Marriott International Inc. recently signed an agreement with Kyushu Railway Company to debut the company’s signature brand – Marriott Hotels – in Nagasaki, Japan. Once opened, Nagasaki Marriott will mark the first Marriott International hotel in the major port city of Nagasaki. The new 200 room hotel will be part of a 13-storey mixed-use development adjacent to the AMU shopping complex and is expected to open in 2023. Nagasaki is an established tourism destination, known for its historic Atomic Bomb Museum and various UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites including Oura Cathedral, Glover Garden and Hashima Island (Battleship Island). Located along National Route 202 at Onouemachi, Nagasaki Marriott Hotel will be directly connected to the new Nagasaki…

As the brand marks its 50th anniversary, Shangri-La celebrates its ties to the region with its latest heart-warming campaign dubbed #WithHeart by honouring the passion and values that have driven the brand’s evolution and the rise of Asia through the stories of those who have lived this transformation. The campaign will be brought to life through a six-episode collection of short films, all depicting the inspiring stories of young and passionate Asian culture makers, innovators, entrepreneurs and visionaries including: Kenneth Cobonpue, an award-winning furniture designer known for integrating nature, traditional crafts and innovative technologies, Kenneth’s home furniture showcases his respect for the environment and the Philippine islands where he grew up.   Named Asia’s Best…

The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong was recently accorded with the WELL Precertification under the WELL Building Standard™ v2, making it the first hotel project in Hong Kong and mainland China to receive this internationally acclaimed recognition. The precertification, a milestone achievement recognised by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) that awards a project’s intent to implement health and well-being strategies that will be third-party verified upon completion, exemplifies their commitment to integrating health and sustainability strategies into every aspect of its operations and efforts in making business a driver of sustainability for a better future.             “We are grateful that The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, the…

This Pink October, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara has partnered with the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) with a Pink October Afternoon Tea set, an ensemble of delicacies imbued with French expertise and aesthetic presentation specially curated to support their cause to spread awareness and educate the public about breast cancer.   According to BCWA, one in twenty women in Malaysia are at risk of having breast cancer. This resonated with Sofitel to call for more compassion in playing an active role to create awareness and provide support for all causes related to breast cancer.    The nuanced menu contains a blend of redefined classic recipes and chic French-inspired modern…