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November 5, 2021

Relaxing during Autumn

The Standard to Debut in Singapore in 2023

“Singapore is a culturally rich and dynamic city that is ready to embrace the creativity and personality of The Standard,” said Standard International Chief Executive Officer, Amar Lalvani. “Singapore has emerged into an incredibly important and innovative hub in Asia and we couldn't be more excited about this development. New hotel licenses in the city are rare and highly coveted and we feel very fortunate to partner with Invictus Developments to bring this project to life. Although the global travel dynamics remain challenging at the moment, we continue to build landmark projects around the world in anticipation of a brighter future.”

With this new hotel in Singapore, and its forthcoming hotels in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Melbourne, The Standard is set to make a profound mark in the region, with landmark projects, in coveted locations, with like-minded partners who share the dream of creating one of a kind experiences in a way only The Standard can.

Visit www.standardhotels.com @thestandard for more information.

October 13, 2021

Autumn Breaks and Getaways

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Expands Global Footprint Across 10 Key Gateway Cities In Prime Locations

Pan Pacific Hotels Group continues to grow its global pipeline with 13 new properties across 10 key gateway cities by 2024. More than 3,300 rooms will be added to the Group's inventory, bringing its portfolio to 48 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites across 29 cities. Pan Pacific Hotels Group's parent UOL Group Limited is one of Asia's most established hotel and property companies.

This move sees the Group establish its presence in key gateway cities, including London, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Dalian, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap.

This expansion started from the recent openings of PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne in April and Pan Pacific London on 1 September, which will be followed by 13 other properties in the coming three years.
Visit www.panpacific.com.

October 12, 2021

Possible Itineraries

Run for Your Well-Being Marriott International Indonesia Announces Virtual Run to Give 2021

'Run to Give' is an annual Marriott Asia Pacific program that has become an integral part of the company's commitment to cultivate a people-first environment that promotes associates' well-beings and drives its people to care for the communities where they do business. This year, 57 hotels from Marriott International hotels and resorts in Indonesia will come together to raise funds to support the Bali Children Foundation as well as Marriott associates, who have been significantly impacted by the downturn in business during the pandemic. This month-long event has started since October 1, 2021 and will be till October 31, 2021.

In cooperation with Bali Children Foundation, this year's virtual run proceeds will be going towards helping thousands of children to complete school, to find employment, and to improve their lives and the life of their community, as well as towards the distribution of a 'Bersama Box' filled with basic food items and necessities for approximately 4,000 associates across the country.

This event has a registration fee of AU$15 (approximately Rp155,000), and as part of the registration, participants will receive an e-Certificate.
To join the Virtual Run To Give 2021, simply go to our online registration at:
https://fundraise.balichildrenfoundation.org/event/run-to-give-2021/home

September 28, 2021

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NZ's First 5 Green Star Hotel Named Runner Up In The Sustainability Category In National Geographic Traveller Magazine's Hotel Awards

The Hotel Britomart has picked up another global accolade, this time in National Geographic Traveller Magazine’s annual Hotel Awards.

The London-based magazine’s annual Hotel Awards acknowledge the latest tastemakers, trendsetters and game-changers in the hotel business around the world.

The Hotel Britomart, New Zealand’s first 5 Green Star hotel, was awarded runner-up in the Good Egg (most sustainable hotel) category. Xigera Safari Lodge in Botswana won the category, while Costa Rica’s Cielo Lodge was also a runner-up.

The Hotel Britomart’s 5 Green Star rating is certified by the New Zealand Green Building Council. This rating required detailed attention in every aspect of the building, from choice of materials and paints to the selection of efficient tapware, lighting, and state-of-the-art air conditioning systems. 80% of construction waste at the hotel was recycled, while the building is designed to have 50% fewer carbon emissions than a structure that meets the minimum standards of the local building code.