The luxury hand of Accor Group, the upscale five-star Pullman, is back on the headlines with the recently opened Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa in China’s southwestern Yunnan Province. The new property is located in Lijiang, a city often called China’s Forgotten Kingdom. This is the fourth Pullman resort in the country, with two in Sanya and another in Zhangjiajie, and the property boasts a tranquil resort setting with magical views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The property is located just a few minutes away from downtown Lijiang, as well as adjacent to Shuhe Ancient Town. Another nearby attraction is the Dayan Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is well worth the visit.

“Yunnan is one of China’s most attractive destinations for tourists due to its breathtaking natural scenery, mild climate and rich ethnic cultures. We are very excited to bring the Pullman brand to Yunnan,” shared the Senior VP of Accor Greater China, Robert Murray.

The upscale hotel consisted of 79 villas and 51 deluxe rooms. The architecture is inspired by the local Naxi ethnic minority traditions, with elements of contemporary Chinese expertly mixed into the interior design. The resort is a full-service hotel, set in the middle of lush gardens with canals and a lake which functions as a destination in and of itself.

The resort is home to five restaurants and bars, all created to pamper even the most discerning of palates. There is the Xi Western Restaurant, which serves an international buffet spread as well as ala carte selection of international cuisines. There is also Zun Chinese Restaurant, which serve Chow Chou cuisine with inspirations from the local ethnic traditions and cultures.

Other than that, there is also the ultra-cool MIST Lobby Lounge and Bar, boasting a casual, plush and relaxing atmosphere, while those looking enjoy the stunning views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain can do so from the comfort of 1919 Bar. Finally, another highlight is the Mandara Spa, which serves up unique and exotic spa treatments. All in all the Pullman Resort at Lijiang promises to be your perfect destination away from home.

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Centara Hotels and Resorts has announced the launch of its third hotel in Bangkok, the Centara Watergate Pavillion, a four-star hotel located further right above the Watergate Pavillion Shopping Complex. The announcement comes at the heels of the June 7 announcement which sees Oversee Construction Co Ltd, the owners of the project, sign a management contract with Centara Hotels and Resorts.

Centara Hotels and Resorts boast two other property in Bangkok, both oh which are located near a prime-district shopping center. This was a positive factor in securing the management contract, with both Centara Grand and CentralWorld and Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok providing ample proof of the capabilities of Centara Hotels and Resorts. The project is estimated to be opened in the second quarter of 2012, with approximately 700 million baht in investment cost.

“Centara Hotels and Resorts are very proud and delighted in the confidence shown in placing this impressive property under our management,” enthused Suthikiati Chirathivat, Chairman of the Executive Board of Centara Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited. “The property is the perfect addition to our portfolio in Bangkok. With our current properties, guests are able to enjoy the best of shopping and entertainment facilities. This will also be the case with Centara Watergate Pavillion in Bangkok.”

The hotel and shopping complex are located inside a recently constructed 20-storey building. The hotel will be taking up a total of 10 floors, spanning a total of 288 guest rooms. Facilities planned will include an all-day restaurant capable of seating 300, a rooftop restaurant for 100, as well as a rooftop bar with 80 seats. There will be a spa with 9 treatment rooms and a 56 square meter fitness center, as well as two meeting rooms.

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The InterContinental Bali Resort is proud to unveil the newly revamped, refreshed and relaunched Sunset Bar, perfect for a casual dining experience or a place to relax, unwind and hang out over drinks and a magical sunset.

The Sunset Bar is a modern interpretation of the classic Balinese pavilion. With its open plan layout and combination of contemporary and traditional elements of design, the establishment boast a comfortable outdoor table settings that are scattered across the white sands. Lanterns adorn the surrounding trees, providing a shield from direct sunlight and a soft glow as the evening descends.

The Sunset Bar is located just a few meters from the shore of Jimbaran Bay. Every day, a glorious Balinese sunset is celebrated by tourists and locals alike, who understood fully the fortune of being able to enjoy this gift of Mother Nature.

The property serves lunch and dinner every day, with two distinct menus of beach side fare. For lunch, its sandwiches with potato wedges and a selection of seafood bites and Mediterranean favorites. During the evening, the menu focuses on grill and fresh seafood skewers. A romantic menu is available for couples, featuring fresh lobster and chilled Sangria.

This is an excellent spot to chill and soak up the relaxing ambiance of Bali over a drink or two. The decor is unpretentious, laid-back and homey, with an extensive bar menu including popular brands of beer, boutique wines, spirits, and more.

This would be an excellent addition to your weekend list of places to visit, a relaxing atmospheric bar where you can simply laze away the night, or enjoy a slow evening as you refresh and rejuvenate your tired body.

About InterContinental Bali Resort
Blessed by an endless stretch of white sand beach overlooking the tranquil waters of Jimbaran Bay, InterContinental Bali Resort features 418 guest rooms in three unique levels of accommodation. The property embraces a 14 hectare tropical landscape that is a blend of indigenous flora, gentle waterways and stone statues reflecting the island’s artistic heritage. There are six swimming pools, Planet Trekkers children’s resort, a fitness centre and plenty of recreational activities to keep guests occupied throughout the day. Spa Uluwatu is a dedicated healing and beauty facility for individual sessions, while the exclusive Villa Retreats promises indulging spa packages for couples. A superb choice of restaurant venues makes every dining experience an adventure in culinary excellence.

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Something tasty is cooking at the Banyan Tree Ungasan. The luxury resort has combined a tour of the local wet market with cooking classes to offer to guests wanting to experience a wholesome Balinese culinary experience. The Island of Gods is well known for its stunning scenery of mountains and beaches, with its mystical dance and cultures as well as the variety of spices and ingredients in the local cuisine. The herbal marinates of Bebek Betutu, the exotic Satay Lilit and the fresh grilled seafood comes to mind.

Aimed at guests who shares an interest in the culinary world, the Banyan Tree Ungasan has come up with the ideal cooking class scheduled every Wednesday. The program starts out with an excursion to the local wet market of Jimbaran. A guide will lead you as you join the locals in the process of haggling and buying fresh seafood directly from the fishermen. Along with the main ingredients, you will also search around for herbs and spices to work your magic with later on during the day.

After that, it is back to the resort to enjoy your breakfast before embarking on a culinary adventure with the resort’s very own resident chef Ketut Sumerta. The chef will share his knowledge in preparing to cook these traditional gourmet of Bali, with a menu inspired by organic produce and small boutiques of the region.

The classes are designed to cater to students of all skill levels, so don’t be afraid to try! From novice cooks, to advanced chefs, all the recipes are easy and straight-forward to follow. The chef will also suggest various substitute ingredients and other creative means for guests to try and recreate the same tastes from their own locale.

Finally, the tour will end with a luncheon at Bambu restaurants, where guests can dip in and try a taste of their own creations. Each cooking class packages starts from IDR2,500,000, around USD250 per person.

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Stylishly designed with superior furnishings and premium accessories, the iconic Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore offers an ideal luxury serviced accommodation in a city centre location. It is next to Somerset MRT station on Orchard Road, right in the heart of Singapore’s prime shopping district. The apartment is also just 20 minutes from Changi International Airport and less than 10 minutes from the Central Business District. This prime location means that guests are never far from the action, whether they want to work, play, dine or take in a few local sights.

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore will charm you with sensory indulgences the moment you enter. Warm lighting and spacious suites with modern Pacific Rim influences create a rich urban escape. Well-appointed and contemporary in design, the 126 stylish suites and penthouses are ideal for guests seeking a comfortable extended stay in Singapore.

The serviced suites have been designed after taking into consideration what the frequent business travellers seek in an ideal accommodation during overseas postings. And as it turned out, the most important things were having local insights and being able to live just as easily as at home.

The round-the-clock Personal Assistant at the serviced suites is akin to a modern day butler. Their role is to help guests connect to their new surroundings, get from point A to B and experience the real Singapore. Guests can rely on these highly trained and dedicated Personal Assistants to get them around, whether for a business engagement, social networking or a relaxing soiree.

In terms of facilities, the apartments are designed to make working as easy and efficient as possible. The suites include IP telephone system with IDD, DID and voicemail features, wired or wireless broadband Internet access and other things to help guests get on with business.

For something special, guests can invite colleagues, clients or friends to a gathering at the Sky Garden and unwind with a cocktail or two while taking in the views over Orchard Road, Raffles Place and the surrounding area.

Every business person knows that it is just as important to be able to relax and re-energise as it is to work. With a hydro-therapeutic spa, mineral water pool and state-of-the-art gym, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore has everything to unwind and stay in shape, both physically and mentally.

Enjoy the excitement of city living, personalised for you here at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore – recently named Singapore’s Leading Serviced Apartment at the World Travel Awards 2010. Book your stay now at panpacificservicedsuites.com.

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The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, once home to Singapore’s General Post Office, has launched a contest inviting both local residents and international tourists to share their memories of the nostalgic hotel as part of the hotel’s 10th Year Anniversary Celebrations. The contest welcomes submissions of letters, photographs, videos, music or art, any kind of tribute to the long heritage of the hotel. The contest, titled Post a Memory, will run until 31 August 2011 at 5pm. The public can drop their entries in one of the two iconic Red Pillar Post Boxes at the lobby level of the hotel.

The winning three submission of Post a Memory will win a luxurious weekend getaways at the Fullerton Hotel’s luxurious Fullerton Suite, Loft Suite and Heritage Room. The lucky winner will be announced on 30th September 2011, and selected entries will be showcased on site as well as featured on the hotel’s website to inspire guests and travelers.

“With this contest, we hope to reach everyone who has had significant memories of the Fullerton Hotel in an effort to compose a colorful collective history of the building,” shared Giovanni Viterale, GM of the Fullerton Heritage, which comprises The Fullerton Hotel, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Fullerton Waterboat House, One Fullerton, Clifford Pier and Customs House. The group boasts an exciting tenant mix, with some of the best restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in Singapore. From chic lounges, atmospheric cafes to fine-dining alfresco destinations, the variety is exemplary and unique.

To access the contest participation form and for more information, kindly visit www.fullertonhotel.com

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In the tradition of the company’s 30 years of creative collaborations, ABSOLUT VODKA is touring 20 pieces of renowned artwork from the ABSOLUT Art Collection in seven cities across the Asia Pacific region.

The collection, which since 2008 is owned and curated by the Historical Museum of Wines and Spirits in Stockholm, Sweden, will return to its permanent home in Europe after the Asia Pacific tour wraps up on the 31st July. The ABSOLUT Art Collection, a celebration of art, creativity and popular culture includes works by Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Rosemarie Trockel, Béatrice Cussol and Angus Fairhurst, to name a few.

“The ABSOLUT Art Collection comprises over 800 pieces of work, and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to send some of the most renowned pieces on tour around the region for the first time. On display at the ABSOLUT Art Collection Exhibition will be a range of artists known for their work in the pop art, trans-avant-garde and modern spheres. The selection spans across a variety of mediums such as canvas, plexiglas and tin, to photography and paper. It is an inspiring collection,” says Anna Malmhake, Vice President Global Marketing at The Absolut Company.

The ABSOLUT Art Collection Tour has already stopped in Asia Pacific cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai and Sydney. Highlights of the ABSOLUT Art Collection Exhibitions in Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai and Sydney include:

New Delhi – ABSOLUT partnered with the India Art Summit, India’s largest annual art exhibit, to feature the ABSOLUT art pieces on 20th-23rd January. ABSOLUT also collaborated with contemporary artist Subodh Gupta who is known for elevating readymade projects into art objects. In his installation created exclusively for ABSOLUT, everyday objects experience transformation in scale and appearance, dissolving their former meaning and function into something outstanding and truly ABSOLUT.

Mumbai – ABSOLUT teamed up with the Project 88 gallery to feature the ABSOLUT Art Collection Exhibition along with the ABSOLUT SUBODH GUPTA installation on 9th-14th February.

Dubai – ABSOLUT challenged the Dubai creative community with the ABSOLUT Articulation competition, which was launched at the Exhibition unveiling on 3rd March at the Carbon 12 gallery. The competition calls for creatives in Dubai to create an original work of art – in any medium – that is about or inspired by ABSOLUT and features the ABSOLUT bottle in some way. On 4th May the competition finalists will be exhibited at Carbon 12 and the winner will be announced. For contest details, visit: absolutarticulation.com.

Sydney – ABSOLUT collaborated with the Ray Hughes Gallery to feature the ABSOLUT Art Collection Exhibition on the 18th-27th March. To celebrate local creativity, a series of Sydney-based artists were commissioned to paint an original work of art inspired by the soon to be released ABSOLUT BERRI ACAI.

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M Hotel Singapore Unveils New General Manager – Mr Benedict Ng

Mr Ng’s last appointment was at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore as the property’s General Manager since 2005. A veteran professional with over twenty-five years in the hospitality industry, Mr Ng embarked on his career in the hospitality industry as a Management Trainee at the former Dynasty Hotel Singapore in 1984 where he was introduced to all the facets of hotel operations. An avid believer in providing service with a difference to everyone who stepped into the hotel, Mr Ng started out at the Front Office where part of his duties was to ensure that all guests would leave the hotel with a memorable experience.

His passion and strength in driving new and return business as well as managing revenues and enhancing yield saw him rise through the ranks from Front Office to Room Sales. Mr Ng eventually undertook the appointment of Director of Sales and Marketing at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore in 1994.

With his continual dedication in developing key strategies to increase market share and managing the operations to deliver the brand promise, Mr Ng was subsequently appointed as General Manager, overseeing the entire hotel operations in his care.

‘I am thrilled to be part of M Hotel, where the property has the privilege of being the only “M” brand in the M&C Hotels portfolio. This has certainly given the hotel a unique branding and target audience.’ says Mr Ng.

‘However, with the ever-evolving hospitality landscape and the revitalisation efforts by the Singapore Government, especially with the opening of the Marina Bay Financial Centre and the two Integrated Resorts, residential, retail and entertainment sectors look poised to bring incremental business opportunities to M Hotel. And so together with the team, I look forward to steering M Hotel to the next level, with a deeper focus on bringing through more personalised service standards and product enhancements,’ adds Mr Ng.

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Tourism Victoria has launched the latest phase of its “Jigsaw” campaign, with creative designed to lure Australian travelers to Melbourne. The tourism body launched its year-long campaign “Play Melbourne” yesterday nationally with television, cinema, radio, print, out-of-home and digital activities. The campaign aims to invite visitors to the southern capital by selling its creative sub-culture.

As part of the campaign, a promotion is being run by Tourism Victoria that will see it give away a weekend away in Melbourne every week for the next year. The competition is in conjunction with Austereo and Virgin Australia. The campaign is the latest phase in Tourism Victoria’s “Jigsaw” campaign, devised by agency Publicis Mojo.

The website for Play Melbourne gives visitors a chance to win a weekend trip to Melbourne for two, with quirky questions and quizzes hiding along various corners of the main Play Melbourne website.

Currently, the tourism body is pitching out its creative account with a contract period of four years. It is at the second stage of the process with seven shortlisted agencies presenting earlier this month. Publicis Mojo will be defending the account after an 18-year tenure.

Tourism Victoria spent $4.4 million on main media in the 12 months to March 2011, down from $6.5 million in the prior period, according to Nielsen. The campaign will launch in New Zealand next year with Mitchell & Partners handling media buying for Tourism Victoria.

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