S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx. USD 12.5m) to upgrade Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.
City Edge South Melbourne listed for sale
South Melbourne’s recently developed City Edge Apartment Hotel has been listed for sale. Located at 51-59 Palmerston Crescent on a 789sqm corner site, the South Melbourne five-storey hotel has a 10-year lease to City Edge. The building comprises 125sqm of retail space on the ground floor, 69 apartments, a hotel reception, administrative offices, a conference room, a gym, and basement parking.
Thailand’s first ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ hotel celebrates grand opening
Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has cut the ribbon on a host of remarkable facilities ranging from integrated co-working spaces to a sky-high transparent infinity pool and rooftop tapas bar.
Marriott International to expand luxury Portfolio in Vietnam with signing of JW Marriott
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on the tropical paradise of Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, Marriott also announced Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel set for Trang An, the serene UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam.
Six hotels that reflect the lineage of their locale
As outlined in Design Hotels’ inaugural Further Forecast trend report, the industry is currently witnessing a radical shift away from extractive developments and toward the exploration of indigenous knowledge systems and practices. Other ways of knowing and existing provide hoteliers, conscious travelers, and cultural tastemakers alike with old ways to tackle new problems. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up six hotels that were both inspired by and root their philosophies in ancient traditions and ancestral wisdoms.
The Hideaway, a modern speakeasy hidden in Chelsea, opens with live music and DJ nights
The Hideaway, an art deco modern speakeasy, hidden just off Lower Sloane Street in Chelsea is now open for nights of wild abandon (or just a nice drink after work) with weekly live music nights on a Friday where you can expect jazz, blues, rock and gypsy sounds. The Hideaway launches this winter season with a delicious and innovative cocktail menu and tasty bar food with an Asian European twist.
Marriott Bonvoy becomes the official hotel partner of Live Nation Canada
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program with more than 30 extraordinary brands and endless experiences, today announced a multi-year agreement with Live Nation Canada as its Official Hotel Partner. A first of its kind for Live Nation Canada in the hotel category, this strategic relationship grants Marriott Bonvoy members access to exclusive concert and stay experiences at hundreds of Live Nation-promoted shows across Canada.
Red Planet Philippines announces the opening of their much-awaited hotel Red Planet BGC The Fort in Bonifacio Global City
Red Planet Hotels shares news on “The First Real Budget Hotel” in the premier Uptown district in Bonifacio Global City, The Philippines. The prominent budget hotel chain also talks about their current hotel portfolio and other exciting firsts for the sector.
PMZ Realty Capital arranges acquisition financing for Hilton Garden Inn
PMZ Realty Capital LLC, a national boutique real estate investment banking firm focused on creating advantageous capital structures for its clients, announced today they have arranged a $40M refinancing loan for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia. A European bank provided the five-year interest-only loan, and the borrower, Legacy Ventures, will be using the part proceeds to pay off the existing debt and contribute to reserves for a future property improvement plan (PIP).








