Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Shangri-La announces the launch of its new “Find Your Shangri-La” global campaign, created to help guests find their personal moments of joy at the luxury hotel chain renowned for its delivery of Asian hospitality.  The initial part of the campaign is centred around a whimsical brand film that celebrates Shangri-La’s commitment to providing guests with […]

Favehotel Tuban Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours’ drive from Surabaya’s Juanda International Airport Grade: Economy Keys: 105 Facilities: Coffee shop Meeting space: Three meeting rooms They say: “Style, functionality and great value are the keys to a comfortable and pleasing stay at Favehotels” We say: Favehotel […]

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila’s main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units Facilities: Residents’ lounge, swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurants and a garden deck Meeting space: One divisible meeting room that can hold up to 250 people They say: “Bringing […]

VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in the 1990s. Most recently she was vice president of development for AccorHotels for Southeast and Northeast Asia. VISHAL SINHA has been appointed as Carlson Wagonlit […]

OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including spells with IHG and Starwood. Most recently he was chief commercial officer of New York-based Loews Hotels. GREG WAFELBAKKER has been named as Tourism New Zealand’s new general […]

After eight months of redevelopment, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore will unveil its new-look Tower Wing on 16 May 2017. The project has included a refreshed lobby, rooms and suites, three restaurants and an upgraded club lounge. Guests will also be greeted in the new lobby by a piece of ceiling art created by Japanese designer Hirotoshi […]

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To’opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86 overwater bungalows Facilities: French, Chinese and beachfront restaurants, three bars, spa, outdoor pool, kids’ club, mini-golf course, fitness centre, retail outlets, watersports. The resort […]

Two of Asia’s biggest hospitality names, Taj and Shangri-La, have officially integrated their guest loyalty programmes. In a reception at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Shangri-La’s acting president, Madhu Rao, and Taj’s managing director & CEO, Rakesh Sarna, formally unveiled “Warmer Welcomes” – the merger of Shangri-La’s Golden Circle and Taj’s InnerCircle loyalty schemes […]