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Kapuhala Debuts New Training Resort and Farm in Koh Samui

Kapuhala had announced the opening of Kapuhala Koh Samui Tropical Farm and Training Retreat on Samui Island, marking the debut of the Kapuhala brand in Thailand.

The stunning new boutique resort features 5 Tented Villas and 4 detached Seaview “Farmhouses”, offering scenic views of Chaweng Noi. The Tented Villas are thoughtfully designed using multiple layered panels, enabling guests to seamlessly blend the serene outdoors with the comfortable indoors.. Tented Villas are purposeful positioned to face the rising sun, encouraging guests to wake up with the natural sunlight, optimizing adrenal function, encouraging natural melatonin production, enhancing their circadian rhythm and promoting vitamin D absorption. The eco-conscious design of the semi-permanent Tented Villas means they can easily be deconstructed and relocated, with a minimal residual ecological damage to the natural environment.

As a special opening offer guests can enjoy a 30% discount, with the promotion that started from 18 December 2019 and is available till 31 May 2020, when booking directly through Kapuhala.

Prices start at USD$200 per night, including breakfast.
https://kapuhalasamui.com/accommodation

Winter Urban Escape: Begin 2020 with a little “Me” Time for only HK$988 + 10% service per person

To mark the start of the new year and decade, put yourself at the top of your 2020 “To Do” List by taking a little time to pamper and take care of yourself.

Why not escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a stress-free, calming morning or afternoon of “Me” time at InterContinental Hong Kong's
I-Spa for just HK$988 + 10% service inclusive of a 1-hour body massage and HK$300 food & beverage credit to use at the Lobby Lounge for a refreshing drink and light snack (10:00am – 6:00pm).

Our “Winter Urban Escape” is available now through March 31, 2020 subject to 48-hour advance reservation on our eShop and limited availability.

Bookings must be made on our eShop.

www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com

New to InterContinental Hong Kong's Culinary Team: TIJN BREMMERS Executive Sous Chef

Tijn Bremmers has recently joined InterContinental Hong Kong as Executive Sous Chef. With 15 years of culinary experience across five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, he is eager to work with the hotel's Food & Beverage team to delight guests with creative dining concepts & menus.

In fact, reinventing concepts and creating imaginative menus were part of his main responsibilities at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok where he helmed its 12 outlets as Executive Sous Chef for two years. From gourmet canapés for exclusive events to luxurious buffet spreads for Thai New Year, Chef Tijn was in charge of ensuring top quality and aesthetics in all dining experiences.

What excites Tijn most as a chef? “Over the past five years I have overseen the culinary operations for many big events; and I love to express my true creativity when designing the special menus. Since every event is different in size and theme, it's constantly exciting and challenging. I also love to incorporate the techniques, skills and passion I have learned throughout my career at fine dining restaurants into my dishes and to inspire my team.”

https://hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com/en/

Discover Zen at Four Seasons Resorts Thailand This New Year

If Thailand is on the bucket-list to discover “zen” this New Year, guests should look no further than Four Seasons Resorts Thailand. The perfect time to unwind, slow down and begin the year on a rejuvenating mode, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, and Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui offer unique experiences aimed at improving wellbeing, while channelling the inner zen to prepare for the year ahead.

Promising an adventure of a lifetime in the wondrous natural surroundings of Northern Thailand, bordering Myanmar and Laos, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is the perfect escape from the hum-drum of day-to-day life. Offering a memorable experience for the entire family, the Camp is a perfect balance of nature and culture, adventure and relaxation, luxury and austerity.

“With just 15 tents and one two-bedroom Explorer's Lodge, patchy WiFi and no in-room television – guests have no choice but to detox - digitally, mentally and emotionally,” smiles Camp Manager Tobias Emmer, adding, “Expect to hear birdsong from the spa, cicadas humming at night, frogs calling, and even an elephant or two chatting in the distance! If you wake up early enough one morning, you can soak in the thick fog banks as they wash away to reveal the lush bamboo jungle just a few feet away.”

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Launches a Wellness Journey of Self-Discovery in an Urban Oasis

The world is speeding up and many are eager to slow down to find balance in this haste. Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen are invited to tap into their full potential of living well, both physically and spiritually, through the Hotel's lifestyle program, which hinges on the mantra “be you.”

The program focuses on the overall concept of wellness as a state of mind. Reconnecting with oneself, bringing the body back to balance, self-care and mindfulness; a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Working with a team of experts both internally and from the outside, the Hotel has developed the program with the notion that wellness starts from taking care of oneself, debunking the stereotype that it is solely about eating healthy and exercising.

The launch invites guests to “tune out and tune in to oneself” with a suite of experiences and activities that let the mind take a break from the everyday stress and regain "Chi" - whether cooking up a new recipe, learning how to paint or even simply trying out a different exercise routine.

More to Explore in Detroit this Winter & Spring

Detroit has captured the attention of not only domestic travelers, but international visitors as well. Publications in the U.K., Germany and China recently listed Detroit as a travel destination to watch and visit. Now's the time to see for yourself what all the excitement is about.

What's New?
In 2020 the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) makes its transformational move to June, spreading out downtown and utilizing the riverfront. NAIAS is going to be a bigger, more immersive experience than ever before, with a host of new attractions, including outdoor entertainment and exclusive ride and drive opportunities. Public show days are June 13-20.

In August 2019, Detroit's world-class convention center (formerly Cobo Center) was officially renamed TCF Center. The center, which recently underwent a $279 million renovation, welcomes 1.5 million visitors annually for meetings, conventions and events.

Talk to the Animals
At the Detroit Zoo, the Devereaux Tiger Forest is now open after a major expansion and renovation to the former habitat. Amur tigers Nikolai and Aleksei, 2-year-old brothers, have joined 16-year-old female Kisa, in the new digs. Several unique observation and photo opportunity areas have been added.

Embrace All Things Winter
Detroit transforms into a winter wonderland during Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend February 7-9 in Campus Martius Park. Stroll through an ice sculpture garden, learn to ski and snowboard, enjoy roasted marshmallows, a polar plunge, live music, a food truck rally, winter slide, zip line and free ice skating. For more frozen fun, visit the Aqua Freeze Festival on Lake St. Clair's Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, Feb. 8. Diehard winter fans take the annual Polar Plunge and dive into the frigid lake water.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Expands Footprint in North America With Latest Addition in Toronto

Pan Pacific Hotels Group puts another footprint in North America with the rebranding of The Westin Prince Hotel to Pan Pacific Toronto.

Pan Pacific Toronto will be the fifth hotel for Pan Pacific Hotels Group in North America, joining other hotels in Vancouver, Whistler in British Columbia and Seattle.

Located in North East Toronto, Pan Pacific Toronto is a well-known landmark to residents in the prestigious neighborhood it calls home, with a warm and welcoming air throughout the 15 acres of scenic parkland it is nestled in. Magnificently tranquil, the hotel offers 409 generously-sized guest rooms and suites, with many overlooking the lush greenery surrounding the hotel and the cityscape beyond.

For relaxation, there are various options including an outdoor heated pool, walking paths, a tennis court and a fitness center with a whirlpool.

https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-toronto.html

“A Taste of Malaysia” @ Harbourside's Weekday Lunch Buffet

Harbourside, InterContinental Hong Kong's popular all-day restaurant, continues its celebration of Asian cuisine and premium ingredients at the
Weekday Lunch Buffet in 2020.

Between now (promo started on Jan 2) to Feb 28 (Monday – Friday) at the Harbourside Lunch Buffet, Chef Nicholas Chan presents “A Taste of Malaysia” with an array of famous dishes as well as special family recipes from his home country of Malaysia.

Malaysian cuisine, representative of the vibrant multi-cultural country, is heavily influenced by nearby countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, India and, Singapore and is characterised by flavourful dishes using a range of spices to ignite the appetite in the hot tropical weather.

For reservations, please contact our Restaurant Reservations Centre at
Tel: (852) 2313 2323 or E-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

Sheraton Beijing Lize Hotel Opens in China's Capital City, Providing a New Gathering Place for Guests and the Local Community

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International's brand focused on connecting and creating communities, announced its continued expansion in China's capital today with the opening of Sheraton Beijing Lize Hotel.

Part of Fengtai District, the hotel is located in the new Lize Financial Business District, an office and retail hub that will host over 500 banking and financial companies. Positioned with strategic access to the primary Ring Road thoroughfares, the hotel is within a short drive from major attractions and commercial hubs including the Beijing Financial Street and both major railway stations in the southwest. The upcoming Lize area will include a soon-to-be-built city terminal with direct rail access to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, giving greater connectivity to guests traveling to the city for business or leisure.

Sheraton Beijing Lize is the latest unveiling of modern, contemporary hotels that are joining the Sheraton portfolio – the brand has over 80 hotels in its development pipeline, with many renovating around a community-oriented public space strategy that embraces gathering and collaboration.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call +86 010 63398888 or visit www.marriott.com/bjssl.