Extensive hotel renovation to significantly elevate luxury lifestyle offerings; reinvestment affirms confidence in Singapore’s tourism future Marina Bay Sands has embarked on a major reinvestment programme for its existing property, spanning hotel rooms and suites, new food and beverage (F&B) offerings and other enhancements that will position the Integrated Resort (IR) for strong growth as the recovery of global tourism continues. The US$1 billion reinvestment is the biggest since the IR’s opening in 2010, demonstrating parent company Las Vegas Sands’ confidence in Singapore and ongoing commitment to the country’s tourism industry. The reinvestment is in addition to the multi-billion-dollar expansion announced in April 2019, which will include the development of…

Singapore’s favourite bottle shop invites central Singapore to its second drink-in concept replete with wine, spirits and sake, plus a 15-day pop-up with Penfolds just in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations. Homegrown wine and spirits retailer Bottles & Bottles presents its second drink-in concept, 8 by Bottles & Bottles at Great World City (8 at GWC). Opening on 1 February 2022, 8 at GWC will continue the brand’s vision to provide a communal and inviting approach to fine beverages. The bar features a rotating selection of wines, spirits and sake at bottle shop prices, with the freedom to order in from other F&B establishments at no additional cost.…

Jet Luxe has announced its expansion to The Americas. The brand, which launched in 2020 and rapidly expanded over the past two years has now launched in Miami, covering the company’s operations and service offering in North America, Canada, and Latin America. Yassine El Moussi, Vice President for the USA said, “This is the right time to bring Jet Luxe’s efficient, luxury charter service and INVICTUS Partnership to the region.  Demand for business and private aviation is extremely high and supply remains low. Jet Luxe commits to guaranteed jet availability for clients which sets us apart in the market”. Factors including adverse weather, shortage of crew, hygiene and safety concerns,…

Setia Awan Group’s Astrum Ampang Sdn Bhd and The Ascott Limited (Ascott) have entered into an agreement for the management and operations of Citadines Astrum Ampang Kuala Lumpur. Citadines Astrum Ampang Kuala Lumpur houses 230 serviced apartments with facilities dedicated for patrons only, such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, residents’ lounge, meeting rooms, and food and beverage outlets. The establishment will also have its own dedicated lobby complete with a drop-off area exclusive for the patrons. The project is slated to open its doors in 2026. Setia Awan central region executive director Ng Teck Hua said, “Ascott is a preferred partner for this venture as it is a global lodging…

For the third consecutive year, Sheraton Grand Macao has won the Best Meetings Hotel in Macao at the prestigious 2021 M&C Asia Stella Awards at a virtual ceremony held today. The M&C Asia Stella Awards are MICE industry-specific awards that recognize achievements of the very best MICE destinations within Asia, and assess the professionalism of the events team, MICE initiatives, sustainability efforts, and other critical aspects of the meetings and event experience. Daniella Tonetto, General Manager, Sales & Marketing for Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. Regis Macao said it was an honor to receive the M&C Asia Stella Award for Best Meetings Hotel in Macao for the third consecutive year. “Despite the challenges our industry has faced in 2021,…