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Melissa Ong has been appointed as Director, Travel Partnerships - Asia at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Melissa brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a deep understanding of the Asia market. Most recently, she served as Global Account Director, Luxury Sales at Marriott International, where she developed and managed strategic relationships with travel agencies worldwide to support sales and revenue growth. Prior to that, she has overseen sales strategies for brands including The Leading Hotels of the World and YTL Hotels. Based in Singapore, Melissa will develop a travel agency portfolio and manage relationships with agency and trade partners across Asia to support The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's expansion in this key market.

Ritz-Carlton
Singapore, Singapore
Development Opening

The Luxury Collection Debuts in Singapore with the Unveiling of The Laurus, A Luxury Collection Resort – An Oasis of Unparalleled Luxury Creating a Home Away From Home

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand as the first property in Singapore. Situated in Singapore's first integrated resort - Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), guests are invited to embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery rooted in Singapore's heritage, tropical charm with historic colonial elegance, rich biodiversity, and culinary tapestry, immersing themselves in an exclusive sanctuary where refined comfort meets unparalleled exclusivity.

The Luxury Collection
Singapore, Singapore
Development Renovation

New Design and Sustainable Touches at W Singapore — Sentosa Cove Invite Guests to Discover the Freedom to Be Themselves

Sentosa Cove is set to step into a bold new era this October as it lifts the curtain on its newly reimagined rooms and suites, with the full collection of rooms to be ready by year's end. Here, the cadence of the everyday flows unencumbered—from languid wellness rituals to the island's bursts of unfiltered energy through music and art. The transformation—on the heels of a phased renewal of SKIRT, the hotel's signature open-fire restaurant, the Great Room and Studios (meeting rooms), AWAY Spa, WET Deck and social spaces such as the Living Room and W Lounge—embodies the brand's new "Luxury, Liberated" ethos. It reflects a free-spirited vision of modern luxury where Connectors of all ages can be as they are, and pursue what they want, whenever they want.

W Hotels
Singapore, Singapore
Development Pipeline

MAMA Shelter Singapore Makes Her Debut: Don’t Just Stay, Live For The Night

Mama Shelter, the iconoclastic hotel brand known for blending hospitality with personality, will make her long-awaited Asian debut this September with the opening of Mama Shelter Singapore. Located on Killiney Road in the Somerset district, the 115-room property brings the brand's signature character, colour and culture to one of the world's most dynamic cities. Part of Ennismore, a global collective of lifestyle hospitality brands under Accor, Mama Shelter was born in Paris and has since grown to 20 locations worldwide, from London to Lisbon, Dubai to Nice.

MAMA Shelter
Singapore, Singapore
Appointment

Yusuf Yaran has been appointed as Resident Manager at Shangri-La Singapore

Shangri-La Singapore is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Yusuf Yaran as the hotel's Resident Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over 20 years across multiple countries and a deep expertise in hotel operations and food and beverage management, Mr Yaran brings a wealth of international experience, deep operational expertise, and a proven track record of excellence in food and beverage management to the brand's iconic flagship property.

Shangri-La
Singapore, Singapore
Appointment

Stephen Day has been appointed as Music Director at Mondrian Singapore Duxton

Mondrian Singapore Duxton is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Day as its new Music Director, overseeing the sonic identity of the hotel and its signature cocktail bar, Jungle Ballroom. A respected figure in the underground music scene as a DJ, producer, and promoter, Stephen's appointment marks a bold step in reinforcing Mondrian's commitment to culture, creativity, and nightlife.

Mondrian
Singapore, Singapore
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Minor Hotels Breaks Ground on First Avani Hotel in Singapore

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with over 640 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 57 countries, celebrates a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its first Avani property in Singapore. Taking place at 24 Peck Seah Street in the vibrant Tanjong Pagar district, the event marked the beginning of construction of the 14-storey lifestyle hotel, set to welcome guests in Q2 2027. The project is being developed through a strategic partnership between Minor Hotels, Singapore-based Kajima Development, and Abu Dhabi-based Al Wathba Investment, reinforcing continued international confidence in Singapore's tourism market.

AVANI
Singapore, Singapore
Appointment

Cristiano Rinaldi has been appointed as Chief of Lodging Product & Services Officer for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) at Marriott International Singapore

Marriott International Inc. today announces the appointment of Cristiano Rinaldi as Chief of Lodging Product & Services Officer for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region. This new role is central to Marriott's commitment to accelerate innovation, unify service and functional excellence, and elevate the guest experience across its growing portfolio.

Marriott
Singapore, Singapore
Development Renovation

A Grand Reintroduction: Grand Hyatt Singapore Unveils a New Chapter of Purposeful Hospitality Following Multi-Year Transformation

Grand Hyatt Singapore today announced the official completion of its extensive multi-year redevelopment that redefines the 54-year-old icon as a contemporary haven of wellness, and meaningful luxury. With the reopening of the Grand Wing, relocated Grand Club Lounge and refurbished 10|Scotts, the property stands poised to set a new benchmark for integrated lifestyle hospitality in the Orchard Road area. To celebrate this grand transformation, guests can look forward to a series of events featuring reimagined gourmet indulgence, wellness retreats and enhanced World of Hyatt rewards from 18 July till 14 September 2025.

Grand Hyatt
Singapore, Singapore
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Nurturing Life’s Most Important Moments at the Raffles Singapore

The Raffles Singapore is hallowed ground for the hospitality industry. A pilgrimage to there should be on everyone’s bucket list, but with such a storied past this can create an almost impassable bar for guest expectations. Yet from our latest visit, exceeding expectations is nevertheless the outcome for every guest, and therein lies a world of instruction on how to operate an ultraluxury hotel.

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By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Singapore, Singapore
Development Opening

The Standard, Singapore Now Open

The Standard, Singapore, officially opened its doors tonight with a spectacular grand opening party that brought to the fore its signature lifestyle brand of irreverence and high design. The private event saw the who's who in creativity, art, media, and fashion arrive in the city, coupled with electrifying entertainment and sublime food and drink.

The Standard
Singapore, Singapore
Appointment

Rachael Harding has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ESAP at Club Med

Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, has announced a strategic restructuring of its Asia Pacific operations, consolidating three existing Business Units into two integrated entities - East & South Asia and Pacific (ESAP) and China - with effect from May 1, 2025. This business transformation reinforces the brand's commitment to deepening regional focus, unlocking new growth potential, and enhancing operational agility in high-priority markets.

Club Med
Singapore, Singapore