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Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon Is Now Open

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened Mövenpick Resort  & Spa Bintan Lagoon, a new beachfront resort on the Indonesian island of Bintan. Located on Bintan’s  northern coast and easily accessible by ferry from Singapore, the resort brings Mövenpick’s generous  hospitality and convivial culinary spirit to a relaxed island setting designed for time well spent together.  Welcoming families, couples, friends, teams and business travellers, the resort combines accommodation,  dining, recreation, wellness, golf and extensive meetings and events facilities. 

Mövenpick
Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia
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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Introduce Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai, Marking the Brand’s First Urban Concept

Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Co., Ltd. to introduce the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai, marking the debut of the urban Reserve concept, a highly selective extension of the brand created for the world’s leading global gateway cities. Scheduled to open in 2030, the property will bring the rarity, personalization, and sense of wellbeing that define the Reserve experience to one of the world’s most dynamic urban destinations.

Ritz-Carlton
Shanghai, China
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ITC Hotels Signs Storii Assagao, expands presence in Goa

ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 51 key hotel in Assagao, North Goa, under its fast-growing Storii by ITC Hotels brand. The hotel is envisioned as a distinctive hospitality offering inspired by the region's vibrant character attracting travellers to its dynamic culinary treasure, natural beauty, boutique retail experiences, and proximity to the state’s celebrated beaches and attractions.

Storii By ITC Hotels
Assagao, India
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The Countdown Begins to Stamford Place’s September Opening, Singapore’s Newest Lifestyle Destination in City Hall

This September, a familiar landmark in Singapore's Civic District will begin a new chapter as Stamford Place, a vibrant mixed-use destination that blends living, working, dining, and social connection under one roof. Bringing together APT., a new boutique serviced apartment, hospitality-inspired workspaces by The Great Room by Industrious, and a carefully curated mix of dining, retail and art.

Stamford Place
Singapore, Singapore
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Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa Unveils Renovated Premium Rooms and Suites

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, set along Tahiti’s beautiful lagoon, is pleased to unveil newly renovated premium rooms and suites. Marking an exciting new chapter for the resort, the refreshed accommodations bring a renewed sense of space and contemporary Polynesian elegance to some of the resort’s most sought-after accommodations.

InterContinental
Fa'a'ā, French Polynesia
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Meliá Aurea Nha Trang: The Art of Living by the Ocean Arrives on Vietnam's Coast

Meliá Hotels International continues its expansion in Vietnam with the opening of Meliá Aurea Nha Trang, a new upper-upscale oceanfront retreat opened on 12 August 2026 and brings Mediterranean soul, Spanish warm service to one of the country’s most captivating coastal destinations. Set beside its sister property, Gran Meliá’s all‑villa hideaway Villa Le Corail, the new resort from Europe second largest hotel group brings a more accessible expression of the Meliá lifestyle to central Vietnam, complete with the little details that make a stay feel special.

Meliá
Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Ascott Partners with SIMCO Group to Open Ascott West Hanoi in Vietnam’s Capital

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a Singapore-headquartered global hospitality company wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has signed a management agreement with SIMCO Group (Steel Industry Material Joint Stock Company) to operate Ascott West Hanoi. Slated to open in Q1 2030, the project marks the first collaboration between the two partners and reinforces Ascott’s continued expansion in Hanoi’s fast-growing western commercial corridor.

Ascott The Residence
Hanoi, Vietnam