SINGAPORE, 56 July 2022: Travel Meet Asia returns in June 2023 after a two-year pause, the organiser Messe Berlin Singapore confirmed this week.
Travel Meet Asia (TMA), originally sporting a conference and networking format, made its debut in 2019 at regional locations in Asia.
Now Messe Berlin Singapore says TMA will return as a full-fledged B2B tradeshow with exhibitions, conferences and networking opportunities for the travel trade.
To be hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the in-person show will target MICE, corporate and leisure buyers from Malaysia, Southeast Asia and International markets.
It targets 500 attendees and more than 200 invited buyers (50% from Malaysia and 50% international) for two full days of B2B meetings.
Based on the latest Google search trend, Malaysia’s outbound market is showing gradual interest in travelling again, with bookings forecast to rise to around 54% of the pre-pandemic level.
Google insights showed that in the APAC region, search volumes were up nearly 35% in Q3 2021, while global search volume in Q4 2021 saw an increase of 70% compared to last year.
The dates and venue have still to be announced by a show prospectus indicating the starting rate for a basic booth (6sqm) will cost USD1,800.
JAKARTA, 5 July 2022: Indonesia clocked 212,033 international tourist arrivals at all the country’s main entry points during May, representing a massive jump of 1,382.45% compared with May 2021, the country’s Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported.
Antara news service quoted the head of BPS, Margo Yuwono, who presented the statistics in Jakarta last Friday to an in-person and virtual audience.
“Hopefully, this trend will continue to increase to help our economic recovery. If foreign tourists continue to visit, it will help to accelerate economic recovery in Indonesia,” Yuwono added.
When compared with April 2022, foreign tourist arrivals increased by 91.19%.
Domestic airline passenger traffic during May 2022 reached 5.3 million, an increase of 40.41% compared to April 2022. International airline passenger traffic in May increased by 61.56% to 472,009. For the five months from January to May, international airline passenger traffic stood at 1.1 million, an increase of 436.55% compared to the same period in 2021.
BPS reported the room occupancy rate at star hotels in May 2022 reached 49.85%, an increase of 17.88 percentage points. Compared to the previous month, the occupancy in May 2022 increased by 15.62 percentage points.
The average length of stay of foreign and Indonesian guests at star-rated hotels in May 2022 closed at 1.58 days, down 0.09 percentage points compared to May 2021.
SINGAPORE, 5 July 2022: Singapore’s neobank, YouTrip, announced Monday it has launched a new travel insurance product on its multi-currency app for all local users.
Rolled out in conjunction with an online insurance provider, HL Assurance (HLAS), travellers can now purchase a single-trip policy directly on the YouTrip app with a 65% saving on their plan. Users are guaranteed a 15% cashback and up to 50% in additional savings on each single-trip policy
The roll-out follows the rapid travel comeback among Singaporeans, for international travel and the growing demand to buy more insurance cover.
“In this post-pandemic travel, getting well-covered with comprehensive insurance is an essential on every traveller’s checklist. Likewise, this integration of insurance in our suite of financial services gives users peace of mind as they embark on new adventures overseas. As a company, this is also a significant step in our work to build a borderless banking product for travellers in the region – from promising the most
affordable and convenient multi-currency payments, and now protection,” said YouTrip CEO and co-founder Caecilia Chu.
This new travel insurance also builds on the Mastercard Flight Delay Pass travel benefit launched earlier this year. With this Pass, each YouTrip user and a travel companion will be able to access over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide in the event their pre-registered flights are delayed for at least two hours.
SINGAPORE, 5 July 2022: Global air travel during the third quarter of the year (July, August and September) is set to reach 65% of levels achieved before the pandemic in 2019, according to a report by ForwardKeys.
Produced for the World Travel Market (WTM), the ForwardKeys forecast warns that tourism’s revival is patchy, with some parts of the world doing much better than others and some types of travel, particularly beach holidays, being much more popular than urban city visits and sightseeing.
Core observations suggest Africa & the Middle East will demonstrate the most robust recovery, with arrivals in Q3 expected to reach 83% of 2019 levels. It is followed by the Americas, where summer arrivals are expected to reach 76%, then Europe, 71%, and the Asia Pacific, just 35%.
The current preference for beach holidays is well illustrated by a comparison of the top 10 beach and urban destinations in Europe, ranked by Q3 flight bookings compared to 2019. All those in the beach list, which is led by Antalya, 81% ahead, Tirana, 36% ahead and Mikonos, 29% ahead, are showing extremely healthy demand, whereas, in the urban list, only Naples is ahead. Furthermore, the four leading urban destinations, Naples, 5% ahead, Istanbul, flat, Athens, 5% behind, and Lisbon, 8% behind, are all also gateways to beach resorts too.
A similar trend is exhibited in the Americas, where Q3 bookings for air travel to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico are 5% ahead of 2019 levels, whereas flight bookings to South America and to the US and Canada are, respectively, 25% and 31% behind. The destinations which are set to perform most strongly are Costa Rica, 24% ahead; Jamaica, 17% ahead and the Dominican Republic, 13% ahead.
Enthusiasm to travel again internationally is so strong that a rise in airfares has done relatively little to dampen demand. For example, the average fare from the US to Europe climbed by over 35% between January and May, with no noticeable slowing in booking rates. And these fares were nearly 60% above the previous year. Fares for the shorter haul, intraregional travel (within the Americas) also increased substantially, by 47%, which is less than for the long haul. However, the demand for those tickets peaked in March.
Helpfully for the travel industry and for many destinations, American travellers are planning to stay longer and spend more than they did in 2019 but not as much as they did during the pandemic. The average planned length of stay in Q3 is 12 days, up from 11 days in 2019. Last year, it was 16 days, but fewer people with a more affluent profile were travelling then. The proportion of people flying in premium cabin classes in Q3 is also set to rise, from 12% in 2019 to 15% this year (although it reached 19% in 2021).
The relatively promising outlook for summer travel to Africa and the Middle East is a combination of factors. Several Middle Eastern airports act as hubs for travel between the Asia Pacific and Europe, which has led to the Middle East benefiting from the revival of intercontinental travel, particularly driven by people returning to Asian countries to visit friends and relatives. The closure of Russian airspace has also contributed to the uplift in hub traffic. Cairo, 23% ahead, has increased connectivity to European markets. Nigeria, 14% ahead, Ghana, 8% ahead, and Ivory Coast, 1% ahead, with large diasporas in Europe and the US, are seeing ex-pats return to visit friends and family. Tanzania, 3% ahead, Cape Verde, flat and Seychelles, just 2% behind, are successfully attracting long-haul visitors from Europe.
Travel to and within the Asia Pacific region is recovering more slowly, owing to stiffer COVID-19 travel restrictions remaining in force for longer.
ForwardKeys VP Insights Olivier Ponti said: “With 2022 seeing travel restrictions lifted, connectivity re-established, and consumer confidence regained, demand for international travel is on the rise once more, marking a departure from the domestic travel trend that dominated in recent years. In Q3 this year, holidaymakers are relatively much keener to leave the pandemic behind with a relaxing break on the beach than they are to consume culture, cities, and sightseeing.”
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 July 2022: Malaysian holiday-goers visiting the Malaysian International Travel Mart (MITM) 2022 in Penang from 2 to 3 made a bee-line to the Sarawak Tourism Board booth to book tour packages.
Hosted at Penang’s SPICE Convention Centre, the event was organised by the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTS).
Deputy CEO for Marketing Communication, Research and Private Corporate Relations Suriya Charles Buas said that STB’s participation in MITM was vital for Sarawak to maintain its visibility.
“This will help further amplify Sarawak’s presence in Penang, in continuation with the recent STB initiatives previously organised in Penang such as the ‘’Sarawak A Journey Awaits Business Networking Session’ held in February 2022 and ‘Jom Ke Sarawak’ Roadshow with Tourism Malaysia in May 2022,” he said.
Currently, there are 35 direct flights from Penang weekly to Sarawak.
Participating tour agencies at the STB’s MITM booth delivered a wide range of tour packages, including Kuching City Tour, Mulu 4 Show Caves, Bako National Park, Golf Packages, Miri City Tour and Bario Highlands tours.
MITM is one of the most sought-after annual travel fairs for tour operators, national tourism organisations and travel trades and is a mega marketplace for different segments of tourism players to display their packages and promotions.
Over 200 booths featured travel produces from around Malaysia at this year’s edition of MITM to help re-boost domestic tourism market recovery as the country moves forward towards the endemic phase of post-Covid-19.
PHNOM PENH, 4 July 2022: Cambodia Angkor Air sets its starting fare at USD99 for the one-way, two-hour flight from Siem Reap to Danang in central Vietnam.
The roundtrip fare will set you back USD252, including USD132 in tax and fees, according to a search on the airline’s booking site.
The airline relaunched the service on 1 July, following a two-year pause on the route since the first Covid-19 outbreak.
Flight K6 840 departs from Siem Reap at 1535 and arrives in Danang at 1735. A search on the CAA website shows it is flying the route on Monday, Wednesday and Friday using a 70-seat ATR72. There are plans to raise the frequency to five a week.
The airline flies 30 roundtrip weekly trips from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville in Cambodia to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Danang in Vietnam.
CAA successfully resumed flights linking Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City on 15 June, marking the return to Siem Reap site of the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Complex.
It initially served the route with three weekly flights (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) using an ATR72-500 but added a Monday flight starting 1 July. The airline relaunched services from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville on 2 July.
DUBAI, 4 July 2022: Emirates has invested in multiple smart tech developments to ensure seamless travel ahead of the peak travel period of Eid and Dubai school holidays from 8 July onwards.
Advising passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure and ensure they have all the required documents for their destination, there are several ways to further enhance the travel experience and avoid delays;
1. Use the Emirates App
Download the Emirates App to have travel plans conveniently at your fingertips. The app allows users to book and change flights, download a digital boarding pass, pre-plan meals, book chauffeur drive service and even pre-select and plan movies to watch via the ice inflight entertainment.
2. Check the COVID-19 travel requirements in advance
Emirates recommends passengers arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight, so there’s time for any extra health and safety checks. Face masks are required for flights. The travel requirements for various countries frequently change, so passengers are advised to check the COVID‑19 test requirements and the health documents needed for travel to Dubai and all Emirates’ current worldwide destinations.
3. Sign Up for WhatsApp Covid-19 Travel support
Travellers in Dubai can get the latest travel requirements on WhatsApp for popular destinations. This is the latest information that the customer service team have and is updated daily.
4. Remote Emirates City Check-in in Ajman
Those travelling from the northern emirates can take advantage of a 24‑hour City Check‑in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal and check in up to 4 hours before the flight departs, present health documents, check-in baggage and collect boarding passes. Travellers can then buy a bus ticket for AED 20 and head directly to Emirates Terminal 3, with regular bus departures throughout the day from 0400 to 2330. Upon arrival at the airport, travellers can simply continue through to their flight.
5. Check-in Online
Travellers can check in online 48 hours ahead of their flight using the online check-in option on www.emirates.com.
It’s also possible to select a seat and preferred meal and take advantage of any last-minute upgrade options. At the airport, it’s easy to drop bags at the dedicated baggage drop desks and download a digital boarding pass to use at most international airports.
6. Drop luggage the night before travel
If you are departing from Dubai, you can check in early and drop off your bags at the airport 24 hours before departure or 12 hours before departure if you’re flying to the US or Tel Aviv, and then arrive at the airport and proceed directly to immigration.
7. Home check-in Service
Emirates home check-in is an Emirates service available in Dubai and Sharjah, fulfilled by DUBZ. DUBZ agents complete the check-in process in your home, hotel or office and take your bags to the flight while you enjoy the rest of your day and breeze through the airport later. Book and pay for the service at least 24 hours before your flight, and you may proceed to the check-in counter up to six hours before your flight departs. When you book First Class, the home check-in service will be complimentary.
8. Self Check-in kiosks at the airport
A quick and easy option at the airport is the self-check-in kiosks. Travellers can follow the steps on the touchscreen kiosk and complete the check-in process or operate the kiosk without touch using a mobile phone. It’s possible to view your itinerary, choose your seat and add your Emirates Skywards number at the same time and if you’ve already checked in online, there is also an option to use the baggage drop area to check in your bags.
9. Take Advantage of the Biometric Path
The Smart Tunnel is a world-first for passport control, whereby passengers simply walk through a tunnel and are cleared by immigration authorities without human intervention or the need for a physical passport stamp. All it takes to register is a quick photo at check-in to capture facial data. Travellers can check-in at the airline counter, clear immigration, access the airport lounge (only one of our lounges in Concourse B) and board flights at selected gates purely by facial recognition or using a boarding pass.
10. Use Smart gates
Register to use the Smart Gates at Emirates Terminal 3 and speed through immigration every time when you return to Dubai. If you’re a UAE citizen or resident, you can use your passport, boarding pass or a valid UAE ID. Smart Gates can also be used by GCC nationals or a visa-on-arrival visitor with a biometric passport. For more information, visit https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/experience/contactless-journey/
KUCHING, 4 July 2022: Home to one of the largest pristine rainforests in the world with 28 ethnic groups living harmoniously against a backdrop of age-old heritage and elements of modernity Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity far from the tourist-trap clichés.
Visitors to Sarawak can choose to experience Sarawak in a variation of ways – sharing the lifestyles of the many indigenous tribes at their longhouses, exploring gigantic caves at the iconic Gunung Mulu National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, chasing the adrenaline rush of kayaking through Sarawak’s rivers or relish the architectural splendours of colonial buildings across all regions in the state.
Bidayuh Ring Ladies Photo by: Sarawak Tourism Board
Ultimate Guide for First-timers in Sarawak:
1. Blast from the Past – Brooke Heritage Trails
If you’re one for all things history, feel free to explore Sarawak’s rich and well-preserved colonial heritage. Head on to Sarawak’s capital city, Kuching where you can follow the footsteps of the first White Rajah James Brooke (famously played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers in ‘Edge of the World’) and his successors.
You can start with a walk around the heart of Kuching filled with historical buildings and monuments from the colonial era in Kuching, namely the Square Tower, Sarawak Steamship Building, Fort Margherita, Brooke Dockyard, Round Tower, General Post Office and more!
The Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita and Ranee Museum at the Old Courthouse provides great insights about Sarawak in the early days is definitely worth the visit!
The Astana, KuchingOld Court House in Kuching, Sarawak
2. Visit Malaysia’s largest museum – Borneo Cultures Museum
Step into the brand-new iconic museum building – the Borneo Cultures Museum! The world-class repository equipped with a state-of-the-art exhibition boasting five levels of gallery and exhibition spaces showcasing over a thousand artefacts that represent Sarawak’s amazing culture.
Oh, did we mention that Borneo Cultures Museum is also the second-largest museum in Southeast Asia? That’s right, with a total of 6,726 square metres of exhibition space, it will be one of the best and most inspiring museum visits ever!
Borneo Cultures Museum Photo By: Sarawak Museum
3. Experience Culture in the Village – Visit a Longhouse!
Celebrate cultures in Sarawak Photo by: Sarawak Tourism Board
Sarawak is truly a celebration of different cultures. No indigenous-living experience is more complete, authentic and fulfilling than spending a day with the local community at a longhouse — usually located approximately an hour’s drive away from the nearest city or town. Other longhouses may require boat rides that cut through jungles.
Enjoy the culinary delights of the different cultures, dance to traditional music played by master musicians on unique Sarawakian instruments, listen to the stories, folklore and legends of the respective ethnic groups and discover the meanings of the tribal tattoos.
For more information about the longhouses in Sarawak, log on to sarawaktourism.com
4. Reconnect with Nature
The wild is calling! For those who are looking for a great adventurous escape from the concrete jungle and be one with nature, Sarawak’s vast geographical landscape offers a great eco-escape! Be amazed by its renowned national parks and recreational sites especially its rainforests and riverine waterways.
Explore a UNESCO world heritage site; Mulu National Park in Miri, and experience the lifestyle of riverfront in Sibu, Mukah, Sarikei, Bintulu and more! Chase Sarawak’s waterfalls such as Lambir Hills Waterfall, Kubah Waterfall and Ranchan Waterfall or immerse yourself in Sarawak’s true essence of nature by checking into Sarawak’s eco stays.
The peak of the Pinnacles in Mulu National Park Photo by: Sarawak Tourism Board
5. ‘Food-ventures’ in Sarawak!
Sarawak is well-known for its’ diversity in ethnicities, culture and of course, its various palate of local delicacies merged with the rich flavours brought in by immigrants. This has led to an explosion of creativity in producing a wealth of dishes and food found only in Sarawak.
From Kolok Mee and Sarawak Laksa to Umai and Sayur Midin, not forgetting Mee Sua, Manok Pansoh to Kuih Lapis and Gula Apong ice cream, visitors to Sarawak will enjoy a scrumptious culinary that also abounds with generations of history and heritage.
Did you know? Sarawak’s capital city, Kuching is the first city in Malaysia to be named ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO.
Indulge in the Breakfast of the GodsSarawak Kek Lapis (Sarawak Layered Cake)
6. Escape to Bario-The Land of a Hundred Handshakes
In needof gentle winds, beautiful scenery, warm hospitality, rich culture and delicious food? We’ve got you!
Lying at an altitude of about 3,500 feet above sea level and located in the northeast of Sarawak is Bario (pronounced as “Bariew”) which means wind in Kelabit language, the gateway to Kelabit Highlands.
While in Bario, take on a guided tour around the village to learn about the history and the culture of the Kelabit community. Enjoy the must-visit longhouse where you can see the ancient timbers of the unique kitchen darkened by the constant smoke of generations of cooking fires.
For the adventurous, climb Sarawak’s highest mountain, Mount Murud (2,432m) a sandstone mountain which is a sacred place to the Kelabit people. There is also a rock garden that’s made up of mysteriously-shaped rocks and boulders.
Bario also has an incredible array of organic food such as the famous Bario rice and pineapple. Visit the Bario Salt Factory and observe the making of Bario Salt where the salt is processed by cooking the natural saltwater over a high wood fire and then drying them in a cut bamboo container.
In addition to that, grab the opportunity to experience their annual Bario Food Festival which is also known as ‘Pesta Nukenen’, held in July each year to enjoy the delicious organic food cooked by the various longhouses communities of the Kelabit Highlands.
SINGAPORE, 4 July 2022: Globally, cruise demand is growing daily. Guests are returning with a bigger appetite for immersive and authentic experiences, premium cabins and longer cruises.
With much of the world now open to fully vaccinated people and with plenty of unused annual leave, travellers are making up for lost time by embracing the world around them once more, choosing to travel for longer, spend more and visit all the places they have been unable to in recent years.
Where to next for the cruise industry? Braydon Holland, Senior Director Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), shares insights on the ‘great comeback’ and the voyage from choppy to calmer waters.
Author: Braydon Holland, Senior Director Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line
Now, as many markets in Asia start to reduce restrictions and re-open to travel, the cruise industry is perfectly poised to capitalise on the pent-up demand locally too.
After 500 days on pause, we began our ‘great cruise comeback’ on 25 July 2021 with Norwegian Jade out of Athens. It was an emotional moment for us and our crew, who hail from over 100 nationalities worldwide. They were so happy to be back at work, and the positivity and excitement were truly palpable.
Our 17-ship fleet is now fully operational, and today we’re counting down to the first new class of ship for our brand in a decade, the Prima Class. When Norwegian Prima launches in August this year, she will lay claim to the title of the most spacious new ship and the highest staff-guest ratio in her competitive set. She will be the first of six new ships to be launched over six years; a construction schedule we remained committed to throughout the pandemic – a testament to our belief that the Prima Class will truly be a game-changer for our guests and the industry.
We welcome the innovations and pace of change that has been brought about by the pandemic, and we are glad to see the industry sail through these choppy waters to enjoy new, blue horizons that await travellers.
CRUISING HABITS POST-PANDEMIC
The needs and preferences of cruise-goers were already evolving even before the pandemic – from having increased expectations around the choice and quality of dining options available on board to the range of amenities, activities and entertainment to choose from; as well as the depth of destination immersion they are seeking within each itinerary.
However, the pandemic accelerated the pace of some of these changes and introduced a range of new demands from consumers, particularly in the health and safety space. Consequently, we’ve seen rapid innovation within the industry as cruise lines were creatively tasked with introducing new ways of facilitating things like contactless check-in and ensuring the quality of air filtration throughout the ship – two changes guests on NCL ships will find long outlast the pandemic given the positive impact they continue to have on our guests’ experiences.
THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
The post-pandemic pursuit of freedom buoyed by a remote working culture means that travellers have the power to choose how they want to spend their holidays. They are seeking itineraries that offer opportunities to enjoy experiences that they could not indulge in for the past two years.
That is why the appeal of longer cruise holidays is going from strength to strength. Today’s cruise guest is seeking out more deeply immersive travel experiences, and after having their wings clipped for so long, they are willing to spend longer doing so. They are making up for lost time, seeking out holidays that visit multiple destinations – a trend that cruising is perfectly positioned to capitalise on, arriving at a new destination each day with all the benefits of unpacking just once.
At NCL, we’re responding by delivering itineraries that are port-rich with minimal sea days, together with longer stays and overnight calls for destinations where nightlife abounds. For example, in Asia whenNorwegian Jewel sails the region from October 2023, she will offer a collection of 10-12-day voyages that feature no more than two sea days per cruise, many of which are open-jaw, allowing guests to book-end their cruise with land packages that extend their stay. And at up to 21-days in length, our suite of Extraordinary Journeys is growing in popularity – combining lesser-known ports with bucket-list destinations that are not on any typical cruise itinerary, such as Tahiti, Antarctica and Namibia.
For guests from Asia in particular, cruising offers the ultimate way to tap into the growing trend of travelling together as a group or multi-generational family; with a range of accommodation options available to suit every taste and budget; the ability to explore on shore separately; before coming together as a family at dinnertime in a new restaurant each evening.
One of the most significant trends we see is the increasing demand for freedom and flexibility from our guests to holiday their way. As the pioneer of Freestyle Cruising, NCL offers cruise-goers an experience tailored exactly to their desires, all with no schedule to follow except their own. There are no formal dress codes, fixed dining times, tables or entertainment times. Travellers are free to indulge in one of the wide-ranging dining options and choose from various entertainment options, depending on their tastes.
KEEPING IT SAFE
Last but not least, travellers today are more concerned with their health and safety and want to enjoy their holidays without having to worry about interruptions to their cruise plans.
Alongside pre-cruise testing, guests will find that all crew and passengers aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated. In addition, we’ve implemented new and enhanced technologies like contactless check-in and embarkation with facial recognition technology to allow for a safe and seamless trip. Across the fleet, cutting-edge sanitation equipment and medical-grade air filtration are installed to ensure maximum hygiene. And on-shore, we continue to work very closely with our land partners to extend our health and safety procedures in the destinations and communities we visit.
With these measures in place, we believe that cruising is now the safest way to travel.
STAYING AHEAD OF THE WAVES
We can’t wait to return to Asia in October 2023, giving local cruise-goers the chance to experience our unique ships from their doorstep with sailings to beautiful destinations in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan on board Norwegian Jewel.
And as we continue to double down on delivering exceptional cruise experiences, we will also strive to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 across our operations and value chain. This pursuit will be one of the most defining voyages that we will take in our 55-year history as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy.
The past two years have provided us with the time and opportunity to rethink and refine almost every element of the cruise experience. Throughout, we’ve maintained focus on our twin mantras: ‘Guest First’, which puts our guests at the heart of every single decision we make, together with ‘Partners First’, which sees us continue to provide ongoing support and dedicated resources for our agent community around the world, and specifically in Asia.
As an industry, it’s fair to say we’re emerging from the choppy waters better and safer than ever. Our guests are certainly telling us they’ve never felt safer and that they are thrilled to be back on board. We’re committed to doing the best we can to deliver exceptional cruise experiences and support our travel partner community, all while ensuring that future generations can continue enjoying clean, blue waters during their holidays at sea.
SINGAPORE, 4 July 2022: IHG Hotels & Resorts and Siam Sindhorn Co Limited confirmed Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok as the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia.
The 394-room hotel is located in Langsuan, close to prime business districts such as Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlom.
The hotel’s general manager, Umaporn Vongpipun commented: “It has truly been an honour to lead the transition from an independent hotel to become the first property under IHG’s Vignette Collection to open in Asia.”
From 1 July to 30 November 2022, room rates start from THB4,060++ per room per night, including breakfast. Guests receive THB1,000 in credit to use in any of the hotel’s bars and restaurants.
