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JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing opens its doors
THE 454-ROOM HOTEL is situated in the Chongbin Poly International Plaza – one of the tallest skyscrapers in Chongqing, a growing economic hub in China’s western region. It features a décor that blends both eastern and western aesthetic concepts. The furniture adopts a red palette – a lucky colour in China. Guests can also dine at any of the five speciality restaurants. For recreation purposes, there is an indoor swimming pool, spa and a fully equipped fitness centre.
jwmarriottchongqing.com
Starwood to double Four Points by Sheraton brand in China by 2018
THE ANNOUNCEMENT comes just weeks before the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Lingui
Guilin, which increased the brand’s presence in China to 23 hotels.
Four more properties are also slated to open in 2015 – in the southern manufacturing hub of Guangdong, Chengdu in the south-west, Baohe in Hefei, and Penghu in Taiwan.
fourpoints.com
Etihad to codeshare with Hong Kong Airlines
THE GULF carrier will place its "EY" code on Hong Kong Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Okinawa. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Airlines' "HX" code will be placed on Emirates' triple-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok, as well as upcoming services to Madrid (29 March) and Hong Kong (15 June).
etihad.com
HOTEL NEWS
Kempinski Hotels makes its debut in Myanmar
KEMPINSKI HOTEL NAY PYI TAW is the groups first offering in the country. The luxury hotel offers 141 rooms and suites spread over four villas. This includes the Grand Royal Suite, which at 1,000sqm is the largest guestroom in the country and recently hosted President Obama at the Asean summit. The design is influenced by local Burmese culture and architecture. Five restaurants and bars offer a mix of local and European cuisine, while leisure facilities include a pool, tennis courts and fitness centre. A spa will also be opened this year. The hotel is a 20 minute drive from Nay Pyi Taw International Airport.
kempinski.com/en/nay-pyi-taw.in
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FOUR SEASONS has announced the opening of two new properties – Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg. GATEWAY HOTEL IN HONG KONG has introduced a free minibar service to all of its guestrooms. Complimentary refreshments include two bottles of water, two cans of beer, coke, diet coke and orange juice. HILTON WORLDWIDE has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne – Flinders Street. Previously known as the Citigate Melbourne, the new hotel is the brand’s first property in Melbourne. RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORT will strengthen its Asian portfolio with the opening of Raffles Jakarta early this year. THAILAND-BASED MINOR HOTEL GROUP has announced the addition of Avani Atrium Bangkok to its portfolio. STEIGENBERGER HOTEL GROUP has signed its first agreement for an InterCityHotel in Qingdao, China. As a result, the company’s mainland portfolio now boasts a total of six properties. STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS has celebrated the opening of W Beijing – Chang’an. The new property is the second W Hotel in mainland China after W Guangzhou. PARK REGIS SINGAPORE is undergoing a S$3 million (US$2.4 million) renovation project. The new look and improved facilities are due to be unveiled in February. The 279-room ST REGIS CHENGDU has just opened its doors. The hotel is part of Chinese Estates Plaza, a commercial development by Hong Kong-based Chinese Estates Holdings. PALAZZO VERSACE DUBAI is now accepting reservations ahead of its expected opening in May 2015. ACCOR has sealed an alliance with Huazhu Hotels Group. Both companies will own a stake in the other, and work together to develop new properties in China. SHERATON HOTELS AND RESORTS has opened its first Four Points by Sheraton property in Puchong Malaysia.
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