Mr Kevin Goh is appointed CapitaLand's CEO, Lodging with effect from today, 1 April 2020 to oversee CapitaLand Group's lodging business. Lodging is one of the three pillars of the Group's strategic businesses for sustainable growth, together with the other two pillars being Fund Management and Investment/Development.
The newly reimagined Wanderlust, the latest flexible living concept from 8M Collective, is now open for bookings. Moving away from the rigid protocols and antiquated services at conventional hotels, Wanderlust is a conscientiously designed space for a new generation, welcoming all jaunts and journeys.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts appoints Marc Erwin Cibrowius as Executive Chef in Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, a role he joins from his previous stint as Cluster Executive Chef in JW Marriott and The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Macau. A German native, Chef Marc brings with him more than 20 years of culinary experience, helming key positions across various Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in Thailand, Indonesia, Oman, China and the United Arab Emirates.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts recently welcomed Allen Khoo as Resident Manager. Allen joins this flagship hotel with more than 13 years of hotel leadership and hospitality management experience in Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts across Malaysia, Mainland China and Taiwan. In his new role, Allen supports General Manager Tane Picken in the group's first Shangri-La hotel comprising 792 guestrooms and suites in three distinctive wings set amidst 15 acres of tropical gardens. Prior to his new position, he was the Resident Manager in Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, from May 2017.
Unveiling the brand-new Raffles Spa, a holistic sanctuary offering pampering spa experiences and renewed well-being to both our guests and the community. Located in the revitalised Raffles Arcade and hidden in the gardens of the iconic Grande Dame, Raffles Spa promises to take guests on a rejuvenating journey with an array of therapeutic body and facial treatments, amidst a tranquil setting.
Raffles Hotel Singapore, which is owned by Katara Hospitality, global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar; and managed by Accor, is officially celebrating its reopening today.
Far East Hospitality, Singapore's leading operator of hotels and serviced residences, today held a press conference at ITB Asia 2019, where Mr Arthur Kiong, Chief Executive Officer, Far East Hospitality, introduced upcoming modern luxury hotel -- The Clan Hotel Singapore. The latest brand to be added to Far East Hospitality's portfolio, The Clan Hotel anchors the
ITB Asia, 'Asia's leading travel trade show' opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Over the next three days from 16 - 18 October 2019, the show will see organisations from across the travel industry gathering to establish high-quality contacts and conduct business.
Singapore-based RedDoorz, Southeast Asia's largest and fastest-growing hotel management, and booking platform, today announced it is poised to become Singapore's second-largest hotel chain with 29 properties by end of 2020. The firm - currently Singapore's third-largest hotel chain - operates both franchise and lease models in the country and has 18 properties spread across the nation-state. Throughout Southeast Asia, RedDoorz operates a network of over 1,500 properties in more than 100 cities spanning Indonesia, Singapore, The Philippines and Vietnam making it the clear leader in the affordable accommodation space in the region.
CapitaLand's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened lyf Funan Singapore, the largest coliving property in Southeast Asia. It is also the world's first property under Ascott's new 'lyf' coliving brand that is managed by millennials for the millennials and millennial-minded. lyf Funan Singapore is the first of Ascott's record-breaking property openings in Singapore this year.
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, celebrated the grand opening of Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore today. As Singapore continues to lead as the top Asian city to live and work as an expatriate and the most ideal country for relocating with children, Fraser Residence Orchard, Singapore is a luxury serviced residence designed to accommodate the needs of these business travellers and their families.
Travelodge Hotels Asia has launched its first hotel in Singapore with the rebranding of Bay Hotel to Travelodge Harbourfront Singapore. The hotel will undergo a major refurbishment and rebranding programme to upgrade the current property and Ensure that the 319-room hotel fully reflects the Travelodge brand identity and hallmarks. The refurbishment and rebranding work will focus on the guest rooms, main public areas such as the lobby and guest drop-off point, as well as the all-day dining restaurant. The refurbishment will be conducted in phases over the next six months.
Raffles Hotel Singapore is delighted to officially announce its highly anticipated reopening, heralding an exciting new chapter in the iconic property's rich history and heritage. A flagship property within Accor, the world's leading augmented hospitality group, Raffles Hotel Singapore is now welcoming guests and visitors, following the iconic hotel's careful and sensitive three-phased restoration, which began in February 2017.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Twomey has held various hospitality leadership roles in Regional/Corporate headquarters and property level with focus on establishing guests and employee engagement, growing the market share, profitability and owners return. His 30 years of experience in the industry spans across key cities in Asia including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila and Jakarta. Following a successful 25-year career with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, his most recent position was Executive Vice President with Wanda Hotels and Resorts.
An experienced hotel professional and revenue leader, Hannes was educated in the Netherlands and Sweden before embarking on his hospitality career with AMS Hotel Group in Amsterdam. Specializing in revenue management, he also held senior management positions with Concorde Hotels in Paris and Millennium & Copthorne in London and Singapore.
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has opened its newest hotel residence, Capri by Fraser, China Square / Singapore. Situated in the heart of the CBD and on the cusp of bustling Chinatown, Singapore's second Capri by Fraser property seamlessly combines design, technology and social living into one holistic offering, catering to the lifestyle needs of digitally-driven, experiential travellers.
Pan Pacific Hotels Groupis dedicated to operating with sincerity and integrity as its core values. Beyond the adoption of earth-friendly practices, it is designing and building green hotels right in the heart of cities - and stamping its mark as a leader in sustainable hospitality in Singapore and across Asia. Pan Pacific Hotels Group has been recognised with the "World's Leading Green City Hotel", awarded to PARKROYAL on Pickering[1], a flagship of its PARKROYAL brand in Singapore, thereby showing that sustainability can go hand-in-hand with luxury through innovative design. Building on PARKROYAL on Pickering's success as the greenest city hotel in the world, the Group will be launching Pan Pacific Orchard in 2021, offering an unprecedented level of sustainable hospitality in Singapore.
Boost announces the appointment of Horst Schulze as Director and Board Member, effective immediately. Mr. Schulze is recognised as one or the world's leading hoteliers whose career spans over six decades including co-founding The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and founding The Capella Hotel Group. Mr. Schulze will advise Boost on course content and curriculum and apply his own experience of service excellence to Boost's mobile training programmes.
Following a multimillion-dollar asset enhancement programme spanning nine months across key facilities within the hotel, Orchard Hotel Singapore is now ready to unveil an enhanced 360º guest experiencewith reimagined dining, events and lodging offerings.
A veteran of the hospitality industry, Jean-Philippe will spearhead the development of the 656-room property, following a multimillion-dollar transformation.