Big fat hotel wrap
We’ve got a blockbuster edition for you this week. It’s practically bursting at the seams with accommodation inspo and pretty pictures.
SALA Hospitality Group pioneering sustainability initiatives across all seven properties in Thailand
SALA Hospitality Group (SHG) is continually developing new environmental initiatives and procedures to minimise ecological impact at all of its seven luxury beach resorts and boutique accommodations across Thailand.
According to the recent year-end audit, SHG’s SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort alone has eliminated nearly 65,000 single-use plastic bottles, 53,000 plastic bags and 38,000 so far. The sustainability movement will drive the group to further deplete their existing supplies and identify alternatives to single-use plastic in the brand-new 2019.
China World Hotel, Beijing – an icon re-defined in the heart of China’s capital
China World Hotel, Beijing, a landmark hotel in China’s capital city, today unveiled 126 newly refurbished Horizon Club rooms and suites, after a much-anticipated renovation that began in early 2016. The hotel is located in the heart of the China World Trade Centre, the focal point of Beijing’s business — Central Business District (CBD).
The newly refurbished club rooms on Level 18 to 20 enjoy superb city views of the CBD skyline, the 3rd Ring Road, and Chang An Avenue.
New multi-function rooms on Level 19 and 20, can now offer large delegations greater privacy and convenience. Guests staying on the Horizon Club floors will have exclusive access to the new club lounge on Level 3.
This is in addition to enjoying exclusive privileges and benefits, such as a separate hotel entrance, a selection of revitalizing detox juices, daily American buffet breakfast and evening cocktails.
China World Hotel, Beijing celebrates the launch of their newly refurbished rooms, suites and club lounge with a New Year Special Offer. From 25 January 2019 to 17 February 2019, guests who book direct at Shangri-La’s official website or APP can receive a complimentary third night when they book two nights in any one of the new Horizon Club rooms and suites. To find out more, visit http://www.shangri-la.com/en/beijing/chinaworld or email to reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com
AccorHotels paints the town rainbow to celebrate 2019 partnership with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival
For the second consecutive year, AccorHotels is proud to announce the title of Official Accommodation Partner of the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. To celebrate, AccorHotels has enlisted the help of ‘Shebeast’, the apt drag name of Gavin Loveday, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park’s Associate Director of Sales and Marketing, to paint rainbow crossings across two of Sydney’s most renowned LGBTI+ friendly hotels.
A 3 metre rainbow crossing will be painted on the driveway of Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, the starting point of the Mardi Gras parade on March 2, located on Oxford Street. Pullman Sydney Hyde Park has deep roots within the LGBTI+ community, renowned for hosting their annual ‘Rainbow Lounge’ Mardi Gras pre-parade party.
Celebrated for their active ‘yes’ stance during the 2017 Same Sex Marriage Vote by transforming its 10 metre roof-top ‘Novotel’ sign to read YES-Vote-l, Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour will also make a splash with a rainbow painted crossing across their driveway in celebration of AccorHotels’ partnership of the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival.
In addition to the colourful painted crossings, AccorHotels will host an array of Mardi Gras Festival talent at its hotels and invite all its Sydney CBD hotels to animate their lobbies with activations and external signage displays throughout the festival from 15 February to 4 March.
Capella Bangkok opening in 2019
Visionary global hospitality brand, Capella Hotel Group is to unveil its first urban resort in Thailand: Capella Bangkok, set to open in the second quarter of 2019.
Taking up residence on the east bank of the legendary River of Kings (Chao Phraya River) the new luxury property is the first to open along the waterway in the last two decades.
Capella Bangkok offers 101 suites and the city’s first riverfront villas located within the highly-anticipated Chao Phraya Estate, a more-than-14-acre prime waterfront land development that boasts unprecedented accessibility and 350 metres of riverfront real estate.
Swiss-Belinn Expands Indonesian Portfolio With Modern Midscale Hotel In West Java
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has celebrated the expansion of its Indonesian portfolio with the launch of a new midscale Swiss-Belinn hotel in Bekasi in West Java, just a short drive from Jakarta.
Swiss-Belinn Cibitung officially joined the company’s collection on 17th January 2019 and will now undergo a comprehensive refurbishment to bring it into line with Swiss-Belhotel’s international standards.
Strategically located in Bekasi, a rapidly-growing satellite city east of Jakarta, Swiss-Belinn Cibitung presents guests with an appealing of urban life in industrial area, all within easy reach of the Indonesian capital.
The hotel features 92 rooms and suites, all fully equipped with comfortable beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, LED TVs with cable channels, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, laptop-sized safes and 24-hour room service. The suites offer additional space and luxury, including separate bathtubs.
Le Club AccorHotels Welcomes Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts’ Branded Properties
Le Club AccorHotels welcomes Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts’ branded properties into its loyalty program worldwide. To celebrate the launch, members can enjoy four times the Rewards Points for stays at Banyan Tree, Angsana and Cassia properties worldwide during the offer period when they book by 24 February 2019 for stays until 14 April 2019.
Elite members of Le Club Accorhotels will also enjoy member benefits and privileges to make their stays even more special as the program is about truly recognising loyalty members with personalised services when they stay at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts.
AccorHotels and Banyan Tree announced a strategic long-term partnership in December 2016 whereby both groups will collaborate to develop and manage Banyan Tree-branded hotels around the world. The partnership also gives Banyan Tree access to AccorHotels’ global reservation and sales networks as well as the renowned Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program.
There are currently 48 properties under the Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts’ global network, of which 37 will take part in the Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program.
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