TFE Hotels Announces Expansion into South East Asia
Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a rapid expansion into Asia with their homegrown brands, Adina and Vibe Hotels, due to open for business in Q3 and Q4 of this year.
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Maxwell Reserve Singapore Joins Autograph Collection Hotels
Located in Singapore's buzzing and vibrant downtown district of Tanjong Pagar at Murray Terrace, Maxwell Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection has opened its doors, offering an urban retreat in a century-old elegant colonial building. Owned by The Garcha Group, the 138-room lifestyle hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy's diverse and dynamic portfolio with over 250 independent hotels, all hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspective on design and hospitality.
Ascott Residence Trust is first hospitality trust globally to issue sustainability-linked bond of S$200 million
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) has issued its first sustainability-linked bond of S$200 million under its newly established Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework. ART is the first hospitality trust globally to issue a sustainability-linked bond. ART is also the first listed real estate trust in Singapore to issue a sustainability-linked bond.
Ananth Ramchandran has been appointed as Head of Advisory & Strategic Transactions, Hotels & Hospitality, Asia at CBRE Hotels in Asia Pacific
CBRE announced today the appointment of Ananth Ramchandran as Head of Advisory & Strategic Transactions, Hotels & Hospitality, Asia.
Tobias Emmer has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Tobias Emmer has been appointed Hotel Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Thrust into the heart of the Garden City that pulsates with dynamic energy, Tobias embraces his new home with open arms as he brings with him the unique professional experience that spans city and resort properties, giving him a flair for bringing out the best wherever he goes.
In Focus: Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is a metropolitan city-state and island country in Southeast Asia with a total land area of an estimated 714.3 square kilometres. It is situated at the southern tip of the Malayan Peninsula, between Malaysia and Indonesia. With an economy supported by its population of approximately 5.45 million people, Singapore has witnessed consistent economic growth throughout the years and is prominent in the financial services, energy and infrastructure, biotechnology and tourism, medical tourism and information and communications technologies.
By Hok Yean Chee, Regional President of HVS Asia Pacific, HVS
Sophia Kang has been appointed as Head Bartender at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Born and raised in Incheon, Korea, Sophia Kang was introduced to the vibrant bar scene as part of Manhattan's pre-opening team back in 2014 at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel). Having worked her way up from a service staff to the first and only female bartender in the World's 50 Best Bars #15 and Asia's 50 Best Bars #6, Sophia now takes the reins as Head Bartender at One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
Philipp C. Knuepfer has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is pleased to welcome Mr Philipp C. Knuepfer as the new General Manager. A German national, Mr Knuepfer brings with him almost two decades of luxury hospitality experience. Prior to his current appointment, he helmed Mandarin Oriental, Boston as General Manager where he was instrumental in spearheading the most extensive renovation in the hotel's history, including the development of new Food & Beverage and Wellness concepts, successfully positioning the property as one of the finest hotels in North America.
Hilton Singapore Orchard Opens Today, Largest Hilton Hotel in Asia Pacific
Hilton today opens Hilton Singapore Orchard, the company's largest hotel in Asia Pacific. Located at the heart of Orchard Road above luxury shopping centre Mandarin Gallery, the 1,080-room property sets a new benchmark of hospitality for the city's renowned shopping district with a vibrant blend of contemporary design, innovative dining experiences and extensive meeting spaces.
Pierre Marechal has joined JLL as Vice President, Asset Management, Asia Pacific
In Singapore, JLL continues with the regional expansion of its Advisory and Asset Management business. Pierre Marechal has joined the firm as Vice President, Asset Management, Asia Pacific. His responsibilities include asset management support regionally, initially focusing on Singapore and the Maldives. In Singapore, he will also provide full-service asset management support to the mid-market/boutique operations helping owner-operators optimize the performance of their properties. He comes to JLL following two decades of experience in operational and commercial roles in hotels across Europe, Oceania, South East Asia and Indian Ocean. Prior to JLL, Pierre was the Co-founder and Director of RevUp Pro and Managing Director of Beary Good Ventures. He also brings experience from Travelodge Hotels Asia and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
Allen Khoo has been appointed as General Manager at JEN Singapore
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the executive appointment of Mr. Allen Khoo as General Manager of JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La on 1 February 2022. He will helm the Shangri-La Group's first JEN by Shangri-La property in Singapore, located at the centre of all the action in its most iconic shopping district Orchard Road that opened its doors in 2014.
Marina Bay Sands unveils US$1 billion reinvestment to transform luxury travel and hospitality experience
Marina Bay Sands has embarked on a major reinvestment programme for its existing property, spanning hotel rooms and suites, new food and beverage (F&B) offerings and other enhancements that will position the Integrated Resort (IR) for strong growth as the recovery of global tourism continues.
Ascott opens lyf property in Singapore's research and innovation hub one-north
CapitaLand Investment Limited's (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north, Singapore's research and innovation hub. The 324-unit lyf one-north Singapore will be an integral part of one-north, meeting the hospitality and coliving needs of many innovative start-ups, research and development firms as well as high-tech and media enterprises located nearby, while injecting more vibrancy into the district through its experiential programme and placemaking activities.
voco hotels presents its first Pop Up in Singapore and an opportunity to win 52 weekends of staycations
voco hotels – a premium collection brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts – will present its first pop up in Singapore along Orchard Road from Thursday, 20 January 2022 to Wednesday 26 January 2022. Two activations will be located outside ION Orchard and voco Orchard Singapore. Consumers will be able to access collaboration content produced by local creatives and brands at the pop up. They are also invited to participate in a staycation social giveaway with an opportunity win 52 weekends of stays at voco Orchard Singapore and more prizes.
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches hunt for its next culinary superstar
IHG Hotels & Resorts invites the perfect candidate to grab a gastronomic opportunity of a lifetime to participate in its hunt for the next culinary superstar in Singapore. The prize: a contract for the role of Chef de Cuisine at InterContinental Singapore, heading up their very own named Italian-concept restaurant.
voco Orchard Singapore : Opening the doors to somewhere different
The lifestyle-led property on Orchard Road has rebranded and is the first hotel under the brand to open in South East Asia.
voco Hotels brings its unstuffy charm to South East Asia and Korea
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel groups, will launch its premium collection brand, voco Hotels in Southeast Asia and Korea with the opening of its first hotel, voco Orchard Singapore on 1 January 2022.
Chris Ely has been appointed as Head of Hotel Asset Management, Asia at CBRE
Based in Singapore, Chris will lead CBRE's Hotel Asset Management and Operator Selection business within the Capital Markets team.
Yngvar Stray has been appointed as General Manager at Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore has appointed Yngvar Stray as its new General Manager. In his new role, Yngvar helms the overall strategic management and operations of Capella Singapore which stretches over 112 guestrooms as well as 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, and 9 manors at Capella's The Club Residences.
Mark Winterton has been appointed as General Manager at voco Orchard Singapore
Mark Winterton returns to Singapore after a three-year stint with IHG Australia, to lead the strategic positioning of the hotel as the first voco Hotel to open in South East Asia, and spearheads the pre opening conversion operations.