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Capella Bangkok Launches Second Anniversary Double Happiness Package – Choose Two Exclusive Perks Per Stay
Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok has established itself as one of the city’s most prestigious properties and in conjunction with its second anniversary, the hotel has launched a Double Happiness package where guests staying for a minimum of two nights will be able to...
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Marriott Bonvoy Wonders of Discovery – Up to 15% Less Points Required for Free Night (Book by 13 October)
Enjoy up to 15% savings on the number of required Marriott Bonvoy points for a free night at any one of the 4,500 participating properties around the world - book by 13 October 2022 for stays consumed before 31 October 2022.
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Fast Track to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite (Five Nights) – Register Now (Status Valid Through December 2023)
Fast track to Platinum Elite in the IHG One Rewards program in just five nights - registration is required and elite status will last through December 2023.
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Hyatt Launches Third and Fifth Night Free Offers in Malaysia – Book by 31 October 2022
Enjoy a free night when you stay at least three or five nights across participating Hyatt properties in Malaysia - book by 31 October 2022.
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Hotel Review: Alila Bangsar (Bangsar Suite) – Beautiful and Affordable Property Connected to Bangsar Station
The Alila Bangsar is a great option for those looking to take advantage of Kuala Lumpur’s LRT network to get around - the rooms are affordable and beautiful, offering fantastic value to World of Hyatt members especially.
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American Express Adds The House Bar and Bar Intermezzo to Chillax Programme – Enjoy Complimentary Drink with Any Eligible Purchase
Two new spots to enjoy a complimentary beverage at with your Platinum charge and credit cards from American Express in Singapore.
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Traveling to Taiwan? Here’s what you need to know!
Taiwan ditches quarantine restrictions, to reopen in 2 phases with no quarantine by mid-October.
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Hong Kong scraps COVID-19 hotel quarantine from 26 Sep
As widely speculated, Hong Kong has just announced that it will end all mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals from 26 September, Monday. This is a change from the current 3 days of hotel quarantine required for international tourists.The pre-flight PCR test which has to be taken 48 hours before flying...
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Earn Triple (3X) Points on Dining Across Participating Hyatt Restaurants – 15 September 2022 to 20 December 2022
Earn triple points when dining across participating Hyatt restaurants around the world from 15 September 2022 to 20 December 2022.
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Get up to USD 100 Property Credit and Double Points at Hyatt Properties in Indonesia – 15 September 2022 to 31 March 2023
Earn double points and get up to USD 100 property credit when you book the ‘Welcome Back to Indonesia’ rate across participating Hyatt properties.
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Get Apple AirPods Pro, Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, or S$300 Cash with Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card – New Customers Only (until 02 October 2022)
Get Apple AirPods Pro, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, or S$300 cash when you sign-up for the Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card as a new customer by 02 October 2022.
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Review of Trust Bank Singapore – Great Sign-up Gifts (Free!) but Complicated Reward Scheme
Trust Bank is Singapore’s latest digital bank and new customers can enjoy sign-up gifts like FairPrice e-vouchers but the overly-complicated rewards scheme makes it a difficult card to stomach.
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Shangri-La Circle Introduces Family Privileges for Redemption Stays – Similar to WOH Guest of Honor Benefit
Shangri-La Circle Diamond members can now nominate family members who will enjoy selected Diamond benefits when staying on a free night on points.
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SO/ Singapore to Leave Accor and to Be Rebranded to Hotel Telegraph Singapore From 28 September 2022
SO/ Singapore will exit Accor and be rebranded to Hotel Telegraph Singapore from 28 September 2022.
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Smoker’s Guide to Trekking Through Rainforests
One of the most popular traveling trends right now is ecotourism, which is perfect for those seeking sustainable and low-impact, nature-based travel mass plans away from commercial tourism. Because of its growing demand, Million Insights projects that the ecotourism market will reach $385 billion by 2028, expanding at a year-over-year...
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Bangkok (King Corner Room) – Luxury Hotel Connected to Central Embassy
The hard product of the Park Hyatt Bangkok is great but it falls short of expectations - check out my review of this luxury property as a Globalist member.