Accor continues its strong growth trajectory in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties with three hotel brands set to open by 2027 with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited. This landmark agreement will introduce Mövenpick Singapore, the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific,…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Thailand. Nestled across over 15 acres (6.4 hectares) of stunning beachfront land, amid mature trees and gardens overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this luxury lifestyle resort provides a myriad of ways for…
There have been quite a few exciting updates in the Singapore hospitality space over the past few weeks. Here’s a snapshot of recent notable luxury travel news about new hotel openings and rebrands in Singapore. REGENT SINGAPORE TO BECOME CONRAD SINGAPORE ORCHARD IN JANUARY 2023 Existing IHG property Regent Singapore…
The Singapore-headquartered Aman Resorts will soon open its first urban concept in the U.S. with the launch of the widely-anticipated Aman New York in spring 2021. Set within Manhattan’s famed Crown Building at the crossroads of 730 Fifth Avenue and 57th and 5th Street and overlooking Central Park, Aman New…
IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its upscale voco™ brand to Vietnam next year with the launch of the beachfront voco Ma Belle Danang. With Danang City Centre only 1.5km away and and Danang International Airport 5km away, the 290-room property features a colourful, modern design which makes use of…
Secret Life of Fatbacks’ monthly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements in the Asia-Pacific. Continuously updated as developments are announced throughout December 2020. DUSIT THANI LAGUNA SINGAPORE Set in the Changi/Tanah Merah area within the grounds of the acclaimed Laguna National Golf & Country Club which has hosted legends such…
Located in a tranquil neighbourhood in Hanoi’s prestigious Hoàn Kiếm quarter and just steps away from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, the 47-room boutique hotel Capella Hanoi is poised to open its doors in December 2020. Designed by Bill Bensley, who also designed sister property Capella Ubud, InterContinental Danang Sun…
Far East Hospitality has announced the launch of Oasia Resort Sentosa in the second quarter of 2021. Formerly the Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa up until 31 October 2020 and before that the Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, the resort will be the fourth property on Sentosa island managed by Far East…
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the launch of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park in 2023, which will mark the debut of the Hotel Indigo brand in Malaysia. The 180-room hotel will be located at the base of the picturesque Bukit Nanas, close to KL Tower and KL…