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Celebrate The Year of The Dragon at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Celebrate The Year of The Dragon at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

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Step into a world of ancient traditions and vibrant celebrations as Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort proudly presents its elevated Chinese New Year 2024 festivities. Get ready to embrace the power, strength, and abundance associated with the Year of the Dragon. Join us as we create unforgettable memories and embark on a journey of transformation and growth! Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is thrilled to announce the Year of the Dragon celebration. Prepare for an extraordinary experience filled with exclusive offerings and enchanting festivities. The resort has curated a variety of promotions and experiences that embody the spirit of this auspicious occasion including the Barong Sai performance, scheduled for Chinese New Year’s Eve. From February 9 to 11, 2024, Lion X will feature a...
Banyan Tree Group Announces A Shift of its Name to Banyan Group

Banyan Tree Group Announces A Shift of its Name to Banyan Group

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Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to “Banyan Group”. This brand shift reflects the Group's evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. Since 2019, the Group has doubled its brand portfolio, bringing its pioneering spirit, design-led experiences, and purpose driven mission to new destinations, including Banyan Tree AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Garrya in Kyoto, and Folio in Osaka, Japan, Dhawa in Ho Tram, Vietnam, Homm in Huzhou, China and Banyan Tree Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 2023 also marks a year of strong and steady business performance that has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Multi-brand Growth Contin...
Korean Offerings at Laguna Lang Co

Korean Offerings at Laguna Lang Co

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Laguna Lang Co’s vivid constellation of dining stars has just been enhanced by an upgrading of the Korean cuisine at the resort. A skilled chef with a strong track record of creating authentic Korean food has been appointed to impart expertise. This input is sure to be appreciated by Korean golfers seeking an authentic taste of home, with numbers surging at the integrated project’s championship layout, a Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design. The integrated project in Central Vietnam encompasses a wealth of alluring flavours across its two award-winning resorts Banyan Tree Lang Co, and Angsana Lang Co, as well as its acclaimed golf course where another enticing accommodation option, Laguna Parkside Residences, is just steps from the 18th hole.  Cuisines on offer include Vietnamese, T...
Accor Continues its Expansion across Asia 

Accor Continues its Expansion across Asia 

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Accor, a leading augmented hospitality Group, is pleased to share its recent signings for November 2023, underscoring its unwavering dedication to extending its reach while delivering unparalleled experiences throughout Asia.  As of October 2023, Accor has seamlessly executed management agreements for an impressive 69 properties, augmenting its extensive portfolio with over 16,500 keys. Amidst this remarkable surge, the Group strategically continues to direct its efforts toward resolute leadership in the Premium, Midscale and Economy segments, epitomised by its steadfast representation through the Novotel, Mercure, and ibis brands. This strategic approach underscores Accor's commitment to ensure a diverse range of offerings for its guests.  "The dynamism of the hospitality mark...
Expand Partnership Between Marriott International and Singapore Airlines

Expand Partnership Between Marriott International and Singapore Airlines

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Marriott International and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the strengthening of their strategic partnership on 13 December 2023, which provides members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and KrisFlyer, the SIA Group’s lifestyle rewards programme, with more ways to maximise their benefits. Starting on 13 December 2023, eligible members of the two programmes may receive a status match and take advantage of an accelerated pathway to obtain a higher elite status. The expansion of this collaboration is in addition to the two-way points and miles transfer benefits for members of both programmes that was announced in January 2023, and allows them to convert their Marriott Bonvoy points into KrisFlyer miles and vice versa. Mr John Toomey, Chief S...
Marriott International To Open a Luxury Collection Hotel in Tottori

Marriott International To Open a Luxury Collection Hotel in Tottori

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Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Japan’s dhp Urban development to open a Luxury Collection Hotel in Tottori. Located in the Chugoku region of Japan’s main island of Honshu, the 108 room and suite hotel is expected to open by end 2026. "We are delighted to expand The Luxury Collection portfolio in Japan with the signing of this agreement with dhp Urban development to open a Luxury Collection Hotel in Tottori, our sixth property in Japan," said Karl Hudson, Area Vice President Japan and Guam, Marriott International. “Each Luxury Collection property is a unique reflection of its location, providing unique experiences that transform and enrich our guests’ worlds, so we look forward to welcoming global explorers to discover this enchanting destination....