Cocana Resort by Social Living Collection, Indonesia
Situated on the shores of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, Cocana Resort by Social Living Collection is a lifestyle resort that is eco-luxurious and offers five-star resort facilities and amenities.
The resort boasts 83 rooms, spread across 38 lagoon rooms with a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom private villas. Facilities include a spa, boutique, F&B, and beach bar.
The Danna Langkawi, Malaysia
The Danna Langkawi has reopened its doors to guests after phase one of its room refurbishment exercise. It now offers 51 rooms and suites, an infinity pool, and a refreshed grand lobby. The second phase of refurbishment works for the remaining 74 rooms are expected to commence in April and completed by end of June.
Rooms are equipped with exclusive Jo Loves by Jo Malone bath amenities, private balconies, Nespresso coffee machines, TWG Tea and new upsized 55- and 65-inch TV sets.
The Danna Jr Club has also been revitalised and features a robust schedule of events and experiences such as supervised crafts, engaging sports activities, fish feeding sessions, interactive board games, and more.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in Vietnam has relaunched its historic Heritage Wing following an extensive refurbishment.
The Heritage Wing comprises 54 Luxury rooms, 40 Grand Luxury rooms, six Metropole suites and three Legendary suites named after famous former guests of the hotel. Outfitted with elegant and sophisticated new furniture, these rooms and suites now offer bespoke comfort and advanced technology, with the floors refurbished or replaced, and bathrooms featuring all-new Italian marble surfaces and floors, as well as new bathtubs and showers.
The Heritage Wing is complemented by the hotel’s contemporary Opera Wing, with 236 guestrooms, 18 suites and one Grand Prestige Suite.
Citadines Science Park Singapore, Singapore
Nestled in the heart of Singapore Science Park, Citadines Science Park Singapore offers 250 rooms spanning levels 10 to 15, a lounge, working spaces, meeting rooms, pool, fitness corner, outdoor barbecue area, and launderette.
There are also several low carbon mobility options that include 466 bicycle lots complemented with end-of-trip shower and locker facilities as well as 14 electric vehicle charging lots with options for alternating current and direct current chargers.
With the train station a mere five-minute walk away, this property is perfectly situated for both convenience and picturesque nature walks, including the Rail Corridor, Kent Ridge, and West Coast Parks.
Just a 25-minute drive from Changi Airport, the hotel is also nearby attractions like Universal Studios Singapore and Gardens by the Bay.
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The Taiwan Tourism Administration is restarting its marketing and promotional activities in India after a three-year hiatus brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The authority organised its destination seminars in New Delhi and Mumbai recently – the first of travel trade activities after the pandemic. Taiwan Tourism Administration has also opened its Taiwan Tourism Information Centre (TTIC) in Mumbai. The centre will act as a one-stop-point for information related to travel and hospitality in Taiwan.
“Our first focus is to reach pre-pandemic tourist arrival numbers in the Indian market. Our promotional activities will focus on various products and experiences for both leisure and MICE segments. We are planning to organise fam trips for travel agents and media later this year. Also, a training programme for travel agents is in the pipeline,” shared Joseph Cheng, director, Taiwan Tourism Administration & Taiwan Visitors Association, Singapore office while speaking to TTG Asia at the New Delhi leg of destination seminars.
From January to November, the tourist arrivals from India to Taiwan stood around 30,000, a 70 per cent recovery compared to 2019. The Taiwan Tourism Administration is also in the process of hiring a PR agency in India to help grow outbound numbers from India, especially the MICE market.
“Metro cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai will be our focus for tapping the MICE segment. We are also in talks with China Airlines and EVA Air to begin direct flights between the two destinations,” added Cheng.
An official from China Airlines, who wished not to be named, told TTG Asia that the carrier may look to operate direct flights between New Delhi and Taipei once there is an availability of aircraft.
Some of the destinations Taiwan is looking to promote in India include Taipei, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung and Tainan. Presently, the top inbound source markets for Taiwan are Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.