Regent Kyoto Hotel announced for 2024

Regent Kyoto Hotel Announced for 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts and GI Capital Management today the signing of the 86 room Regent Kyoto which will open in 2024.

Set within a garden that was originally landscaped 100 years ago by renowned gardener, Kumakichi Kato, Regent Kyoto’s idyllic location is currently home to the famous restaurant, Tsuruya, which is recognised among Kyoto’s top dining destinations, having held a number of Michelin Stars over the years.

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The Standard picks Singapore for its next Asian venture

Standard International will bring The Standard hotel brand to Singapore come 2023, furthering its Asian expansion which includes two upcoming properties in Thailand’s Hua Hin and Bangkok and one in Australia’s Melbourne.

The Standard, Singapore, to be built on Orange Grove Road, will feature 143 guestrooms. It will be one of the few ground-up hotels to be built in proximity to Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping destination.

The Standard, Singapore is one of the rare new-build hotels in the Orchard Road district

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St. Regis Qingdao opens in north-east China

Marriott International has welcome the debut of the St. Regis Qingdao.

The opening marks the first Marriott luxury brand hotel in the north-eastern Shandong region.

The property is strategically located in the landmark Haitian Center in the heart of historic Qingdao.

“We are very excited to expand our luxury footprint to one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the region with the debut of the iconic St. Regis brand, bringing bespoke experiences curated for the most discerning travellers,” said Henry Lee, president, […]

Tom Aikens to launch restaurant in Indonesia at The Langham Jakarta

Muse chef patron Tom Aikens is to open a restaurant in The Langham Jakarta this September.

Called Tom’s, the restaurant will be located on the 62nd floor of the newly-opened hotel and will serve ‘British and French influenced food prepared simply using the best seasonal quality produce’.

Aikens is also planning to bring ‘European nostalgia’ to the Indonesian capital’s dining scene with Gueridon service for some meat, burrata and various desserts. Champagnes and cocktails will also be presented and prepared for guests […]

Is travel confidence in Asia bouncing back?

Travellers from Singapore, the Philippines and India are most eager to fly. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sushiman

Singaporeans’ confidence to travel has risen with the announcement of a possible quarantine-free upon return reality.

According to Finder’s Travel, in June 20.3% of Singaporeans said they plan to travel in the next three months. This shot up to 43.9% in July.

Of this group of potential travellers, those from the 18-24 age bracket are the likeliest to fly with almost half (49.57%) planning at least one trip.

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Outrigger acquires trio of Thailand resorts

Outrigger Hospitality Group has completed its purchase of the Manathai Hotels and Resorts brand, inclusive of three beach resorts in southern Thailand.

The former Manathai Koh Samui, Manathai Khao Lak and Manathai Surin Phuket will be refreshed, before rebranding and reopening by year-end as Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort, Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort and Phuket Manathai by Outrigger, respectively. The three properties have a combined total of 372 keys.

Following refurbishment, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort will reopen to guests year-end

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