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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

BHUTAN
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                             NEWS
                                                                                                                       AFFECTED

Bhutan      Six Senses Bhutan   Hotel Opening                                                                             Opened
                                Six Senses Bhutan has opened its first three of five lodges in Thimphu,
                                Punakha and Paro. Spread over the kingdom’s west and central valleys,
                                each lodge will vary in style that takes after the valley it resides in. There
                                will be 82 rooms in total, and each location will have its own spa and
                                wellness centre. Activities offered include, local farming in Gangtey;
                                treehouse dining at Bumthang; and a private dinner in the 15th century
                                stone ruins at Paro. The next two lodges in Gangtey and Bumthang will
                                open soon in the summer of 2019.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

CAMBODIA
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 LOCATION     HOTEL NAME                                        NEWS
                                                                                                                AFFECTED

Phnom Penh   Hyatt Regency    Hotel Opening                                                                          2020
             Phnom Penh
                              Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has
                              entered into a management agreement with Chip Mong Group for a new
                              Hyatt Regency hotel in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Expected to open
                              in 2020, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh marks the first Hyatt Regency hotel
                              in Cambodia, adding to Hyatt’s growing portfolio in Southeast Asia.

Phnom Penh   Courtyard by     Hotel Opening                                                                        Opened
             Marriott Phnom
                              The 186-room hotel opened in Phnom Penh’s CBD near Monivong
             Penh
                              Boulevard, less than a mile from the Royal Palace and the Wat Phnom
                              temple. Facilities include a lobby lounge, two meeting spaces, an all-day
                              dining restaurant The Mekong, a 24-hour fitness centre and outdoor pool
                              on the 20th floor, and The Deck, a rooftop bar serving cocktails and DJ
                              beats on select days.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

CHINA
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                            NEWS
                                                                                                                   AFFECTED

Chenngdu    Canopy by Hilton   Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
            Chengdu City
                               Hilton has introduced the Canopy by Hilton-brand to Asia-Pacific with a
            Centre
                               launch in Chengdu. Located next to Tianfu Square, the property offers 150
                               ‘Just-Right’ rooms ranging from 50m2 to 100m2. Guests will be able to enjoy
                               facilities such as the 24-hour fitness centre on the 32nd floor, two F&B
                               options, and the all-day Canopy Lounge. The new property also boasts a
                               Transfer Lounge, said to be the first-of-its-kind in China, where guests with
                               early arrivals or late departures can use facilities including luggage lockers,
                               a private changing cabin and showers. There are also complimentary bikes
                               for hire.

Beijing     The PuXuan Hotel   Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
            and Spa
                               The PuXuan Hotel and Spa, designed by the Shanghai-based firm MQ-
                               studio, has 92 guestrooms and 24 suites. At The PuXuan Club guests have
                               access to a fully serviced lounge, a fitness center and an assortment of
                               indoor and outdoor venues for corporate and social gatherings. The hotel
                               will also have an Urban Resort Concepts UR SPA with treatments that
                               combine traditional Chinese medicine with French beauty.

Zhejiang    Hilton Taizhou     Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
                               The 21-storey, 336-room hotel marked its debut as the first international
                               hotel brand in the heart of Taizhou’s CBD in Jiangsu province. The hotel
                               offers over 2,500m2 of meeting space, including a 1,030m2 Grand Ballroom
                               that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. The hotel also has a rooftop
                               garden and an outdoor lawn for gatherings, weddings and events. For F&B,
                               guests can choose from all-day restaurant Huan; Arch Chinese Restaurant
                               for local Zhejiang flavours and seafood; and the He Lobby Lounge. Facilities
                               include a 24-hour fitness centre, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

INDONESIA
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                          NEWS
                                                                                                                  AFFECTED

Medan       Radisson Medan     Hotel Opening                                                                         Opened
                               Radisson Medan stands on Jalan H Adam Malik in downtown Medan,
                               surrounded by corporate offices and retail malls. It features 215 rooms and
                               suites, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD TVs with cable
                               channels, and working areas with international power sockets. A majority
                               of rooms feature views of Medan’s rising skyline.
                               The property also offers 1,500m2 of meeting space over two floors, where
                               event spaces include a ballroom, nine meeting rooms and a pre-function
                               area. Other facilities include a business centre, gym, outdoor pool, lobby
                               lounge and all-day dining restaurant on the seventh floor.

Belitung    Apurva Kempinski   Hotel Opening                                                                         Opened
            Bali
                               Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of a hotel on
                               Indonesia’s Belitung Island. Just 150m from the white sands of Tanjung
                               Binga Beach, Swiss-Belresort Tanjung Binga is a four-star resort featuring
                               77 rooms, including five suites and seven inter-connecting rooms. Guests
                               may also enjoy the Beach Club, water sports and other activities, in
                               addition to facilities such as a 80m2 pool, kids’ pool, spa, 24-hour fitness
                               centre and a jogging track.

Indonesia   Bawah Reserve      Hotel Opening                                                                         Opened
                               A sensational new private-island retreat, Bawah Reserve is putting the
                               archipelago on the map as Indonesia's hottest hotel opening of the year.
                               Bawah Reserve’s teak overwater bungalows venture across a trio of
                               remote, protected lagoons. Bawah Reserve is a three-hour flight from
                               Singapore (https://www.bawahreserve.com/).

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

JAPAN
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                                                                                                                  AFFECTED

Okinawa     Iraph Sui          Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
                               Iraph Sui has opened on Irabu Island, Okinawa, becoming the third hotel in
                               Japan to join Marriott’s Luxury Collection. The seafront property offers 58
                               rooms ranging from 46m2 to 120m2, with several suites also featuring
                               private swimming pools. Aside from international restaurant Tin’In, the
                               property also has a spa and infinity pool. Guests can also arrange for
                               excursions to nearby beaches or go scuba diving in the Okinawan Ocean.

Nagano      Shishi-Iwa House   Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
                               Shishi-Iwa House, a 10-room boutique resort designed by Pritzker Prize-
                               winning Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, has opened its doors in
                               Karuizawa, a mountain resort destination in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture,
                               accessible by train about an hour from Tokyo. Developed by HDHP GK, a
                               social enterprise sponsored by HDH Capital Management, Shishi-Iwa House
                               is positioned as a restorative retreat where architecture serves to provide
                               peace and inspire intellectual creativity.

Osaka       Courtyard by       Hotel Opening                                                                            2019
            Marriott Osaka
                               Located in the Honmachi area facing the main street, Chuo Dori central
            Honmachi
                               boulevard, Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi is situated within a
                               short, one-minute walking distance from Sakaisuji Honmachi Station. The
                               17-storey hotel also offers convenient access to various tourist attractions in
                               Osaka including Semba Center Building containing more than 1,000
                               wholesalers, retail and dining facilities located in and around Shinsaibashi
                               and Nagahoribashi areas. Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi will offer
                               193 stylish and relaxing guestrooms including two Suite rooms, providing
                               guests the space and comfort to recharge throughout their stay.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

Niseko   Hyatt House   Hotel Opening                                                                          Opened
         Niseko
                       Situated in the heart of Hirafu Village, within a short distance to Hirafu's
                       main ski lifts, Hyatt House Niseko will allow guests to easily access the
                       area's world-class powder snow and village attractions.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

PHILIPPINES
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                        NEWS
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Manila      Swiss-Belhotel   Hotel Opening                                                                     Opened
            Blulane
                             Located in Manila’s vibrant Binondo district, the world’s oldest Chinatown,
                             Swiss-Belhotel Blulane is an international hotel that rises above the crowd
                             and puts its guests in the heart of the action. Set in an impressive 19-
                             storey building, the hotel offers 171 rooms and suites, all blessed with a
                             modern Asian-inspired design and the latest amenities, enabling travellers
                             to unwind in comfort and style.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

THAILAND
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                          NEWS
                                                                                                                AFFECTED

Bangkok     Navalai Resort     Hotel Renovations                                                               May 6-12, 2019
            Bangkok
                               The pool is under renovation from 6-12 May, 2019

Khao Lak    JW Marriott Khao   Hotel Renovation                                                                May 1, 2019 to
            Lak                                                                                                September 30,
                               The hotel will close for renovations from 1 May - 30 September 2019 (wing
                                                                                                                   2019
                               1, 2) and 1 May - 30 September 2020 (wing 3, 4, 5)
                                                                                                               May 1, 2020 to
                                                                                                               September 30,
                                                                                                                   2020

Phuket      InterContinental   Hotel Renovations                                                                   Q2, 2019
            Phuket Resort
                               From arriving to a foyer of ethereal beauty to living out the glamour of the
                               InterContinental life, every space and detail throughout the resort has
                               been carefully crafted for your indulgence.
                               Stunning Andaman Sea vistas and direct beachfront access, Michelin star
                               dining, and luxurious abodes set amongst lush manicured gardens with
                               private lagoon all combine to offer you an experience of pure sophistication,
                               yet only a short distance from the Phuket buzz.

Koh Samui   Centara Grand      Hotel Renovation                                                                 From June 1,
            Beach Resort Koh                                                                                       2019
                               Centara Grand Beach Resort Koh Samui will close for renovation from
            Samui
                               June 1, 2019 onwards. Opening date will be in 2020 and to be advised.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

VIETNAM
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                         NEWS
                                                                                                                   AFFECTED

Hue         Ancient Hue       Hotel Opening                                                                           Opened
            Historical and
                              Ancient Hue Garden Houses is an elegant hideaway retreat of 5 ancient
            Boutique Villas
                              imperial Garden Houses located in Kim Long village, adjacent to Hue’s
                              imperial Citadel. As an ideal gateway to the city’s magic, Ancient Hue
                              Garden Houses offer a journey into Hue’s authentic mandarin residential
                              area and lifestyle where tradition, poetry and spirit have been preserved
                              over time.

Nha Trang   Vinpearl Luxury   Hotel Renovations                                                                  May 7-21, 2019
            Nha Trang
                              Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang will be temporarily closed from the 7th to the
                              21st of May, 2019 for renovations.

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HOTEL NEWS – MARCH 2019

SINGAPORE
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 LOCATION    HOTEL NAME                                            NEWS
                                                                                                                  AFFECTED

Singapore   Holiday Inn         Hotel Opening                                                                         Opened
            Express Singapore
                                The latest opening by InterContinental Hotels Group offers 119 guestrooms
            Serangoon
                                in the vicinity of the Little India district. Amenities include a 24-hour gym,
                                restaurant, meeting room, self-service business centre, Internet stations and
                                a laundry room. Hotel guests will also enjoy a free buffet breakfast, as well
                                as free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Singapore   Raffles Singapore   Hotel Renovation                                                                 Since December
                                                                                                                      2019
                                Raffles Singapore, closed for restoration since December 2017, announced it
                                has begun accepting reservations for stays starting August 1, 2019.
                                Travelers can book stays in State Room Suites, Courtyard Suites, Palm
                                Court Suites, Personality Suites and Residence Suites. All other suites are
                                still being curated and are not yet available for reservation. When it reopens
                                mid-2019, the historic Raffles Singapore will unveil several changes. The
                                property will introduce a new spa and refreshed recreational area.

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