AGORA Hospitality Group to open AGORA Place Namba in Central Osaka

A newly renovated four-star hotel just 3-minute walk from Dotonbori

OSAKA, JAPAN - AGORA Hospitality Group has added another four-star offering to its diverse portfolio -- AGORA Place Namba, Osaka. Strategically located in the heart of the city centre, AGORA Place Namba is only a 3-minute walk from Nipponbashi station and a 5-minute walk from Namba station as well as a number of popular attractions, such as - Dotonbori, OPA Shopping Mall, Takashimaya Osaka Department Store, Hozenji Temple, Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, the National Bunraku Theatre and more are all in walking distance, and must-see family destinations such as Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Kuchu Teien Tenbo-dai are also easily accessible by train and taxi.

The newly-renovated hotel is home to 232 smoke-free guest rooms of five different types, including triple and quad rooms perfect for couples and families travelling together, and comprehensive on-site facilities. These include self-service laundry facilities, a convenience store, free WiFi, pillow menu, multilingual staff and a 24/7 front desk. Its ultra-convenient downtown location, variety of room types, and remarkable experiences makes AGORA Place Namba the perfect base for business, leisure and family travellers to explore the city.

Som Tam & Champagne: akyra Thonglor Bangkok Hotel Elevates Thailand's Favourite Dish To The Highest Level Of Luxury

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand's homegrown five-star boutique hotel specialist, has revealed an innovative new menu that transforms Thailand's most popular street food dish into a luxurious and indulgent fine dining experience.

The Most Expensive Som Tam or Thai Papaya Salad with Canadian Lobster and Oscietra Carviar at Som Tam & Chardonnay Restaurant

Som Tam with Lobster and Carviar Pairing with Louis Roederer Champagne

akyra Thonglor Bangkok Hotel, the urban retreat in the Thai capital's hippest district, officially unveiled the new menu on 2nd August 2019 at Som Tam & Chardonnay, its vibrant dining destination which opens out onto an expansive pool terrace.

True to the restaurant's name, the new menu focuses on som tam, the celebrated spicy salad which is made using shredded green papaya, beans and tomatoes, blended together in a pestle and mortar with fish sauce, palm sugar, garlic and chili, and topped with peanuts. The expert Thai chefs at akyra Thonglor Bangkok Hotel have now enhanced this beloved dish by combining it with succulent Canadian lobster and oscietra caviar, one of the world's most prized varieties of black caviar.

To make this culinary occasion even more refined, guests can accompany it with a glass or bottle of Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne. Fresh and elegant yet rich and powerful, this beautiful bubbly cuts through the spiciness of the som tam. Alternatively, diners can select from three exquisite Chardonnays: Echeverria Reserva 2017 from Chile, La Chapelle 2016 from Languedoc, France, and Main Divide 2015 from New Zealand.

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore and Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa Inspire Families To Journey Beyond Imagination

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore and Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa invite families on a 'Journey Beyond Imagination' to a world of adventure unlike any other.

Whimsical stay, play and dining experiences in Singapore to ignite imaginations and bring dreams and stories to life

From exciting outdoor activities to immersive indoor play elements, there are multitudes of offerings to suit every family's needs. Each are specially curated for young visitors and parents to embark on a creative journey of exploration and discovery together.

For a one-stop view of all the fun-filled activities and children's programmes available at the two Shangri-La properties in Singapore, a new content hub (www.shangri-la.com/journeybeyondimagination) has been launched.

Pivoted on the four key pillars - Stay, Eat, Play & Learn and Celebrate, the content hub is designed with a 'family-first' mentality, with each pillar offering unforgettable experiences specially curated for families. (Refer to Appendix A for more information on each pillar).

To sweeten the deal, members of Shangri-La's award-winning loyalty programme, Golden Circle, will have access to exclusive offers during this campaign, such as longer playtime and members-only entry rates at the indoor and outdoor play zones. Additionally, families will also get to enjoy member-exclusive room rates, stay credit rewards, and elevated experiences, such as a complimentary parent-child bake class with every party package booked. Members looking for dining treats also enjoy privileges such as 25% off and complimentary servings of gelato, ice cream and juices.

Golden Circle members enjoy access to exclusive privileges and rewards across Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts globally. For more information about Golden Circle or to sign up as a member for free, visit www.golden-circle.com.

A weekly prize of a 3-Day 2-Night Family Vacation at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in Singapore worth over S$1,100 each is also up for grabs in the month of October, on the content hub for guests who participate in a 'sticker book' activity.