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Adiwana Jelita Sejuba Natuna, Indonesia
Adiwana Jelita Sejuba Natuna is the perfect place for a beachfront getaway.

Located on Natuna Island, the resort has 33 rooms and villas, and guests are offered tailored activities like snorkelling to explore the thriving coral reefs; island-hopping; and even locally inspired cooking classes.

Enjoy spectacular views at the one-of-a-kind granite infinity pool built right into the ocean. Couples can opt for a romantic meal by the ocean.

Other facilities include a spa, gym, and floating function space.

The resort is a short 15-minute drive from Raden Sadjad Airport.

Visit Adiwana Jelita Sejuba Natuna.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, South Korea
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul enjoys one of Seoul’s most prestigious new addresses, and its 326 well-appointed guestrooms offer panoramic views of the Yeouido skyline and the Han River.

Indulge in seasonally inspired menus at Mariposa and Spectrum, and sip signature cocktails at M29, an elegant rooftop bar.

Guests can relax with a personalised treatment at ESPA at Fairmont, or stay on track with their fitness routine at the gym or the all-weather-friendly indoor pool.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul is 55 minutes by car from Incheon International Airport, and 30 minutes from Gimpo International Airport.

Visit Fairmont Ambassador Seoul.

Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore
Hilton Singapore Orchard has earned plenty of attention in the marketplace since its opening in February, for being the brand’s largest property in Asia-Pacific. Its central location in the heart of Orchard Road and collection of 1,080 rooms, five dining concepts – with the largest being Estate which can seat 360 diners at once, along with 16 event venues make the hotel a formidable competitor in the space of leisure travel and business events.

The hotel marked a strong entry with its accommodation of all players and entourage attending the high-profile HSBC Women’s World Championship LPGA Tour, and continues to be a popular choice for weddings as well as corporate meetings and events.

Hilton Singapore Orchard takes over what was once Mandarin Orchard Singapore. A S$150 million (US$110.2 million) comprehensive renovation has given the property a new look and freshed hardware, where the hotel’s interior design pays homage to Singapore’s rich colonial history and the area’s agricultural heritage.

Visit Hilton Singapore Orchard.

Hoshinoya Okinawa, Japan
A luxury seaside resort in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Hoshinoya Okinawa offers oceanfront villas and suites with rooms that open up to a garden, while the windows, balconies, and terraces open up to the sea.

The resort’s Yugafu Kitchen, a kitchen studio that offers an opportunity for guests to learn and enjoy Okinawa’s unique food culture, embraces the idea of using ingredients from nature without producing waste, as well as the idea that a balanced diet will prevent illnesses – one of the reasons behind Okinawans’ longevity.

Adjacent to the studio is the kitchen garden, where guests can enjoy the aroma of freshly picked herbs and vegetables. Meals can be enjoyed in the private dining area of the Yugafu Kitchen after a cooking session.

There is also a Ryukyu Karate Stay where guests can learn the martial art at the resort’s dojo.

Visit Hoshinoya Okinawa.

Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique lifestyle brand, Hotel Indigo, debuted in Australia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets. The hotel’s 145 boutique rooms in Adelaide’s CBD pay homage to the legendary festivals of the city, and is located next to the Adelaide Central Market.

The hotel’s restaurants and bars tap into the best of local produce for seasonal appeal. Head to Market & Meander for a taste of rustic, home-style Modern Australian with its daily lunch menu, then chill on the rooftop at Merrymaker bar with a refined menu showcasing the best of South Australian seafood and charcuterie along with creative cocktails.

Other facilities include an outdoor infinity pool, 24/7 fitness centre, two boardroom-style meeting rooms and the option to hold events on the mezzanine level and rooftop.

Visit Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets.

Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is nestled on the island of Thilamaafushi in the beautiful Lhaviyani Atoll, and is accessible by a 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé International airport.

Boasting a white sandy beachscape surrounded by a turquoise lagoon, Le Méridien Maldives is home to 97 overwater villas and 44 beach villas.

Guests can explore the two signature restaurants: Turquoise serves both local dishes and Asian and European favourites, while Tabemasu offers Japanese meal varieties.

This five-star destination also includes a kids’ club, adult-only pool, water sports centre and more.

Visit Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa.

Lihim Resorts, the Philippines
Lihim Resorts by Araw Hospitality Group is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Located in El Nido, Palawan, it sits secluded in the forests of Calaan, beside the pristine waters of the Bacuit Bay.

Luxurious villas are located in varied environments, from lawn, forest, seaside, hilltop and more. Guests can opt for curated tours and nature walks, or simply lounge by the pool all day with a cocktail.

Enjoy culinary experiences at Gana Restaurant that showcases farm-to-table specials and heritage recipes. The Bacarrat Lounge and LangkaLounge are also
great for hosting intimate events, presentations, and meetings.

Visit Lihim Resorts.

Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, Thailand
Fronting Phuket’s longest stretch of sand sits Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, overlooking the Andaman Sea. Just a 15-minute drive from Phuket Airport, this new resort is a tranquil getaway comprising private pool villas, wellness pool villas, and suites with a Mediterranean-inspired touch.

All accommodation feature outdoor bathtubs, open-air showers and outdoor terraces, some of which are complemented by cabanas while others have private plunge pools. Highlights of the wellness villas include an open-air Vitamin C shower, daily massage, ultrasonic essential oil diffuser, air purifier, Tempur-Pedic pillows, fit ball and yoga mat.

Feast on fresh Mediterranean cuisine at Gaia Beach Club, enjoy South-east Asian delights blended with Mediterranean flair at all-day dining restaurant SASA, and down thirst-quenching juices and liquors at Elyxr Café. Leisure amenities include a spa, fitness centre, and kids’ club.

Visit Meliá Phuket Mai Khao.

Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence Hotel, China
The Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence Hotel combines with the existing Pullman Shanghai Qingpu Excellence to create an ideal destination with an array of offers for business and leisure travellers.

Function spaces include a pillarless grand ballroom, outdoor terrace space connected to the ballroom and 15 breakout rooms of varied configurations and sizes.

For families, the new 240-key hotel has two floors dedicated to family rooms – 25 in all – including four whimsically decorated family suites that can be connected with neighbouring family rooms.

Other facilities include InBalance fitness centre, and a range of F&B outlets.

Visit Novotel Shanghai Qingpu Excellence Hotel.

Regent Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Guests seeking a serene sanctuary need look no further than Regent Phu Quoc.

Situated off the south-west coast of Vietnam alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve, the luxury resort’s 176 suites and 126 villas feature expansive windows and verandas that invite natural light in, complemented by garden or panoramic ocean views.

Sensory baths are included in every suite and villa, and private cabanas where tailored dining experiences can be arranged.

With six restaurants and bars, guests enjoy complimentary gourmet beverages and snacks, breakfast buffet, pressing and laundry services, and unpacking service.

Regent Phu Quoc also has agents available to arrange bespoke services for a personalised experience.

Visit Regent Phu Quoc.

Create unique and hyper-personalised experiences for today’s digital globetrotters

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Post-lockdown, travel players are leveraging renewed demand to deliver novel experiences to customers
Post-lockdown, travel players are leveraging renewed demand to deliver novel experiences to customers

Brought to you by Digital Travel APAC 2022

Personalisation has been a major buzzword in the hospitality and travel industry for a while now. With the pandemic putting a halt on the travel industry for the past two years, it is an opportune time to rethink and re-strategise how we can use personalisation tools to improve the way we provide travel offerings now that Covid-related travel restrictions are easing.

As the demand for travel blazes back, tourism operators are scrambling to leverage it to create new opportunities and deliver the novel travel experiences customers have been seeking and longing for.

Released as a yearly tradition, the Digital Travel APAC 2022 Innovation Brief uncovers topics and trends that will move the needle in the travel industry – such as rethinking customer loyalty, creating effective data strategies, hyper-personalisation and executing successful social media campaigns.

Gathering hours of research and case studies from top regional and international brands like TUI, Skyscanner, Hootsuite, The Oberoi Group, the report deconstructs key areas of concern of travel industry leaders to provide insights on:

  • Customer Loyalty: How Can the Travel Industry Retain Business in an Increasingly Fickle Environment?
  • Data Strategy: How to Get the Most Out of Digital Information in the Post-Pandemic World
  • Social Media Marketing: Leveraging Social Platforms to Connect with a New Generation of Traveller
  • The Future is Now: Hyper-Personalised Customer Experience

Download the comprehensive report here.

The themes in the report will also be explored in detail at the upcoming in-person Digital Travel Summit APAC 2022 (August 23 – 25, 2022), which will see about 300 travel leaders across all major verticals gather at the Equarius Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore.

Readers of TTG Asia, media partner for the event this year, can enjoy 20 per cent off prevailing ticket rates* by quoting “TTG20” upon checkout here.

*only applicable to non-solution providers/companies

Work in Paradise at these Digital Nomad-Ready Philippine Islands

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Working remotely? Why not work in paradise? Take your pick from these digital nomad-ready Philippine islands for a truly attainable work-life balance.

Brought to you by Tourism Promotions Board Philippines

You don’t have to be confined in an office to do your job. This is one of the biggest takeaways from the pandemic’s disruption to daily lives. The downside, however, is being cooped up for hours on end at your home office and seeing the same view day in and out.

Now that travel restrictions are easing up with health and safety protocols well put-in-place, you can do your hustle anywhere, literally. Why settle for a high definition virtual call background when you can just sit by any of the Philippines’ world-famous beaches while you attend a meeting? Here are some of the country’s top workation destinations with a tropical climate, charming and friendly locals, and worthy-deals to get the most out of your budget!

BORACAY

Feel the finest white sand with the lapping of the beach waves by the shore of the world-famous Boracay Island. It mostly catered to travelers seeking a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city but is now rebranding itself to a sustainable destination where long-term visitors can thrive. Many accommodations offer monthly rental packages allowing you to concentrate on work and play without breaking the bank.

CEBU

Cebu is the Philippines’ Queen City of the South owing to its strategic and economic importance. It enjoys natural advantage in location, sitting in the middle of Luzon and Mindanao, and has become a center of trade. It also boasts of centuries-old traditions, natural landscapes, and colorful underwater scenes. With many established co-working spaces, Cebu is a great choice for those who want to take advantage of both urban life and easy access to adventure destinations.

LA UNION

Experience La Union’s charming surftown vibe as you work remotely,at one of the country’s very popular workation destinations due to its proximity to Manila. It offers many work-from-the-beach packages with your pick from cozy bahay kubo to contemporary-styled accommodations at affordable rates. Digital nomads can go for a quick swim and surf during work breaks or just simply feel the La Union breeze at any time of the day.

SIARGAO

How would you like to work at the surfing capital of the Philippines? Siargao is sought-after for its world-class waves, hidden lagoons, and turquoise tide pools even during the height of the pandemic. There’s a variety of accommodation options, from affordable to luxurious, and an array of digital nomad-friendly locations, from beachfront villas to roadside cafes. Enjoy fresh island cuisine and converse with friendly locals after your work shift.

DAVAO

Davao City is known for its bustling economic activities and the third most important urban center in Southeastern Philippines. Consider this place as one of your base and you get to benefit in various ways: very affordable place to live in, boasts a tranquil lifestyle, with a reputation as one of the safest areas in the country, less traffic, and surrounded by nature, from mountains to the sea. It is also home to Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, get a bag (or two!) of Civet coffee, and have a taste of the popular Durian fruit. Set aside a day or so to do your rest and relaxation in Samal Island.

Your upcoming workation guaranteed safe, fun, convenient, and cost-efficient especially when you choose to book a trip to the Philippines! Download the philippines.travel app now for the latest travel updates.

Laurent Boisdron helms as VP & GM of Lanson Place Mall of Asia

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Lanson Place Personal Hotels and Residences (Lanson Place) has appointed Laurent Boisdron as vice president & general manager of Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila, the Philippines.

Prior to joining Lanson Place, Boisdron spearheaded the pre-opening and opening teams of Sable Navy Pier, Curio Collection by Hilton as general manager in Chicago, Illinois.

His work has also won numerous awards during his 29 years of hotel management experience around the world.

In his new role, he will assemble and lead the team to introduce the Lanson Place brand to the community.

 

Take a dive with SAii Phi Phi Island Village’s marine conservation experiences

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SAii Phi Phi Island Village brings guests closer to nature with the Gold Palm Dive Centre and Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) – creating immersive, eco-sensitive diving experiences that allow guests to explore the underwater world and have a positive impact on the planet.

Guests can witness first-hand how the resort’s resident marine biologist works to replenish the area’s rich and diverse ecosystems, and visit the MDC to learn about its initiatives like coral propagation, breeding and release programmes for clownfish and bamboo sharks.

SAii Phi Phi Island Village’s guests can join diving experiences to see newly-grown coral and underwater life

They can then take a dive into the waters of Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park to observe nursery habitats for small fish, see newly-grown coral, and maybe even spot blacktip reef sharks, leopard sharks, green turtles, hawksbill turtles and even whale sharks further offshore.

The Gold Palm Dive Centre, which is also part of the UN’s Green Fins sustainability programme, will brief small, low-impact groups on marine conservation to ensure that they act responsibly before heading out to the water.

There is also a Bubble Makers package for kids aged eight to 10.

Prices start from 3,200 baht (US$88).

For more information, visit SAii Phi Phi Island Village.

Trip.com Group pushes ahead with green tourism goals

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Trip.com Group will embark on its long-term goal to build green tourism, covering three key areas: working with partners to launch over 10,000 low-carbon travel products; promoting sustainable travel concepts and engaging 100 million travellers in low-carbon practices; and, aiming to further reduce carbon emissions across its own operations.

Trip.com’s survey of customers revealed that travelling sustainably is essential to most respondents. As such, the group continues to build upon its content marketing strategy to provide awareness of more sustainable options.

Trip.com Group will embark on its long-term goal to build green tourism and provide awareness of more sustainable options

It recently partnered CHOOOSE, a company dedicated to offsetting the CO2 emissions for flights by supporting impactful climate solutions worldwide, allowing customers from over 35 different Trip.com sites to purchase this carbon offsetting option across almost all flight inventory.

Over in China, the group’s sub-brand Ctrip has been working with suppliers to offer a variety of eco-friendly travel products, such as zero waste camping and eco hiking. It also advocates travel with alternative fuel vehicles through its car rental business, and has seen related orders grow at an annual rate of approximately 140 per cent, while reducing carbon emissions by about 10,000 tons in 2022.

Trip.com Group’s corporate travel arm, Trip.Biz has recently conducted a campaign to promote Green Hotels and Green Flights in China.

In a first in China, Ctrip and National Geographic collaborated on a variety show focusing on ecological awareness and eco-friendly travel. It featured environmental experts and travel professionals along with special guests to explore sustainable lifestyles while discovering the beauty of China’s cities and countryside.

Green commitment continues at the group’s Shanghai headquarters, where several environmental initiatives are in place, such as the deployment of energy management system and renewable heating system.

The group also established its ESG Committee and joined the UN Global Compact in 2021.

Jane Sun, Trip.com Group CEO, said: “We have always adhered to the vision of ‘pursuing the perfect trip for a better world’ and will work with our users and partners to further reduce carbon emissions in a more holistic and systematic manner. We still have a long way to go and much more to do.”

AirAsia, Skyports to explore air taxi vertiport development in Malaysia

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Skyports Infrastructure, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure developer, and AirAsia’s Advanced Air Mobility have signed a Letter of Intent to explore the development of air taxi infrastructure in Malaysia.

The partnership is an important next step in establishing a fully operational vertiport network in the country.

Skyports and AirAsia will collaborate to explore the development of air taxi infrastructure in Malaysia

AirAsia has been actively involved in the operationalisation of AAM in Malaysia. In the past year alone, the company announced future plans to lease 100 Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon, launched its drone training programme, and most recently, extended drone-related training to the high-technology related sectors.

Leveraging the strengths of both parties, the partnership will draw on AirAsia’s aviation expertise and experience, as well as its on-ground market knowledge and networks. Complementing this, Skyports Infrastructure brings to the table its global portfolio of designing and building take-off and landing infrastructure for eVTOL passenger aircraft.

Skyports Infrastructure’s work is also instrumental in advancing regulatory development across markets, through close collaboration with local regulatory bodies and standards setting organisations.

Initial assessments will prioritise Kuala Lumpur. The one-year partnership will focus on joint feasibility studies for the integration of air taxi vertiport infrastructure, the identification of potential vertiport sites, and the development of operational requirements and frameworks to ultimately implement a vertiport network in Malaysia.

AirAsia Aviation Group’s chief safety officer and head of advanced air mobility, Ling Liong Tien said in a press release jointly issued by Skyports and Capital A: “Following the announcement of our venture into the urban air taxi service earlier this year, we have been working around the clock to explore its feasibility in Malaysia. This partnership with Skyports will accelerate the review of the infrastructure including vertical take-off and landing platforms in the country as well as strengthen our potential as a zero-emissions ultra-short-haul air travel provider in South-east Asia.

“AirAsia has revolutionised commercial air travel for the past two decades and we look forward to working with Skyports which will put us ahead of the curve and shape the future of autonomous aviation in the region.”

Yun-Yuan Tay, head of Asia Pacific, Skyports added: “This partnership highlights the steady progress of AAM development and interest in Malaysia and the wider (Asia-Pacific) region. With innovative and forward-looking partners like AirAsia, we will be able to take concrete steps towards the realisation of a safe, efficient and fully-integrated air taxi network which brings real benefits to the people and communities it serves.”

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore celebrates the Merlion’s Golden Jubilee

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To commemorate the milestone anniversary of the iconic Merlion on September 15 this year, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is rolling out a month-long celebration beginning September 1.

The Merlion’s Golden Jubilee Experience is happening on September 9-10 and comprises a one-night suite accommodation for a family of four, Merlion-themed welcome cookies and pralines, one complimentary extra bed, late check-out, and Straits Club access and privileges.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Merlion at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Guests will also receive a Lion’s Pride Merlion Art Bundle set, and get to indulge in an afternoon tea for four onboard a bumboat that will ply Singapore River and Marina Bay.

In addition, there will be a light-up of the hotel façade every evening, a birthday cake-cutting event, and a selection of Merlion merchandise at The Fullerton Shop.

Priced from S$1,180 (US$854) per suite per night, bookings are open from now to August 31.

For reservations, email tfs.reservations@fullertonhotels.com.

Further East 2022 draws strong interest

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Further East’s third edition in Bali has sold out almost all its supplier spaces, while a majority of buyers have confirmed their attendance at the event.

Organised by This is Beyond, Further East will take place from November 7 to 10, and is predicted to set a new record in terms of attendance as the reopening of travel sees global interest in Asia-Pacific reach new heights.

Further East 2022 is predicted to set a new record in terms of attendance

This edition will also mark the show’s expansion to include new luxury exhibitors encompassing the entire region – many of which are well-attuned to wellness and sustainability.

More international buyers are expected to join this November; the current buyer attendance from Asia-Pacific stands at 24 per cent compared to 29 per cent from North America (Canada included) and 35 per cent from Europe. Up to 450 Asia-Pacific focused global buyers and suppliers in the region will also partake in this event.

Joining the elite list will be 20 exclusive international media, featuring senior editors and travel experts, with official partners including Alila Seminyak, Desa Potato Head, W Bali – Seminyak and The Legian Seminyak, Bali.

“We are immensely proud to be able to work with the most original, most iconic and most forward-thinking in the travel business through Further East,” said Serge Dive, founder of This is Beyond. “For months, we’ve pushed ourselves to provide industry and thought leaders with meetings, ideas and inspirational tools that will inspire all to explore the potential of travel and towards a united, more sustainable future.”

The event will include up to 42 pre-scheduled appointments for various business objectives, invitations to official lunches and evening parties with fellow thought leaders, as well as express workshops for transformative business insights between meetings.

2022 will also see the launch of Open House by the House of Beyond; the event replacing the well-attended AWAKEN, Further East’s distinct and immersive ‘un’-conference.

SIA Group posts strong 1Q profits on back of surging passenger demand

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The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported a first-quarter operating profit of S$556 million (US$402.9 million), as travel demand rose sharply after Singapore fully reopened her borders to vaccinated travellers in April this year.

This is the group’s second-highest quarterly profit in its history, and a S$623 million improvement from the S$67 million loss in the previous quarter.

SIA and Scoot carried 5.1 million passengers during the quarter, up 158.2 per cent from the previous quarter

On a year-on-year basis, this was better by S$830 million from the previous year’s operating loss of S$274 million.

SIA and Scoot carried 5.1 million passengers during the quarter, up 158.2 per cent from the previous quarter and fourteen-fold higher than a year before.

Passenger traffic and load factors were robust across all cabin classes and travel segments, as well as all regions except East Asia where border restrictions remain in certain markets.

SIA’s quarterly revenue per available seat-kilometre was 10.2 cents, a record for the full-service airline.

Passenger flown revenue rose S$1,456 million (+119.3 per cent) quarter-on-quarter to S$2,676 million on the back of a 126.7 per cent growth in traffic.

Passenger load factor rose 34.1 percentage points to 79.0 per cent, the highest since the onset of the pandemic, as the traffic growth outpaced the capacity expansion of 28.9 per cent.

In a press statement, the group said travel demand is expected to remain robust in the near-term as it heads into the year-end holiday travel period, with forward sales staying buoyant for the next three months up to October 2022.

However, inflationary pressures including elevated fuel prices remain a concern, while rising interest rate and slowing economic growth around the world, including the group’s key markets, pose risks to travel recovery.

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