Accor Brings Iconic Fairmont Brand to Ireland
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Accor, the leading augmented hospitality group, had announced that it is bringing the Fairmont brand to Ireland with the signing of the historic Carton House. In partnership with the owner, Belmullet Hospitality Group, a USA based investor in luxury property, the hotel will now be managed by Fairmont.
Located just 20 minutes from Dublin in Maynooth, County Kildare, Carton House is one of Ireland's most historic country houses. The hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million euro refurbishment to bring the property up to the globally recognised Fairmont brand standards. The refurbishment is expected to be completed by the end of 2020 when the hotel will be rebranded as Fairmont Carton House.
The Carton estate dates back to 1176, then part of the Maynooth estate belonging to the FitzGerald family, one of the most influential families in Irish history. The house itself was built in 1739, making it the oldest Fairmont property in a global collection famed for its grand dame hotels.
Fairmont Carton House will be the first Fairmont branded hotel in Ireland and the fourth in the UK & Ireland, joining The Savoy in London, Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland and the recently announced Fairmont Windsor Park, which is also set to open by the end of 2020.
With more than 80 locations around the globe, Fairmont is known for its grand and awe-inspiring properties, many of which are steeped in history and are a focal point of their local regions. Fairmont Carton House will be a leading luxury golf and spa resort in Ireland, a complementary addition to Fairmont's Golf resort portfolio, particularly Fairmont St Andrews. https://group.accor.com/en
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Sofitel Unveils an Immersive Journey Into Wellness Overlooking the Unesco Site of Inle Lake in Myanmar
Overlooking an enchanting patchwork of shimmering waters, rolling hills and rice fields, Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is redefining the wellness retreat concept on the spectacular shores of one of Southeast Asia's most iconic destinations.
DISCOVER THE LEGENDS OF INLE LAKE AND FIND YOUR INNER SELF To celebrate its first anniversary, Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is introducing the first luxury wellness programme in Myanmar to focus exclusively on holistic therapies, traditional treatments, nutrition, fitness coaching and educational wellness initiatives. Guests are invited to indulge in these all-encompassing packages, designed for an unforgettable stay at one of the wellness resort's 101 guest rooms and suites, which include 36 Luxury Rooms, 25 Junior Suites, 12 Prestige Suites, 27 Opera Suites and one exclusive Imperial Suite.
Offerings include the Wellness Discovery package, with benefits including a pre-arrival consultation, yoga sessions, customised meditation class, spa treatments, an in-room wellness minibar, and holistic rituals in the morning and evening. Each guest will receive a wellness basket in their suite, which includes all the essentials such as a yoga mat, skipping rope, wellness ball and dumbbells. The Wellness Discovery package is available from USD180 per person, per night.
For reservations and general information, please visit www.all.accor.com, email info@SofitelInle.com, contact +95 (0) 9442 635270 – 78 or +95 (0) 9251 042570 – 76 for general enquiries or reservations.
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InterContinental Hotels Group® Welcomes Its First Hotel Indigo® in the Middle East in Dubai's Downtown Neighbourhood
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) adds a new neighbourhood to its boutique and lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo, the brand's first ever hotel in the Middle East. The flagship property in the region will open its doors along the banks of the Dubai Creek, minutes away from Burj Khalifa.
Slated to open in summer 2020 (September), Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is a stone's throw from a number of iconic landmarks and attractions, including one of the world's largest retail hubs, The Dubai Mall.
Hotel Indigo® properties offer a gateway to discover some of the world's most inspiring locations. Each hotel brings the outside in; drawing from the local area to inspire every aspect of each hotel, from intriguing design to locally inspired menus.
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is no exception, taking inspiration from the story of its neighbourhood areas to help guests feel part of the destination.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.hotelindigo.com/dubai or get social with us @HotelIndigoDubai
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Introducing Mamaka by Ovolo
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The expansion of contemporary hotel collection Ovolo Group is showing no signs of slowing down with the design-savvy company welcoming its first property in Indonesia. The first hotel outside of its Australian and Hong Kong offerings, the latest addition is Mamaka by Ovolo on the beachfront of Bali's bustling and rejuvenated Kuta.
Having purchased the Citadines Kuta Beach Bali late last year, Ovolo Group will transform the existing structure into an urban resort. The existing property will close early March and is expected to open late 2020 with 191 designer rooms and suites, innovative food and drink concepts, and unique experiences - the vibrant new addition to the burgeoning global brand has been designed in unison with ara design International and will play an integral role in the revitalisation of the Kuta precinct.
The project also marks a new design direction for the brand - Ovolo recently unveiled its new brand architecture alongside the Wonder. Full. branding, the By Ovolo Collective - each hotel unique, each one special, the more guests explore, the more they'll find. Mamaka Kuta Beach joins this distinctive collection of hotels which includes Nishi Apartments Canberra Australia, Mojo Nomad Aberdeen Harbour Hong Kong and soon to launch The Sheung Wan Central Hong Kong, expected in April 2020.
The playful aesthetic of the Ovolo Group will again be prominent throughout the new development, though this time with an Indonesian twist. Mamaka by Ovolo was envisioned by the Ovolo team and realised by ara design International, the brand behind many international hotel and resort projects.
Heavily inspired by its island home, Mamaka by Ovolo has merged the global brand ethos of Ovolo - that of vibrant, dynamic spaces - with ancient Balinese culture. In fact, that's exactly what the name refers to: In ancient Pali language 'mamaka' refers to one who shows affection not only for oneʼs self. In ode to Bali, the hotel's design has embraced vibrant colours and traditional Balinese textiles like kebaya baju, alongside natural materials, ample weaving, bold patterns, and lantern effect lighting. Karlyn Cerdeña is apt in her description of the new Kuta haunt; "Vibrant. Dynamic. Playful Bali. Be. Here. Now."
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Philips TAPH805 wireless over-ear noise cancelling headphones now available in Asia
| 30 hour battery life, fast charging, astounding sound, easy control and clever folding design |
| Even more people in Asia can now experience the Philips TAPH805 wireless over-ear noise cancelling headphones and enjoy high-end specifications at a mid-range price. These headphones provide excellent audio performance, comfort, and design and build quality. Already acclaimed by users and reviewers, the headphones are now available in Singapore. They sound great, feel good, look good and play long. Enjoy perfect audio, undisturbed Hi-Res Audio lets you feel the full impact of every note. With a Hi-Res source, you'll get the full benefit of lossless audio that's recorded at a higher sample rate than CDs for a brilliantly lifelike performance. The headphone's Advanced Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) hybrid technology cancels out background noise, thanks to four ECM microphones -- two feed-back microphones inside the earcup and two feed-forward microphones outside the earcup. Users can enjoy audio and music as it was intended to be heard, undisturbed. City noise, wind and rain, transportation noise, and voices are all dramatically reduced or cancelled -- and the earcups' comfortable soft memory foam ear cushions also help block unwanted sound. Intuitive control Hear things just as you want them with easy-to-use physical buttons and touch controls. Swiping on the right earcup controls the volume and basic voice assistant functions, while a single tap activates or deactivates active noise cancelling, or lets you instantly engage Awareness Mode to hear more of the world around you as your music continues to play. Physical buttons allow users to play, pause, skip forwards and backwards, or access essential call features. Perfect sound Music sounds just as the original artists heard it, faithfully reproduced by the large, high-quality 40mm diameter speakers. These are capable of hi-resolution performance -- with a wide HRA-accredited bandwidth of 7 to 40,000 Hz. Compact folding design Even with all the technology required for an astounding personal audio experience, the TAPH805 is one of the lightest models in its class, at just 235 grams. It is perfect for travelling and easy to store, thanks to a unique folding design that allows it to be quickly folded to pocketable size, or folded flat. Freedom of movement Users can enjoy all of their favourite music and audio from their phones, tablets or laptops, thanks to standard Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity that provides both high-quality sound and freedom from annoying tangled wires. The 30 hour battery life is more than enough for even the longest trip or flight, and just takes 2 hours of charging. Even a five minute rapid charge is enough for another two hours of playback. Quick charge delivers six hours of playback from just 15 minutes of charging. The headphones can even be used without battery power, via the included audio cable, which also helps connect to airline inflight entertainment systems. A simple touch on the headband activates Google Assistant. You can ask it to open your calendar, read notifications from your phone, call or send messages to friends, manage playlists, and much more. While the list of sophisticated features is long, for the user all they mean is better music, with less noise, more comfort and with complete freedom of movement, all in an attractive, compact, closed back design. Price and Availability The Philips TAPH805 is available for an MSRP of SGD$249 at Sprint-Cass Changi Airport Electronics Retail and Online https://juzshoppe.com/ Read more information about Philips TAPH805 and TAPH805 video
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