MGM Shenzhen, China
Boasting 321 guestrooms that provide vistas of Xiaomeisha Bay, MGM Shenzhen offers 15 room types ranging from Deluxe Ocean View Rooms to the Presidential Suite.
The hotel also features dining options, a kids’ club, grand ballroom, as well as the iconic M Show from Las Vegas that showcases circus acts, interactive magic shows, lively clown performances, fire dances, and more.
Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo, Japan
Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo in Hokkaido offers 321 guestrooms and suites, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, lounge, fitness centre, and spa.
Situated in the city’s Nakajima Park area, the hotel is about an hour’s drive away from New Chitose Airport, and a three-minute walk from the Nakajima Koen subway station on the Sapporo municipal subway line, which connects to the JR Sapporo Station.
ibis Styles Sepang KLIA, Malaysia
Located just 1.2km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the 229-key ibis Styles Sepang KLIA houses facilities such as an all-day dining restaurant, lounge, fitness centre, spa, swimming pool, and event venues.
Each room is also equipped with a Flight Information Display System, ensuring guests remain well-informed about arrivals and departures throughout their stay. The hotel also has an automatic roller shutter-covered motorcycle parking to ensure safety and security for bikers.
Nearby are shopping destinations like Mitsui Outlet Park, and attractions such as Splash Mania, and Sepang International Circuit.
DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Bintaro Jaya, Indonesia
The 184-room DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Bintaro Jaya is strategically connected to Bintaro Xchange Mall 2 and in close proximity to local attractions such as the BX Sea oceanarium and BX Rink ice skating rink, as well as Jurang Mangu train station.
The hotel is also a 35-minute drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Onsite are an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, multi-functional area and event spaces, which are conveniently located on a single floor, providing easy accessibility from both the hotel lobby and the adjacent shopping mall.
With more than 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Lowe previously held senior roles at Flight Centre Travel Group.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its portfolio in Indonesia with eight properties launching in four cities this year, following the opening of the 144-room Holiday Inn Resort Canggu, Bali in December 2023.
This announcement was made by Andreas Bergel, area general manager of IHG Indonesia, at Meet and Mingle in Jakarta – the company’s first media event in Indonesia since the pandemic.
Earlier in March, Holiday Inn Lampung Bukit Randu in Lampung Province unveiled its first phase opening with 155 rooms. It targets to finalise the remaining 84 rooms by December. Following that, the 277-key Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar opened its doors on July 6.
Pascal Caubo, general manager of Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, told TTG Asia that the Indigo brand hotel captures the spirit of the city. Located at the stylish Dago neighbourhood, its design is influenced by Bandung’s cultural traditions and folklore, where guests can enjoy local coffee in the café and authentic delicacies in the restaurant. The hotel also offers two infinity pools and a rooftop bar that frames stunning city views.
Opening in 3Q2024 are the 72-room Holiday Inn Express Sunset Road and the 162-room voco Bali Seminyak – the latter will mark the entry of the voco brand into Indonesia.
The Rumah Luwih Bali, a Vignette Collection, will open later in the year with 72 keys. It will be joined by the 150-suite Regent Bali Canggu.
IHG said in a media statement that, with the introduction of these new brands, it is “ushering in a new era of experience-seeking travellers”.
“This includes couples, friends, and families, all drawn to the continued growth of mainstream brands such as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express,” it cited.
IHG will also open two properties in Bintan in 4Q2024 – the 258-room Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and the 122-room Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach.
Michael Beechey, cluster general manager of the two Bintan hotels, said they would be differentiated by customer segments. “Hotel Indigo is for experienced travellers; when they have (a) family and want to stay in Bintan, they can come to Holiday Inn Bintan.”