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Fairmont Port Douglas to be Australia’s first Fairmont hotel

Situated an hour from Cairns, and on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas gets luxury leisure.

Chris C. |

Accor eyes IHG for hotel mega-merger

A high-stakes takeover in troubled times would easily eclipse current market leader Marriott.

David Flynn |

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth closes Executive Lounge

Perth's newest Hilton property loses its Executive Lounge, barely 18 months after opening.

Brandon Loo |

Accor ALL status extension to 2021, pauses points expiry

Accor's loyalty program unveils a suite of extensions for status, unused upgrade perks and more.

David Flynn |

IHG Rewards Club extends elite status to 2022

IHG joins a growing list of hotel chains extending your loyalty status by nearly two years.

Brandon Loo |

Accor Plus members get benefits extended by six months

Members of the Accor Plus loyalty program will have longer to enjoy the benefits they've paid for, and to redeem their free night.

Chris C. |

Hilton DoubleTree reveals its chocolate chip cookie recipe

Need some comfort food while you sit out the coronavirus shut-down? Bake this iconic chocolate chip cookie at home!

David Flynn |

These hotel loyalty programs will extend your status

Even if you're spending more time at home than on the road this year, here's how hotel are extending your loyalty status.

Brandon Loo |

In Singapore, quarantine comes with an ocean view

There are worse places to spend two weeks of isolation than the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

Ultra-luxury Aman flags 2022 launch for new Janu hotels

Janu is a more lifestye-oriented brand spinoff for the ultra-luxury standard-setter.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

Hyatt, Shangri-La extend elite memberships by one year

Shangri-La Golden Circle and World of Hyatt elite members get an extra year to enjoy their perks, as the coronavirus takes hold.

Chris C. |

Sofitel SO/Melbourne set to open in 2023

Australia's first SO-branded Sofitel pegs out a Melbourne CBD location overlooking Flagstaff Gardens.

David Flynn |

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok gets a $135 million make-over

Take a look inside the legendary Mandarin Oriental, which has just undergone the biggest renovation in its history.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

This bank is now Washington DC's newest hotel

The storied Riggs National Bank has been reborn as upmarket digs for the DC set.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

How to get more value out of your hotel bookings

Get rewarded with your hotel bookings - without being tied down to one chain.

Staff Writers |

SO Sofitel Auckland hotel unveils new Club Signature lounge

The five-star hotel's Club Signature lounge welcomes SO Club and SO Suite guests, as well as Le Club and ALL Platinum cardholders.

Brandon Loo |

Accor's Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel opens its doors

Handy after late night arrivals and before early departures, Novotel Christchurch Airport is just across from the terminal.

Chris C. |

Marriott hosts annual TED Fellows Salon in Singapore

Marriott's partnership with TED continues to put a spotlight on innovation.

James Fordham |