Mantra for success

As consumer behaviour changes in the face of the pandemic, hotels in the world are expanding their footprint and preparing to offer value-driven deals as well as assurance of safety and hygiene to discerning guests.

HILTON cements luxury growth with new signings

Hilton announces two landmark signings: The first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Osaka, Japan, and the Conrad hotel in Chongqing, China, underscoring its growth momentum. The two management agreements, with Orix Real Estate Corporation and Chongqing Jiafa Industrial Co., Ltd., respectively, expand the company’s storied portfolio of luxury hotels across Asia Pacific. When they open, the hotels will join the prestigious ranks of the company’s group of luxury brands, which include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and LXR Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, Hilton launched its newest luxury brand in Asia-Pacific with the opening of ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in September 2021.

SIX SENSES KYOTO signifies the brand’s entry into Japan

Six Senses Kyoto will open in a prime location, providing an urban oasis and a welcome recharge in time for the many festivals and cultural events. BLINK Design Group was brought on board to bring the Six Senses brand values to life through elegant designs while optimising space and views. There will be a total of 81 guest rooms organised around a central courtyard that, via its biophilic architecture as a garden of seasonal landscapes, connects guests to nature.

INTERCONTINENTAL marks 75 years of pioneering luxury travel

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, which has pioneered luxury travel in emerging and well-loved destinations for the past 75 years, has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. As the brand marks its diamond jubilee this year, guests are invited to rediscover InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world and celebrate the joy of travel. Guests can enjoy a variety of limited-time offers from now until April 2022. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will also donate US$75,000 to Water.org as part of the 75th anniversary initiative and IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow commitment, which will help 15,000 people receive access to clean water through sustainable, locally owned and run projects.

SKYHELIX SENTOSA opens ahead of schedule

SkyHelix Sentosa, a project of Mount Faber Leisure Group, has opened ahead of schedule in time for the school holidays and year-end celebrations. It will be the first carbon-neutral attraction on Sentosa and Singapore’s highest open-air panoramic ride. SkyHelix Sentosa is a gondola ride that slowly rotates 35 metres above ground around a vertical helix-like structure. It is part of the Imbiah Lookout series of attractions.

ACCOR signs deal with DUR HOSPITALITY

Accor expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the signing of Rixos Obhur Jeddah. The group is partnering with Dur Hospitality to manage the resort, which will restyle the Makarem Annakheel Village, transforming it into a full-fledged tourist resort with a five-star luxury hotel. In addition, a water park, swimming pools, and villas with private pools will be featured, all of which will be developed in line with the Rixos brand standards.