China and Singapore to Launch Bilateral Visa-Free Policy
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- IHG chose Kuala Lumpur as the site of its 150th Hotel Indigo. The new hotel features unique amenities like a living vertical garden and a large-scale installation made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Pro-invest is preparing to sell an $800 million hotel portfolio, including eight Holiday Inn Express properties across Australia and New Zealand.
- Best Western is launching its first Aiden property in Southeast Asia in Phu Yen, Vietnam.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore said China and Singapore plan to launch a bilateral visa-free policy as early as 2024. Both sides agreed to strengthen the movement of people between the two countries through a 30 day mutual visa exemption arrangement. Implementation is expected as early as 2024.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia. The 180 room hotel overlooks Bukit Nanas and is flanked by KL Forest Eco-Park. Guests are greeted in the lobby by a living vertical garden, a central staircase constructed from old railway sleepers and reinforcement steel bars from the hotel site during construction and a large scale installation made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. F&B options include local cuisine at The Silver Monkey. The rooftop includes a 24 hour fitness center and an outdoor pool. Additional hotel amenities include three fl
