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Fashion Value Chain
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Raffles Sentosa Singapore Hosts Grand Opening Celebration with an Exceptional Showcase of Culinary and Cultural Excellence
Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country's first all-villa resort nestled within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery, commemorated its grand opening with a spectacular celebration on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Hosted by The Royal Group, the exclusive event welcomed more than 500 distinguished guests from Singapore's business and diplomatic circles for an immersive evening that highlighted the resort's exceptional dining and event offerings. Mr Omer Acar and the owners of Royal Group toast to the grand opening The evening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the resort entrance at 5:00pm, commemorating the grand opening of Raffles Sentosa Singapore. Guests were then invited on a curated journey through the property, experiencing first-hand the elegance of the resort's lush tropical gardens, its five distinct dining destinations, and spectacular event spaces. An Odyssey of Taste and Elegance From arrival, guests were welcomed in Raffles Room with the resort's signature Sentosa Sling, a refreshing twist on the Singapore classic made with lemons grown in the resort's gardens, before embarking on a progressive culinary adventure across the resort. Highlights included: Royal China , the resort's refined Cantonese restaurant, where its signature Royal Peking Duck was served alongside Honey-glazed Kurobuta Pork and Roasted Pork Belly. IYASAKA by Hashida , the resort's omakase-style Japanese restaurant, offered a contemplative tasting of seasonal delicacies like Hotaru Ika (firefly squid) and caviar served atop soft taco shells made from buckwheat flour. Empire Grill, the resort's signature modern Italian dining venue, delivered an elevated canape experience crafted by 48 chefs over 26 hours. In total, 6,850 canaps were served, using caviar among other premium ingredients, complemented by celebratory bottles of champagne and Sentosa Slings. The main event was held in Raffles Ballroom, a spectacular space with capacity for 400 banquet guests or 600 for standing events. Lavishly transformed for the evening, the ballroom featured food stations from each restaurant and a lineup of live performances, including soprano Seia Lee, jazz vocalist Alemay Fernandez with her band, and a roving performance by renowned Erhu soloist Calista Liaw. Guests also toured the resort's two grand ballrooms, each adorned with bespoke Lasvit chandeliers inspired by Singapore orchids, reaffirming Raffles Sentosa Singapore as a premier venue for prestigious occasions. A New Benchmark for Celebrations Designed for discerning travellers and curated events, Raffles Sentosa Singapore offers an unparalleled sense of privacy and personalised service. With villas starting from 211 sqm, each featuring its own private pool and terrace, and complemented by world-class dining, the resort sets a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Singapore. Welcome Home Experience In celebration of the Grand Opening, guests are invited to enjoy the resort's Welcome Home experience-a luxurious stay package including private roundtrip transfers, daily breakfast for two at Empire Grill, and a complimentary Sentosa Sling. This exclusive offer is valid for bookings made before 31 October 2025 for stays through 30 November 2025, with rates starting from S$1,398 per villa per night, subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government tax. FormoreinformationonRafflesSentosaSingaporeortomakeareservation,visit High-res images are available here. About Raffles Founded in Singapore in 1887, Raffles Hotels, Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born, history is made and stories and legends are created. At each landmark address, distinguished guests and residents will find a world of elegance and enchanted glamour, where Raffles' renowned legacy of gracious service knows no bounds. As the authentic heart of a destination, Raffles champions fine art and design, and fosters culture in all its forms, guiding guests to make discoveries in their own time and way. Raffles' commitment to local communities is expressed through diverse initiatives with a unified mission to actively support the arts and the environment. From one generation to the next, visitors arrive as guests, leave as friends, and return as family. Raffles can be found in key international locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Maldives, Jaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, among others; with flagship openings upcoming in Sentosa, Singapore and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Raffles is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL, a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. | | About Raffles Sentosa Singapore An oasis of wellbeing immersed in an exquisite natural environment, Raffles Sentosa Singapore is Singapore's first all-villa hotel featuring 62 contemporary villas, each with its own private pool, terrace, and tropical garden. Located on a hilltop in Sentosa, Singapore's 'island in the city,' the resort is a secluded sanctuary just 15 minutes from the city centre. Raffles Sentosa Singapore offers five restaurants, an expansive spa that cocoons guests in holistic wellness, two magnificent ballrooms, and direct access to an award-winning golf club and Sentosa's Tanjong Beach. About The Royal Group Established in 1947, and headquartered in Singapore, The Royal Group is in the development and management of real estate. Their portfolio includes a wide range of properties comprising residential, industrial and commercial properties that include Office Towers, Shopping Malls and Hotels. Headquartered and situated at 3 Phillip Street, the group has invested in properties in the Asia Pacific region – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia – and London (UK). The strategic locations of their properties and quality management of their portfolio have attracted many reputable tenants from various industries including banks, law firms, business schools, executive business clubs, fast food chains, food courts, serviced offices, department stores and fashion and apparel boutiques.
Skift
19-05-2025
- Business
- Skift
Fairmont Launches First Brand Campaign in 4 Years
Fairmont hopes it can keep its longtime guests while becoming more inclusive and winning over a new wave of travelers. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched its first global brand campaign since 2021, and though there's a luxury backdrop, the hotel group says the message is about how guests feel in quiet, everyday moments. Fairmont is rolling out a series of bookable offerings under the banner 'Special Happens...' These include after-hours spa rituals under the stars, yoga by a waterfall, and chocolate-making workshops. The goal, according to Raffles & Fairmont CEO Omer Acar, is to focus on moments that feel personal, not grand. And the idea is to turn that concept into a service standard – no easy feat across 92 hotels in 30 countries. Acar said Fairmont is building "a new service culture," training colleagues worldwide to create "special" moments, not just for VIPs or major events, but also in everyday guest interactions. There's also an ad campaign called "Make Special Happen." A short film, shot at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, follows a cast of characters preparing for a grand celebration. It's clearly luxury – with hand-delivered, handwritten invitations – but it's inclusive and not stuffy. Acar said the idea for it didn't come from a creative agency but from an internal workshop. "We started a year ago with a select group of general managers, regional vice presidents, and executive team members sitting in a room to identify what is special about Fairmont," he said. "Fairmont is a hotel company that has been making special things happen for decades." Looking for Relevance Across Generations Fairmont was founded in 1907 and has hosted historic events that include the signing of the United Nations Charter, Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In for Peace. The campaign draws on that heritage while trying to make the idea of "special" feel contemporary. With input from consultancy Codec, the company identified five "cultural communities" it hopes to reach, categories it calls: the escapist, active lifestyles, status tastemakers, the social culturalist, and the event mavens. "A study was done about who the pillars are and our guests are. Who are we addressing? Who have we been addressing, and who should we continue to address?" said Acar. Acar says Fairmont wants to appeal to a younger generation of travelers without alienating its longtime guests. "We are looking at a new generation, but we are also not forgetting our heritage," Acar said. "It's important to highlight that it is not only focused on one group of travelers, but it is celebrating multi-generational travelers." "We want the brand to be stylish, not only trendy, because the style has staying power, and trends, as you know, come and go. So, if we follow this, we don't believe we can lose." Acar added.
Arabian Business
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Fairmont announces new luxury hotel and branded residences in Ras Al Khaimah
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Ardee Developments have announced a strategic partnership to develop a luxury hotel and branded residences on Al Marjan Island, marking the hospitality group's entry into Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the UAE's fastest-growing emirates. The development, scheduled to open by late 2028, will feature Fairmont Al Marjan Island hotel with 250 rooms and Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island offering 519 luxury residences, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday. The partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony between Romeo Abdo, Founder of Ardee Developments, and Omer Acar, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 'With its natural beauty, ambitious vision for tourism, and growing appeal among global travellers and investors, the emirate is perfectly aligned with Fairmont's brand values and future-forward growth strategy,' said Acar at the signing event. The development comes amidst a property boom in RAK, where real estate transactions reached AED15.08 billion in 2024, marking a 118 per cent increase from 2023. Off-plan property prices have risen by 15-20 per cent during the same period, driven by high demand and limited supply. The project joins a growing list of branded residence developments in RAK, including recently announced projects from Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, JW Marriott, and Taj. Branded residences will constitute 40 per cent of RAK's residential units by 2029. 'Ardee Al Marjan Island is more than just a development – it's a thoughtfully curated coastal lifestyle destination,' said Abdo, adding that the project aims to set 'a new standard for living and leisure in Ras Al Khaimah.' The development is part of Fairmont's regional expansion strategy, with the brand currently operating 13 properties across the Middle East and more than 30 hotels under development. This latest announcement follows other significant hospitality developments in RAK, including Minor Hotels' planned 156-key NH Collection hotel and Wynn Resorts' $3.8 billion integrated resort, which received the UAE's first commercial gaming licence and is expected to open in 2027. Fairmont, established in 1907, is part of Accor's luxury portfolio and manages over 92 hotels globally, including iconic properties such as The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai.
Trade Arabia
16-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens Mumbai hotel
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Shrem Airport Hotels, has announced the official opening of Fairmont Mumbai. Joining a distinguished portfolio that includes landmark destinations such as The Plaza in New York, The Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, The Savoy in London and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai, Fairmont Mumbai promises to deliver the brand's signature blend of timeless luxury and world-class hospitality. Timeless design Drawing from the golden age of New York's Art Deco splendour, the hotel intertwines historic architectural finesse with contemporary luxury, embodying a legacy of elegance reimagined for the present. This new destination features 446 luxuriously appointed rooms, including elegant suites, a dedicated wellness floor and 75,000 sq ft of one of the city's largest and most luxurious event spaces. Guests can savour globally inspired flavours across five distinct dining venues. "The opening of Fairmont Mumbai is a significant milestone in our global growth and reaffirms our commitment to India; a market full of energy, cultural richness and opportunity. Inspired by the golden age of the Art Deco period, the hotel offers a grand setting—from transformative wellness experiences to the city's largest and most refined event spaces. I am confident that the Fairmont Mumbai will immediately become a social epicenter, - a place of celebration, hosting our guests' most extraordinary moments and unforgettable events," said Omer Acar, Chief Executive Officer, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Pioneering longevity & wellness Fairmont Mumbai offers an entire floor dedicated to wellness, offering transformative wellness therapies and advanced longevity treatments. It is India's first luxury hotel to offer a pioneering Longevity experience at Fairmont Spa & Longevity. Advanced age-defying therapies at the Blu Xone are seamlessly combined with bespoke wellness rituals, creating a transformative journey that rejuvenates both body and mind. Complementing this sanctuary, the hotel's gym Fairmont Fit features world-class Technogym equipment, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being. A destination for all ages Guests can also unwind in the infinity swimming pool, while younger guests can enjoy a dedicated kids' pool and the engaging Tiny Town Kids' Club, ensuring a delightful experience for all ages. 'Fairmont Mumbai will undoubtedly set new standards of luxury and service, ushering in a new era of hospitality and solidifying the growing presence of Fairmont in India as a hallmark of excellence. The hotel promises to offer unmatched experiences, where luxury is in every detail—whether it's in the thoughtful design, exceptional service, or the curated amenities. With a dedicated team committed to making special happen, Fairmont Mumbai is focused on 'turning moments into special memories,' ensuring every guest's journey is extraordinary,' said Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager of Fairmont Mumbai.
Trade Arabia
15-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Fairmont expands in Europe with the opening of Golden Prague
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of hospitality group Accor, has announced the debut of Fairmont Golden Prague, a multi-million euro renovation of the landmark building of brutalist architecture. 'The opening of Fairmont Golden Prague is a significant milestone for Fairmont as we continue to grow the brand's presence in Europe. Prague is a city with an incredible story to tell, and we are honored to play a part in preserving its great heritage. Blending Fairmont's celebratory spirit with the property's architectural grandeur will bring a captivating new luxury hotel experience to the Czech capital, and its innovative restaurant concepts - an exciting new offering to the city's vibrant culinary scene,' said Omer Acar, Chief Executive Officer, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The hotel, located at the gate of prestigious Pařížská Boulevard on the banks of the Vltava River, features 320 elegant rooms, suites, and serviced residences, blending modernist aesthetics with warm tones of rich dark wood contrasted against lighter elements. Th interiors seamlessly integrate traditional Czech glass artistry into structural elements, enhancing room partitions and spatial lighting. The hotel features six diverse locations for guests to drink and dine in style, including rooftop Zlata Praha, Golden Eye, Coocoo's Nest, Greenhouse, and the hotel's signature 1,400 sqm Fairmont Spa & Wellness center. The spa offers tailored wellness experiences, including five serene treatment suites, a tranquil garden, three saunas, a steam bath, and a world-class fitness studio. The L-shaped pool fuses indoor and outdoor spaces for an immersive experience. Fairmont Golden Prague also offers the exclusive Fairmont Gold experience, a 'hotel within a hotel' that provides guests with exceptional privacy, personalised service, and access to premium amenities. Benefits include a private check-in upon arrival and access to the elegant Fairmont Gold Lounge, featuring a complimentary healthy breakfast, afternoon tea, evening canapés, a late-night dessert buffet, and an honor bar.
