HOTEL NEWS

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL is set to open its latest Edition-branded property in New York later this month. The 273-room property is situated on Madison Square Park, and housed with the world-famous Clocktower. Furthermore, the group has also successfully acquired Delta Hotels and Resorts brand, management and franchise business from Delta Hotels Limited Partnership.

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP has announced a new top tier membership level for its IHG Rewards Club loyalty scheme. To qualify for the top level, members will need to earn 75,000 points or stay at IHG hotels for 75 qualifying nights over a year.

FRASER HOSPITALITY has launched its Capri by Fraser brand in Australia. Capri by Fraser Brisbane is designed to accommodate the “always connected” lifestyle needs of travellers.

NIKKO HOTELS INTERNATIONAL will open a new luxury property in Taizhou this October. Hotel Nikko Taizhou will be situated in Taizhou Data Industrial Park – a new 716,000sqm complex in China Medical City, the country’s first national medical high-tech zone. Singapore’s

PARK ROYAL ON BEACH ROAD HOTEL has launched 130 newly refurbished premier rooms, a new executive suite and a revitalised Orchid Club Lounge following the completion of a S$4.7 million (US$3.4 million) renovation project.

BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL has launched a new 91-room property in Yangon’s vibrant Chinatown area – Best Western Chinatown Hotel.

THE GRAND HYATT TAIPEI – the first ever luxury hotel in the capital has re-launched following a top-to-toe renovation project that has seen its 853 guestrooms and suites stripped back, redesigned and rebuilt.

HILTON WORLDWIDE has expanded its Hilton Huanying program, which it hopes will provide Chinese travellers with a customised hospitality experience during their stay, and build the brand’s reputation in China.

THE LANGHAM, LONDON has debuted The Regent Wing with over forty renovated guestrooms and suites. RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS has celebrated its 12th property worldwide with the opening of the 173-room Raffles Jakarta.