Ner (ex-Nour and Aria, NSW) and head chef, Dario Manca (ex-Pilu at Freshwater, NSW). Ner has a life-long passion for food and is drawing inspiration from his birthplace and surrounding region. The 200-seat venue sprawls into multiple rooms, each with its individual purpose of charm, buzz and personality. The design of Za Za Ta has been inspired by the conservatories of the Victorian era, with nooks reminiscent of 1940s cocktail cabinet. Ner and Manca have designed a shared style menu of traditional Israeli dishes across brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu will be broken into nibbles, small plates, a raw section, large plates and sides. All bread, dips, charucterie and cheese will be made in-house and showcased in a refined, yet approachable way. A late-night menu will take full swing from 11pm serving ‘midnight street food’ style snacks inspired by the eclectic dining scene of Tel Aviv after dark. Za Za Ta will feature a curated collection of colonial-inspired rums and playful cocktails mixed, muddled and infused with spices originating in the famed markets of Tel Aviv & Jaffa. Spearheaded by Jared Thibault, Director of Food and Beverage Ovolo The Valley, the cocktail program will use fresh cold pressed juices in addition to local market citrus fruits and Middle Eastern botanicals. The wine list will feature a mixture of Middle Eastern, French, Italian and local wines (biodynamic, organic and skin contact) in addition to craft beers completing the recipe for a buzzing social setting rich in character and charm. https://ovolohotels.com.au/ovolothevalley/eat/ More Tourists to Choose Maitland Thanks to NSW Government Funding Next time you're considering a NSW getaway, Make it Maitland – that's the message of the NSW Government's latest tourism marketing campaign, in partnership with Maitland City Council. Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said the campaign, which launched on Wednesday 5 June, primarily targets singles and couples aged 35 to 55 years residing in Sydney, as well as those who live two to four hours' drive from Maitland. “The NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, is proud to contribute $100,000 to the Make it Maitland campaign, which will be matched dollar for dollar by Maitland City Council,” Mr Ayres said. Maitland City Council's Mayor Loretta Baker said, “Maitland has such a unique story to tell. With our rich history, engaging local characters, strong creative culture, quality food offering and fantastic events we should be telling a wider audience and this campaign is going to do that for us. “The Make it Maitland campaign is a great opportunity for local businesses and residents to get involved and share the word on social media about how vibrant our city really is.” The campaign leverages the Make it Maitland brand which is Maitland City Council's new destination brand identity and will incorporate the existing #mymaitland social media hashtag. The campaign is funded through the State Government's Regional Tourism Fund (RTF) which offers funding for marketing and product development support activities between $100,000 and $500,000 to invest, which is matched dollar-for-dollar by Destination NSW. https://www.mymaitland.com.au/ Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Introduce New Ramada by Wyndham Hotel to South Australia Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor and leading provider of hotel management services, has expanded its footprint in South Australia with the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Playford, a stylish new property planned for the heart of Adelaide's booming north. Construction on the circa $90 million development is scheduled to commence in October this year, with the hotel's opening scheduled for the first quarter of 2021. The site is within easy walking distance of the Civic Centre and Shedley Theatre, Prince George Plaza, Grenville Hub and Playford Arena. The hotel will operate as a Ramada under an agreement between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and property owner, Playford City Hotel Pty Ltd. Upon opening, Ramada Playford will boast a collection of 205 well-appointed rooms and impressive facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, restaurant and sports bar, along with meeting and conference spaces. It will become the first Ramada hotel in South Australia. The hotel will operate under a license agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which operates almost 150 hotels across the Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim region. It will be managed by Resort Management by Wyndham, an Australian hotel management subsidiary of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific. http://www.wyndhamap.com/wps/wcm/connect/wyndham/home/home NASA Opens International Space Station to New Commercial Opportunities, Private Astronauts NASA is opening the International Space Station for commercial business so U.S. industry innovation and ingenuity can accelerate a thriving commercial economy in low-Earth orbit. This move comes as NASA focuses full speed ahead on its goal of landing the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024, where American companies also will play an essential role in establishing a sustainable presence. NASA will continue research and testing in low-Earth orbit to inform its lunar exploration plans, while also working with the private sector to test technologies, train astronauts and strengthen the burgeoning space economy. Providing expanded opportunities at the International Space Station to manufacture, market and promote commercial products and services will help catalyze and expand space exploration markets for many businesses. The agency's ultimate goal in low-Earth orbit is to partner with industry to achieve a strong ecosystem in which NASA is one of many customers purchasing services and capabilities at lower cost. NASA's plan addresses both the supply-side and demand-side for a new economy, enabling use of government resources for commercial activities, creating the opportunity for private astronaut missions to the space station, enabling commercial destinations in low-Earth orbit, identifying and pursuing activities that foster new and emerging markets, and quantifying NASA's long-term demand for activities in low-Earth orbit. Accor Launches First MGallery in South Korea Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first MGallery hotel in partnership with Pungnong Co., Ltd. Set to open in 2022, the project will include residences, offices and a hotel. MGallery is a collection of boutique hotels dedicated to trendsetters and engaged explorers who appreciate unique, original and authentic experiences. Each MGallery hotel stands as a gateway into another world – be it a bygone era, a hidden haven or a spectacular natural landscape. The collection comprises historic luxury hotels, many of which have hosted historic figures or iconic poets and authors. Located in Mapo, Seoul, the hotel overlooks the Hangang River offering picturesque views of the charming Yeouido city skyline and beyond. Mapo subway station is a five-minute walk to the central business district, shopping malls and local attraction sites. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy a morning walk or an evening run by the river and experience the scenic and serene beauty of the residential district also known as the 'Land of Morning Calm'. The hotel will feature 197 guestrooms, a range of dining outlets, an outdoor swimming pool and meeting spaces for weddings, conferences and events. Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co., Ltd. currently operates 24 hotels in South Korea with 5 hotels in the pipeline slated to open by 2022. The MGallery Hotel in Seoul joins a collection of more than 100 boutique hotels in 26 countries, including Hotel Molitor Paris, INK Hotel Amsterdam and Hotel des Arts Saigon in Vietnam to name a few. The brand will also expand its collection with captivating new hotels under development. https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/brands/hotels-mgallery.shtml ibis Styles opens in Bangkok's vibrant neighbourhood of Ratchada Located just steps from Huai Khwang subway station, the family-friendly ibis Styles Bangkok Ratchada offers value-conscious, style-savvy travelers an eclectic and creative design with stylish comfort. The hotel draws inspiration from the destination itself, with the country's renowned cultural heritage to spark guests' imagination during every stay. From the moment they enter the lobby, guests experience an airy and dramatic space influenced by music and theater, with sweeping metal flourishes and stage curtains reinterpreted as a backdrop, depicting modern graphic renditions of Thai cultural shows. The freeform design draws inspiration the modern and funky city life. Each of the 266 rooms feature designs inspired by the creative elements from the Northern, Central, Northeastern, and Southern Thailand that highlight subtle touches of basket-weaving patterns.  The bright and colorful rooms range from 25 sqm for a Standard Room to 34 sqm for a Family Room which can accommodate up to four guests. All rooms feature a 43” Smart TV, and the signature ibis Styles SweetBed for a restful night's sleep. The hotel's restaurant and bar include Streats Café that features an a la carte lunch and dinner opening with a selection of Thai and Western favourites while light meals, snacks, and signature cocktails can be enjoyed at the adjacent Streats Bar. To re-energize after a day's meeting or exploration of the city's myriad sights, the fully equipped fitness center and spa offer a choice of wellness regimes and relaxing facial and massage treatments. For more information, please visit www.accorhotels.com, email HA9G9@accor.com, or call +66 (0)2-820-8888. Japan Signs Its Second Distinctive Autograph Collection Hotel – The Mesm Tokyo Is Set to Open in 2020 The distinctive Autograph Collection brand announced the signing of its second independent hotel in Japan, mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, which is set to open in 2020. The upcoming hotel is set to 'mesmerize' individualists with its exceptional design and thoughtful, spirited service – an experience from which inspired the hotel's name. Slated to open in 2020, the hotel will occupy the 16th to 26th floor of the WATERS takeshiba main building, a multipurpose city complex that's part of the Takeshiba Waterfront Development Project. With a rapid growth in inbound international travelers to Japan exceeding over 30 million last year, NIPPON HOTEL Co., Ltd., there is a lot of opportunity for modern, next-generation hotel experiences. mesm Tokyo is an original Japanese hotel concept developed by NIPPON HOTEL and Marriott International that will deliver unique, enriching Japanese experiences, infused with Autograph Collection's brand philosophy of ensuring that this hotel experience is exactly like nothing else. For more information on Autograph Collection, please visit https://autograph-hotels.marriott.com/ Pottery Exhibition - Remembering Lim Hua Choon Immerse yourself in Art.  There is a pottery exhibition held next week from 5 September 2019 with opening ceremony at 6pm by Edwin Tong, Senior Minister for Law.  The Pottery Exhibition will take place from 6 - 8 September 2019 daily at Visual Arts Centre, Dhoby Ghaut (via Exit B Dhoby Ghaut MRT station) in Singapore. https://visualartscentre.sg/ https://visualartscentre.sg/upcoming-exhibitions/ For enquiries, please contact Sean Lim at ju.exhibition@gmail.com

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