Drinks: CHOYA Gets a New Address: Inside Singapore’s First CHOYA Ginza BAR

For many in Singapore, CHOYA has long been synonymous with a chilled glass of umeshu — perhaps poured over ice, perhaps enjoyed at home after dinner. Now, the Japanese brand is inviting drinkers to look at ume a little differently. The CHOYA Ginza BAR Singapore has officially opened at Millenia Walk, bringing the brand’s more than century-long heritage into a contemporary bar setting. It is … Continue reading Drinks: CHOYA Gets a New Address: Inside Singapore’s First CHOYA Ginza BAR

Drinks: Carlsberg pairs up with the city’s boldest tables with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

What makes a good beer pairing? Sometimes it is about contrast, something crisp against something rich, something bright cutting through spice. Sometimes it is about harmony, when roasted malt and smoky flavours seem to belong together from the very first bite. Carlsberg Asia is putting that idea to the test across Singapore, teaming up with Grab to make expertly curated food-and-beer pairings easier to discover, … Continue reading Drinks: Carlsberg pairs up with the city’s boldest tables with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

Drinks: The St. Regis Bar Singapore turns one with a rotation of international guest shifts

One year in, The St. Regis Bar Singapore is celebrating the best way a cocktail bar knows how: by inviting some of Asia’s most exciting bartenders behind the bar. Throughout September, the bar will mark its first anniversary with a month-long programme of international guest shifts, bringing acclaimed bartenders from Jakarta, Macao, Bangkok, the Philippines and Taiwan to Singapore for a series of one-night-only collaborations. … Continue reading Drinks: The St. Regis Bar Singapore turns one with a rotation of international guest shifts

Hospitality: Accor Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Singapore

What makes a workplace truly great? It could be the people you work alongside, the freedom to bring your ideas to the table, or simply feeling that you belong from the moment you walk through the door. For Accor’s Heartists, the name the global hospitality group gives to its employees, those qualities are at the heart of the workplace experience. The Group has been certified … Continue reading Hospitality: Accor Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Singapore

Hotels & Holidays: Accor Brings Design-Led ibis Styles to Johor Bahru City Centre

Johor Bahru is set to welcome a vibrant new stay with the arrival of ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre, scheduled to open in late 2026. Developed through a partnership between global hospitality group Accor and Singapore-based Worldwide Hotels Group, the new hotel will introduce the colourful, design-driven ibis Styles experience to one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing cities. Located within walking distance of Johor Bahru Sentral, … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor Brings Design-Led ibis Styles to Johor Bahru City Centre

Hotels & Holidays: The Chedi Andermatt Appoints Former Raffles Singapore Executive Thomas Goval as General Manager

Luxury alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt has named Thomas Goval as its new General Manager, with the hospitality veteran set to take up the role on 1 September 2026. Goval joins the award-winning Swiss hotel from Raffles Hotel Singapore, where he most recently served as Hotel Manager. He previously held senior leadership roles at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort, including Hotel Manager and Acting General Manager. A … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: The Chedi Andermatt Appoints Former Raffles Singapore Executive Thomas Goval as General Manager

Hotels & Holidays: Accor and Sun Group Unveil Major Hospitality Expansion Across Vietnam

Vietnam’s hospitality scene is set for a significant boost as Accor and leading developer Sun Group deepen their long-standing partnership with plans to launch more than 5,300 hotel rooms, resorts and serviced residences over the next five years. The ambitious expansion will introduce a mix of new luxury, lifestyle and premium accommodation across some of Vietnam’s most popular destinations, including Phu Quoc and Danang. Among … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor and Sun Group Unveil Major Hospitality Expansion Across Vietnam

Hotels & Holidays: Accor to Bring Mercure Living Brand to Genting Highlands in 2028

A new branded extended-stay hotel is coming to Genting Highlands as Accor and Tropicana Corporation Berhad partner to launch Mercure Living Genting Highlands, expanding Malaysia’s growing collection of internationally managed hospitality residences. Scheduled to open in 2028, the property will be located within TwinPines Serviced Suites at Tropicana Grandhill, part of the 596-acre Tropicana WindCity township. The development will feature 1,443 fully furnished suites, offering … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Accor to Bring Mercure Living Brand to Genting Highlands in 2028

Hotels & Holidays: Sora Phnom Penh’s New ‘Build & Sip’ Cocktail Menu Turns Childhood Nostalgia into an Elevated Drinking Experience

Discover Build & Sip, Sora Phnom Penh’s imaginative new cocktail menu inspired by iconic building bricks, featuring Cambodian ingredients, Japanese influences and award-winning mixology. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Some cocktails are simply mixed. Others are carefully constructed. At Sora, the award-winning rooftop bar perched atop Rosewood Phnom Penh, every drink on its newest menu is built with the same precision and imagination as a piece … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Sora Phnom Penh’s New ‘Build & Sip’ Cocktail Menu Turns Childhood Nostalgia into an Elevated Drinking Experience

Hotels & Holidays: Rosewood Phnom Penh Welcomes Andrew Moore as Managing Director, Signalling a New Era for Cambodia’s Luxury Hospitality Scene

Rosewood Phnom Penh welcomes acclaimed hotelier Andrew Moore as Managing Director, ushering in a new chapter for one of Cambodia’s most prestigious luxury hotels. One of Cambodia’s most prestigious luxury hotels is entering an exciting new chapter. Rosewood Phnom Penh has announced the appointment of Andrew Moore as its new Managing Director, bringing more than two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to one of … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Rosewood Phnom Penh Welcomes Andrew Moore as Managing Director, Signalling a New Era for Cambodia’s Luxury Hospitality Scene